Ah the microplaner. Its a brand, but its used interchangably with a small grater - typically razor sharp and used for grating small items such as nutmeg or zesting citrus such as oranges, limes or lemons.

They seem like an extravagance in the kitchen (though you are on a site called Foodie Bling), but you may find after buying one that they are more handy than you think. Shaved chocolate? Slivered parmesean for your pasta? Grapefruit zest for that special candy recipe? I guarantee there are things you'll use it for that you haven't considered.

There are an array of blade patterns and sizes so be sure to investigate your purchase and make sure its right for your needs. I'd recommend a standard blade pattern first - it'll be versatile and fill the bill for most of your fine grating needs.