J.A. Henckels 2-Piece Mezzaluna Set
by J.A. Henckels
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of J.A. Henckels 2-Piece Mezzaluna Set
Customer Review: Busy B&B LOVES Mezzaluna!
Summary: 4 Stars
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 water for any great length of time (just as you wouldn't want to do that with a good chopping board, either) as it might warp somewhat. Mine did just that, but when it dried completely, it went back into shape -- and I learned my lesson -- which I'm now sharing with you! This is a product for serious cooks who spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing quality, fresh food. I ordered five of these and doled them out to friends and family members (who are "serious cooks") for Christmas gifts. They all love theirs! Enjoy your newest kitchen gadget and use with confidence!Customer Review: Beautiful bamboo; mezzaluna is tricky to use.
Summary: 4 Stars
I thought I would really like the double-bladed mezzaluna, but I find I don't so much. As another reviewer said, things you are chopping get stuck between the blades. That said, it makes quick work of chopping and is very, very sharp. I haven't needed to sharpen the blades yet, but I think if I needed to I could unscrew one of the blades and sharpen it with my Presto electric knife sharpener.
The cutting board is beautiful, very dense wood, and a pleasure to use. I give it a bit of food-grade mineral oil periodically to keep the wood healthy. Normally, unless I am chopping something that needs soap to wash, I just rinse it after I'm finished chopping something vegetable in nature and stand it on its side to drip dry. This works well.
Customer Review: I own it and love it!
Summary: 4 Stars
I love this product for chopping garlic and herbs. The dual chopping blade feels nice in my hands and because it's a dual blade, the chopping time is reduced. The chopping block is hollowed out in the center which keeps the chopped herbs from falling off the block and making a mess. It makes chopping and mincing of herbs a breeze. I recently ordered four more sets during a "buy 3 get one free" sale and gave them as Christmas gifts. I am receiving favorable responses from those that received them. Buy it, you won't be sorry!Customer Review: J.A.Henckels 2 pc. mincing set
Summary: 4 Stars
I found this item to be of superior quality but also found that a round, deep wooden bowl would be the best used with this utensil. It has a nice sharp edge but getting use to the rocking motion of chopping was somewhat difficult. Overall, I would recommend it to the serious cook.Customer Review: JAHencels
Summary: 4 Stars
I like this product. the blades are very sharp and the handle fits my hand comfortably. The double blades make quick work of my herbs and spices. I would have liked to see the wood "bowl" be just a little deeper, but other than that it is working out great.