Super sharp - Yes Too expensive -Yeah Sometimes is very sharp and a disadvantage. One must be careful that you do not fucking rubbing with fingers. Or better yet, wear gloves. The friction surface is despite XL still quite small. The handle fits comfortably in your hand, but does not make very strong impression - let's see whether he survives the dishwasher. In the friction surface even the brand name is very deep milled, so that there may collect any dirt. Also, the "Made in USA". On the back of big labels are attached can be removed easily - but the adhesive remains on the grater. All in all a design piece to presentative to rub the Parmesan over the pasta. For cooking, I also use my old still rubbing at the I have to worry whether the "Red" tomato sauce or blood is ...