I own this grater long time, and the grip is not great. It takes a good force in hand to ensure enough pressure on the top. The grip is made on the bottom of the handle, then the need to support up to keep the pressure on the Swiss cheese. My thumb does not go that far, and it's galley ... The ring which serves as a crank broke quickly, and finally the small spring and the piece of plastic that prevents it folds during the throwing. Even more pain! By cons very easy to clean, that's fine. In short, not a miracle product ...