An upright julienne blade for matchsticks and veggie noodles in seconds. The Y-grip handle works for left and right hands.
Before you start
- Prep the blade. Pull the cap straight off and peel away the blue plastic film before first use.
- Logo up. The SPARTAN logo on the flat of the handle faces up, toward you. It only shreds this way.
- Pull one way. Lay the food flat on a cutting board. Hold the handle at 30 to 45 degrees and pull in one direction.
How to shred
- Press down evenly along the whole blade.
- Dense vegetables like carrots and beets need more pressure.
- Cucumber and zucchini need less.
Great for: carrots, cucumber, zucchini noodles, beets, apples, mango and hard cheese.
Pro tips
- Hold the food flat with your other hand and pull the blade toward your shredding side. Fingers stay clear and pressure stays even.
- Pin round or short pieces with a fork.
Skip it for
- Cabbage. Use the Peeler.
- Very watery food like tomatoes. Reach for a knife.
- Anything frozen or very hard.
A softer blade, on purpose
- The Shredder blade flexes slightly for an even shred on delicate food like mango and cucumber.
- If it bends, straighten it gently with the flat side of a butter knife.
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Safety and care
- Spartan blades are Japanese-design stainless steel and very sharp. Keep fingers clear.
- To put the cap back on, line the blade up straight with the handle. Holding the cap lengthwise, set it over the blade until it sits snug.
- Hand wash with warm water, a drop of dish soap and a small bristled brush. Your tools are dishwasher safe, but the heat and detergent dull the edge over time.
- Dry with a flat, non-looped towel, or air dry on a dish mat. Make sure it's fully dry before the cap goes on.
More tips in How to care for your Spartan tools.
