A Swedish cheese slicer is also called a cheese plane.
Swedish cheese makers are masters in the art of cheese making. The cheese tools from Sweden match the high level of expectation one expects from their cheese. Swedish cheese tools are clever, practical and functional. Quality tools are made with stainless steel, sturdy plastics and hard woods for durability.
Cheese Slicer
A cheese plane is effective for slicing hard and semi-hard cheeses.
A traditional Swedish cheese tool is the cheese plane. With stainless steel blades and a plastic or wooden handle, it is easy to use and works well with hard and medium-hard cheeses. You run the blade across the surface of the cheese to get a perfect slice. This tool is also available with adjustable thicknesses for thick or thin slices. It works well with Graddost, Sweden's most popular cheese.
Cheese Grater
Grate cheese by hand with a Swedish cheese grater.
A cheese grater is a well-made Swedish cheese tool. It is easy to clean and with hard and medium cheeses. It has a wooden or steel handle and stainless steel grate. The grater works well with Vasterbotten cheese, a cheese having a dry texture like Parmesan. Vasterbotten, the Swedish celebration cheese, is called the "Emperor of Cheeses."
Soft Cheese Slicer
The Swedish make a tool specifically for soft cheese. It will also work to slice medium and hard cheeses. It has stainless steel blades and a plastic or wooden handle. This tool is run across the surface of the cheese to produce an excellent slice. The soft cheese slicer is good to use with Hushallsost, also called Riksost, meaning "household," a semi-soft farm cheese used as a breakfast staple in Sweden.
Spreaders
Swedish cheese spreaders are made entirely of wood. They are effective for spreading soft cheese, jam and butter. They appear as flat, wooden mallets and are comfortable to hold. The spreaders are useful for family and company entertaining. They must be hand-washed.
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