- Round, reversible bamboo chopping block with mezzaluna inset
- Flat side for everyday chopping; bowl-shaped side for mezzaluna's curved blade
- Chopping block made from bamboo, a renewable resource; more durable than maple
- Food-safe, stain-free, hard surface; 10 inches in diameter and 2-3/4 inches high
- Hand washing recommended; imported; ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
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This round bamboo chopping block from Pinzon offers much more than a typical wood board. Perfectly natural, bamboo is a renewable resource. It's a newer material for western kitchens but among the oldest in the world. It's structurally harder than maple so this board doesn't require the care of other wood products.
This round, reversible bamboo chopping block features one flat side and one side with a bowl-shaped inset for use with the included mezzaluna blade, which is ideal for mincing or chopping herbs and nuts. The curved, stainless steel blade slices and chops as it rocks gently in the bowl of the hardwood cutting board, and the mezzaluna also features an ergonomically designed bamboo handle. The chopping block measures 10 inches in diameter and 2-3/4 inches high. Our product is made with 100% bamboo, a fast-growing plant, which can be cultivated at the same rate or faster than it is used. To preserve the beauty of this Pinzon cutting board, hand washing is recommended.
Amazon.com has certified this product is Frustration Free. A Frustration-Free Package is easy-to-open and comes without hard plastic "clamshell" casings, plastic bindings, and wire ties. It's designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging during shipping. Products with Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more about Frustration-Free Packaging.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pinzon Round Bamboo Chopping Block with Inset Mezzaluna,
This review is from: Pinzon Round Bamboo Chopping Block with Inset Mezzaluna (Kitchen)
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First of all, it looks absolutely beautiful, the color of the block and the texture of bamboo is wonderful. It is quite heavy, so it is better left on the counter, but it is OK since it is so pretty.
Unfortunately, the one I have received had two defects. First, the block is made out of glued bamboo planks, and the glue did not take in two places, so there we have something that looks like cracks. Fortunately, they are both on the same side, so the other side still can be used and looks fine. The second defect is that the mezzaluna itself is pretty useless since it is not sharp in any way, the cutting edge is about 1 mm thick, so it cannot really cut anything harder then boiled eggs. I would have sharpened it, but it does not fit in my knife sharpener, I might get a sharpening block to try to fix the blade, but I don't have it now, so I cannot tell if it will work. Anyway, the block still sits on my counter, I use it with regular knives. Also, since it is so thick, it is nice to use as a cheeseboard for cutting and serving cheese at the regular table, and the thickness makes it convenient to cut cheese there, too.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A nice piece of wood,
By Gaz Rendar (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pinzon Round Bamboo Chopping Block with Inset Mezzaluna (Kitchen)
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This Pinzon round bamboo chopping block is nicely constructed, and seems very durable. The block has some heft to it, and the handles are useful for carrying it around or holding onto the side while your dicing and chopping quickly. The mezzaluna slides into the side of the block and gently "locks" itself into place. Very well built, you are getting your money's worth here.
I've used the Pinzon block to chop onions and and avocados on the flat side and it has great chopping action without slowing down or "catching" your blade, but you obviously can do that on any good cutting board. What's really useful, however, is the other side with the slightly concave surface. This works great for chopping and dicing things like garlic cloves with the included mezzaluna. So why only 4 stars? Really, I'd give it 4.5, but I can't vote that way. The only thing I don't really care for is the the handle on the mezzaluna. It's not the most comfortable thing in the world, and if you're chopping harder food items, like the aforementioned onions or garlic cloves, for an extended period or time, it can be rough on your hands. The hard wood handle causes a some pain and discomfort on the inside part of my knuckles. Not horrible, and you have to chop for a little while before it sets in, but still...loss of a star for that. Overall, this is great product that's worth the going price of about $40 on amazon. UPDATE: I've been using this product for months now and I still like it. However, the mezzaluna does tend to dull a little quicker than I'd prefer. I have a knife sharpener built into my knife block and 3-4 passes through there adequately sharpens the mezzaluna, but I find myself doing that after every three uses or so. In summary, I like this set at the price that it's usually listed for here, but I would caution potential buyers to perhaps only purchase it if you already have a knife sharpener in your kitchen collection.
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
It doesn't make the cut: A Pinzon round bamboo chopping block with inset mezzaluna review,
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I recently received the Pinzon round bamboo chopping block with inset mezzaluna. As a chef I enjoy many kitchen products and typically cook from scratch. Although I commonly use kitchen products made for home use, I tend to look at them from a professional point of view. As for cutting boards and chopping blocks, I like a variety for different uses. I've never used a mezzaluna set before as I generally use my chef's knife or products similar to this herb mincer to quickly chop herbs. Being intrigued by this set, I wanted the opportunity to put this chopping block to the test.
Being made from bamboo, the board is manufactured from a renewable resource for a greener product without sacrificing the quality of typical maple boards. Bamboo has a tendency to be more decorative as well and this chopping block, about the size of a dinner plate but much thicker, is no exception. This chopping block also includes storage for the mezzaluna and two insets for handles. When cutting with a mezzaluna set, food should fall back towards the center of the bowl. The mezzaluna included with this set uses a single blade knife only going about a half inch deep into the bamboo handle and is riveted at each end. With the grain of the handle and how the blade is joined to it makes me think the mezzaluna will have a tendency to break after awhile. The blade is not sharp either; I can run my fingertip over the edge without fear of cutting myself. In fact I can look at the edge and see it has a thin flat surface. It would take significant work with a sharpening stone or blade sharpener to put a proper edge on this mezzaluna. Additionally many quality mezzalunas consist of double blades for efficient chopping, making this blade less efficient. Plus the bowl for using the mezzaluna is too shallow for gravity to do its job. I had to push the herbs back towards the center myself as I attempted to cut them. The blade stores nicely in an inset on the cutting board's side with an internal magnet to keep the mezzaluna from accidentally falling out. I can turn the board on its side holding it in the air and the knife won't fall from its storage area. When using the mezzaluna, the handle fits nicely in the hand and comfortably rocks back and forth in the board's shallow bowl. The cutting area is adequate for chopping a large onion, but have a plate handy to hold your preparations as you cut. The board's handles are positioned so the edge of my dinner plates will rest inside while scraping food onto them no matter which side of the board I am using. Alternatively, this board would be excellent to serve a few smaller chunks of cheese with a bunch of grapes for an appetizer. The mezzaluna is dull plus could be improved with an added blade. This item also has a specialized use, making it somewhat less versatile. However the board is attractive and I can see thought went into the design. When it comes down to it though, this set didn't convince me to change my ways. Had the mezzaluna knife impressed me, it could have. If you want an attractive mezzaluna set, this is a good option. But if you are interested in function, look for a mezzaluna set with a quality knife, even if it costs a bit more. PROS: Looks great A greener choice Mezzaluna storage CONS: Single blade mezzaluna Dull mezzaluna blade
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