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(28 customer reviews) 39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Busy B&B LOVES Mezzaluna!,
February 3, 2007 Devona Porter "Tucker House B&B" (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: J.A. Henckels 2-Piece Mincing Set (Kitchen)
Since I own a B&B, I grow my own herbs. I have owned this mezzaluna for a number of years and it's still going strong; the blades are just as razor-sharp for mincing fresh herbs as they were the first time I used it. The wooden "bowl" has become somewhat discolored, but that's okay by me -- it's just beginning to take on that "antiqued" look that I love! This is one of those little-known products that makes you say, "How did I ever get along without this?" You can mince ANY fresh herb quickly and near-effortlessly with this item. I also use it for chopping other fresh vegetables and dried fruit for my scones. The ONLY drawback (honestly) is the design of the blade. The handle resembles the blade so much that you need to be extra careful not to grab the blade instead of the handle -- which is why it only gets four stars and not five! If Henckels would revisit this "character flaw," they'd have a perfect product! Oh, and you won't want to submerge the wooden chopping bowl in...Read more
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Double blade a disappointment,
July 3, 2007 M. Stuart (Northridge, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: J.A. Henckels 2-Piece Mincing Set (Kitchen)
Have used the mincing set several times now and for the most part enjoy it. The draw back is the cutter (it is quite sharp, by the way - so be careful). Looking at it the cutter looks double efficient however, I've been using it with cilantro, which is clingy anyway and it really gets into the space between the blades. Difficult clearing it out and drying it without getting cut. Hoping for better results with parsely and other herbs. The board/bowl is great. Cleans up nicely.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Excellent for herb chopping,
April 4, 2008 C "C" (SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels 2-Piece Mincing Set (Kitchen)
The Henckels 2-piece mincing set works great for fine chopping of herbs. It is the sharpest one I have seen. I agree with some of the reviews that state it is hard at times to distinguish the handle from the blade when you quickly pick it up, so you have to be very aware of this to ensure you don't grabe the sharp cutting blade end instead of the handle. I have been keeping mine in the lightweight cardboard sleeve that it came in. It would be helpful to have a good, strong plastic sleeve to put over the cutting blades. I haven't tried chopping nuts with this cutter, but think it would do a fantastic job.
