KitchenAid KC173OHOBA Classic Mezzaluna with Stainless Steel Blade and Protective Sheath, Black

I love chopped salads. But the prices for them are just crazy. A certain shop that sells subs nationally charges extra to put the ingredients in a bowl and chop it, and I don't even get the bread! I have tried several nice chopper in the past, with the two blades, but find them a pain to clean, even if I rinse them right away little bits of chopped greenery stays in between the blades. The KitchenAid Mezzaluna is super sharp, in fact, I used my cutting glove to hold onto the bowl just in case I slipped. However, the grip is super comfortable and fits my hand very well. I did a lot of chopping and the curved ergonomic handle keeps me from having hand fatigue or even feel as if I'm squeezing it super tight. The sheath fits well and makes for easy and safe storage. at the time I purchases this there was a large price discrepancy between colors. I am happy with black, and saving money, but it always is a good idea to check. remember to use a bowl for chopped salads or stainless steel as this will go through plastic and scratch glass happy chopping!

My wife has rheumatoid arthritis. Thought it would be easier to use (less wrist action). True enough, it is! I'm just a husband from Indiana that likes to cook, and I am wondering why I never knew about this thing. Part of it I cannot pronounce it. (Mezzaluna ) I rock it over celery and onions -- easier than a knife. I made a big sub sandwich, rocked it across it. Awesome! Pizza? Yep! It's a great way to cut lots of stuff. Very sturdy. It's better suited than a knife for many things. And the action is easier for people with arthritis. I might even learn how to pronounce Mezzaluna .

This thing is sharp!!!!!!! So, if you get it, be careful... !!!! I got it as sort of a kitchen toy!!! First I got the bowl shaped cutting board, then had to buy the knife to match it.. I did not need the board, but, to use it, I had to get a curved knife. I read reviews, etc, and chose this one!!! GOOD CHOICE!! This thing seems to be well made, and is super sharp!!!! As for how long it will last, I have no idea!!! May have to buy a new cutting board before I get a new knife. This thing is so mean that it cuts right into the board. Most knifes do not cut into the wood, but because the cutting force on this one is concentrated right over the blade, it digs in... I think I am not using it exactly as it was designed to be used. I have just been playing with it. I try to cut things for which a regular knife is better suited.. So, if you get one to play with, you will have to learn what it is good for, and not!! It is a specialty item for sure. It has not worked well for things like carrots, celery, etc. Will have to update when I know what all it is good for!

I love this thing! It is sharp and it does the job! It has a little weight to it (not much) so that you know it is solid. It has a single blade so you don't have to worry about food getting stuck between two blades. The grip is not uncomfortable and it fits my small hand fine. I am using it with a glass bowl. So far I have made salads with spinach, lettuce, green pepper, cucumber, carrots, red cabbage, onion and slaw mix. Put the spinach on top. It chops better that way. I put tomatoes, chopped chicken and peas on it after I chopped it, but could have put the tomatoes and chicken in to chop. I find I need a lot LESS salad dressing when the salad is chopped. I don't have to dig around in my salad anymore looking for pieces of each thing to eat together. The chopping does it for me! I will be eating a lot more salads now!

You could spend a lot more money on a high-end Mezzaluna. But you don't need to do so. I appreciate fine, expensive knives of all kinds and own more than a few because I'm a deranged foodie and spend a ridiculous amount of time in the kitchen. But with their high price tag, they come with the obligation to be cherished, handled with tender care, and jealously guarded from use/abuse by other ordinary mortals in the kitchen... like spouses, children, or significant others. Anyone can use this thing with glee. I wish I had this when my kids were young and eager to use a sharp knife while "helping" in the kitchen. With proper instruction and vigilant supervision, even children can safely use this mezzaluna to mince herbs, onions, or garlic and will be delighted to be doing real grown-up work in meal preparation. It's a plus to have the sheath to store it. This handy dandy Kitchen Aid model is sharp, easy to handle, does the job it's designed to do, and is so cheap in price, but not cheaply made. If it lasts a year or two I'll feel like I got my money's worth. I recommend it.

I LOVE this knife. I used to have a similar one, but somehow, it disappeared. I didn't know what to call it to find one and really hated not having such a knife. I have arthritis in my hands and carpel tunnel in my wrists. Therefore, it is difficult to do a lot of cutting with a conventional knife. With the Mezzaluna, I can cut by putting pressure from above. I was looking for a knife set for my friend, and while searching, I found this one. I ordered the set for her and this for me. I love the shield, which protects me from cutting my hand with it in a drawer. I was very happy that I found it in red, as I had just gotten a new knife set in red, and it is a perfect match. I have to sharpen it occasionally, but that is no problem. I have a knife sharpener that I use for my knife set, so it is always handy.

Super produit, coupe très bien... un peu trop même (attention aux doigts )

Da appassionata kitchenaid ho cercato tutti i vari utensili e sono arrivata anche a lei. Pro: - lama tagliente fantastica - chiusura di sicurezza utilissima per conservarla - design strepitoso tipico del brand Contro: - impugnatura troppo piccola anche per chi come me ha la mano piccolina. Col senno di poi non so se la comprerei di nuovo

Lo compre por curiosidad. Es práctico, la verdad no es muy ergonómico pues en algún momento pensarás en mejor usar un cuchillo, pero para las hierbas o cosas asi funciona muy bien o cuando quieres algo muy finamenete picado y sin complicarte tanto. La verdad lo uso pero no tanto, supongo que aun no he podido explotar sus capacidades al máximo. en cuanto a la calidad, pues es una marca muy confiable, con excelente calidad.

I bought this to make chopped salads a la NYC chopped salads and it works brilliantly! It's sharp and comfy to use. I also bought one for my mother-in-law. Totally recommend this product.

molto carina