Microplane Spice Mill

Microplane is a renowned brand in the culinary world, famous for pioneering the application of photo-etching technology to kitchen tools. Originally founded in Russellville, Arkansas, by the Grace Manufacturing company, the brand transitioned from making woodworking tools to kitchen essentials after a Canadian housewife famously used a woodworking rasp to zest an orange. This innovation led to the creation of the signature sharp, etched blades found in their graters and mills today.

While the brand maintains its American heritage and engineering standards, manufacturing for specialized tools like this manual spice mill is typically carried out in China to balance high-quality assembly with production efficiency. The stainless steel blades, however, often retain the signature US-made photo-etched quality. Microplane remains a division of Grace Manufacturing Inc., a family-owned business headquartered in the United States, continuing its legacy of precision tool making for professional chefs and home cooks alike.