In short: the Triangle Sense is for people who want thin, even slices of cheese with a beautiful tool. What we take away: a polished stainless steel blade, a plum wood handle and manufacturing in Solingen, Germany.
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At a glance: Triangle Sense
| Feature | Triangle Sense (cheese plane) |
|---|---|
| Type | Cheese plane (slotted-blade cheese slicer) |
| Range | Sense, from the Triangle brand (Solingen) |
| Material | Polished stainless steel blade, plum wood handle |
| Dimensions | 240 x 80 x 30 mm (triangle) |
| Weight | 67 g (triangle) |
| Cheeses | Semi-hard and pressed cheeses, according to retailers |
| Care | Not dishwasher safe; rinse under running water without soaking, dry immediately, a little food-grade oil on the wood now and then |
| Made in | Germany (Solingen), company active since 1946 |
| Wood | Regional FSC-certified plum wood, turned locally and finished in Solingen (triangle) |
What we take away
The cheese plane is the tool of the Nordic countries, and it has real value for raclette: when you don’t have a half wheel, it lets you cut thin, even slices from a block yourself, the kind that melt quickly and uniformly in the pan. On paper, Triangle’s Sense does this elegantly: a polished stainless steel blade slotted down the middle, a plum wood handle, and 24 cm long for 67 g according to Triangle. You pull it toward you across the top of the cheese, and the slice comes out through the slot.
Triangle is a family company from Solingen, Germany’s cutlery capital, that has been making kitchen tools since 1946. The Sense range bets on plum wood: according to Triangle, regional FSC-certified plum, turned locally and finished in Solingen. As for care, it’s a tool you have to earn: no dishwasher, no soaking, rinse it under running water and wipe it right away, like a good knife. The kind of object you keep for twenty years, as long as you don’t leave it soaking in the sink after the party.
On video
Video: Triangle Tools on YouTube. Official brand video showing another Triangle cheese slicer, not the Sense cheese plane.
Strengths
- Polished stainless steel blade and regional FSC-certified plum wood handle
- Made in Solingen by a family company
- Ideal for cutting thin slices from a block of raclette cheese
- Elegant object that can stay on the table
Things to consider
- Not dishwasher safe
- Not well suited to soft, sticky cheeses
Who is it for?
For people who buy their raclette cheese in a block from the cheesemonger and want thin slices without getting out the slicer, and for cheese platter fans who love beautiful tools. On the other hand, if you want a utensil you can toss in the dishwasher without a second thought, or if you mostly serve runny cheeses, give it a miss.
Alternatives
- Villeroy & Boch Kensington : the cheese plane from the Kensington range by the tableware maker.
- Sagaform 5017204 : an oak cheese plane, Scandinavian style.
- UXJUNHUI stainless steel cheese plane : an all-stainless steel 24.9 cm plane, for semi-soft and semi-hard cheeses.
For other useful utensils, read our selection of must-have raclette accessories.
Recipes to make with it
- Traditional raclette, with slices planed from a block of cheese.
- Our boards and platters for raclette, to serve the slices with cured meats.
- Our must-have raclette accessories, to equip the table.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Triangle Sense cheese plane dishwasher safe?
No. Triangle says it isn’t dishwasher safe: wash it under running water, without soaking, and dry it right away. A little food-grade oil keeps the wood in good shape.
Can you use a cheese plane to cut raclette cheese?
Yes, it’s actually a good way to get thin, even slices from a block. Retailers recommend it for semi-hard cheeses.
Where is the Triangle Sense cheese plane made?
Triangle is a company from Solingen, Germany. Its Amazon.fr listing mentions German manufacturing since 1946.
