Okay, we admit it, grating or slicing cheese is not the most fun kitchen task. But, it doesn’t need to be a serious grind. To liven up your next grating experience, we’ve put together this list of fun and creative cheese graters and slicers. (Psstt…these would also make amazing gifts for the cheese lovers in your life!)

Shredder Guitar Cheese Grater and Slicer

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Have a cheese jam session and wail your cheddar on this guitar-shaped grater and slicer. There’s no better way to prove your a rock star then when you’re grating fresh parm over a delicious pasta dish. Available here. 

Mouse Trap Cheese Slicer

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Watch your fingers! This mouse-trapped inspired cheese slicer makes for a great talking piece around the cheese table, though you probably won’t be able to catch any mice with it. Available here.

Nacho Ordinary Camera

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Say cheese! This polaroid throwback cuts your cheese your cheese in thin sandwich ready slices. Available here.

Hedgehog Cheese Grater

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This metal hedgehog is not only great decor for your kitchen, but also a functional cheese grater. Keeping this little guy around will come in handy when you need to shred some cheese in a pinch. Available here.

Tactical Laser Pizza Cutter 

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Obsessed with cutting the perfect slice of pizza? This pizza cutter comes attached with a laser to make sure you end up with the perfect pie. Available here. 

Jamie Ditaranto

Jamie Ditaranto is a senior at Emerson College and an online editorial intern for culture, who enjoys writing, photography, and travel. She finds a way to sneak cheese into just about every meal and is a sucker for free samples.