A single-blade mezzaluna for chopping herbs, garlic, onions, chillies, nuts and chocolate. The 145mm curved stainless steel blade rocks cleanly through ingredients with minimal effort, and the compact size suits smaller boards and everyday prep tasks. Made in Italy by Eppicotispai, with beechwood handles. Design and Construction The blade is 145mm wide, curved to allow a natural rocking motion from the wrist. Both handles are turned beechwood, giving a secure grip on either side of the blade. The stainless steel blade is food-grade and holds its edge well with normal use and proper care. 145mm stainless steel blade Turned beechwood handles Single blade Made in Italy by Eppicotispai What It's For The mezzaluna, meaning "half moon" in Italian, is the traditional tool for fine chopping in Italian kitchens. The rocking motion gives more control than a standard knife for tasks like mincing garlic to a paste, finely chopping fresh herbs, or breaking down nuts and chocolate. The 145mm size is well suited to everyday prep quantities and standard chopping boards. For larger quantities or heavy-duty tasks, the 250mm large mezzaluna covers more ground per stroke. For finer results in less time, the double blade version cuts twice per pass. Browse Full Range See all food preparation tools at Pasta Kitchen.
