Pedrini Pleasure Mezzaluna Chopper

by Pedrini

Product Features

• Heavy, durable tool for chopping, mincing
• Thick, stainless-steel blade with sharp, double-beveled edge
• Soft handle for comfort and firm grip
• 6-1/4 inches wide
• Dishwasher safe

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.9 x 1.4 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005KC78
• Item model number: 6510S832
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #321,020 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

An Italian cook is never happier than when wielding a mezzaluna. Shaped like a half-moon (hence the name), this heavy, durable kitchen tool rocks though chopping and mincing tasks with speed and precision. Onions, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley--all the aromatics for a proper soffritto--can be quickly made ready for the soup, sauce, or risotto pot. Made in Italy, the 6-1/4-inch-wide mezzaluna has a thick stainless-steel blade to resist corrosion and discoloring and is beveled on both sides to a sharp edge. The handle is thick and soft, providing both comfort and a firm grip. Though it's dishwasher-safe, this tool should be hand washed to preserve the sharp edge. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars a little disappointing..., February 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Pedrini Pleasure Mezzaluna Chopper (Kitchen)

I was really looking forward to getting my Pedrini Mezzaluna. I've been in the market for a good mezzaluna for a while, and when I was unable to find one with two handles and two blades, I settled for this one.

I've used mine twice now, both times with disappointing results. The blade isn't very sharp and it's very difficult to find balance due to the way the tool is constucted.

Also, the mezzluna comes with know instrutions for care whatsoever.

I am seriously considering returning this producting and resuming my search.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Versatile!, April 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Pedrini Pleasure Mezzaluna Chopper (Kitchen)

This design is much less of a Mezzuluna chopper, and more of an ulu. (An ulu is a traditional blade that is used for prep, chopping, slicing, mincing, and cleaning of game. Versatility galore. Very cool -- get one if you get the chance)
This blade is similar to an ulu. I was not only able to mince, but shear, and cut. A very handy peice for dealing with large peices, and easier on the wrists than knives. Use the arm instead of the hand.

Not as good at mincing, but fabulous at preparing cuts, and poritons, and shearing fat off of cuts of meat.
Could be more sharp, however, and should probably be advertised differently.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars get a double bladed one instead, March 27, 2003

By 

Wendy Shields (Santa Fe, NM USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pedrini Pleasure Mezzaluna Chopper (Kitchen)

Try Williams-Sonoma for their double bladed mezzaluna- much better than this one!