Stainless Steel Coconut Scraper (Model A8)

Before, I used to slip a knife between the coconut flesh and the shell to pry it out. That's a great way to stab and cut yourself. This takes some muscle power, but it's quick and easy -- and affordable, too.Updated after two years: This is the first tool of its kind I've ever owned, and it is still far and away easier and safer to use this than to try prying the coconut meat out with a knife. I've had it now for over a year, but I've only used it a handful of times. It's simple, relatively easy to use, and effective. I think it will become more effective the more I practice with it. Overall, I like it, and I'll continue to use it.That being said, I just took it out to use after a long time -- maybe even a year? -- and parts of the paint had rusted or flaked off. (See photo.) I've only hand washed it. It has been stored on a shelf with dry goods, with plenty of ventilation, in a very dry climate. I imagine if I used it more often, or if I lived in a more humid area, it would be worse. It doesn't affect any working parts as is, but if the paint continues to flake off, it will eventually.The other thing to watch out for is that if your counter has a lip on the underside (like mine does), it can be challenging to get a tight grip. And you certainly don't want anything slipping when you're putting your hands close to a whirring blade!

I love, love, love kitchen gadgets, especially the ones that don't require electricity. When I saw this I knew I had to have it. What a well-thought-out and constructed tool! The grater made short work of the first coconut I tried, resulting in a fluffy mound of grated coconut goodness. I don't agree with some of the other reviewers who felt the attachment point was weak; I've had no trouble with it. The handle used to tighten the unit is a bit short, perhaps, but it fits nicely under my chopping block and I've had no issues tightening it. Overall it's a great tool that will see a lot of use in my kitchen!

I had to return the first one coz the grinder cover came in broken. The second one was replaced in time though also came in with a small crack on cover but it still covers well. Apart from that, this grinder works perfectly. I shredded the coconuts in less than 2 minutes and you don’t need too much effort to rotate the handle. I highly recommend the product and it does a good job for the price.

I ordered this for my mother and when she received it, it had no blade protector with it. It is very difficult to screw the blade assembly onto the stand without it. Storing it is gonna be fun without it as well.

Wonderful device! The clamp works well on my Corian countertop to stay secure in place. The padding on upper portion of the clamp protects the surface and the "adjustable" lever gives both flexibility and leverage to tighten it by hand easily. The blades are sharp so a hand glove to protect your hand is highly recommended. The wooden handle gives a good grip to turn and it took hardly any time to grate the entire coconut. I see getting years of service from this device and another task that I can help offload from my wife as I am not comfortable using the traditional Indian device that my wife uses.http://www.amazon.com/Coconut-Grater-Shredder-Wood-Stand/dp/B005MEGJWW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1435320464&sr=8-6&keywords=coconut+grater

I am very excited to have this product in time for a trip to Haiti. My friend, who lives there, has to grate coconuts by hand. It takes an hour to grate, then she still has to make the coconut milk. Because coconut milk is a standard ingredient in many Haitian dishes, she spends a LOT of time grating coconut. I am hoping this device will save her a lot of time (and save her fingers ... and mine, since I help cook when I visit). The tool is sturdy and clamped very tightly to my granite counter. The opening looks wide enough to clamp to my friend's concrete counters but if not it will clamp on a table or they will make something for it. Thanks.

I brought a similar coconut grater back from South India a few years ago after I saw one there. This grater is 100 times better. This grater is made in Sri Lanka, well engineered, and does the job well. The South Indian grater clamp wouldn't hold the grater firmly in place and was difficult to use. I can't imagine how the suction cup countertop graters hold up because grating a coconut requires a very solid stable base.

I love this tool. It's still work and you have to watch what you're doing but it makes cleaning a coconut so much easier and the coconut pulp is so much better than dried coconut from the store. A necessity if you live in the tropics.