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The Mezzalunas collection by Paderno offers the double-blade steel mezzaluna chopper, a traditional tool for quickly chopping herbs, garlic, onions or lean meats in the kitchen.

What makes the Paderno Mezzaluna distinctive

The double-blade mezzaluna is a manual rocking tool: you hold both handles and rock the tool over the ingredients to chop them quickly. The double blade halves chopping time compared to a single-blade model.

• Steel, double blade
• 30.2 × 5.7 × 14.6 cm size, two-handed grip
• Ideal for herbs, garlic, onions, lean meats

The most popular pieces in the Mezzalunas collection

The main reference covers most of the purchases on AZ boutique.

• Double-blade steel mezzaluna 30.2 × 5.7 × 14.6 cm: best-selling piece, fast two-handed chopping

Choosing within the Mezzalunas collection

Why a mezzaluna rather than a chef's knife?

The mezzaluna allows very fine, even chopping through rocking motion, requiring less technique than a chef's knife. It is particularly useful for herbs (parsley, chives, basil) that you want to chop finely without bruising the leaves.

What typical uses?

Fresh herbs, garlic, finely chopped onions, lean meats for fillings, finely diced mirepoix vegetables. The tool suits advanced home use as well as a small professional kitchen for portion preparations.

How to care for a steel mezzaluna?

Hand-wash with immediate rinsing to preserve the edge. Quick drying prevents oxidation of standard steel (not 18/10 stainless, so prolonged moisture can mark the blade). Periodic sharpening recommended depending on use frequency.

The Mezzalunas collection on AZ boutique

Discover the Mezzalunas selection by Paderno on AZ boutique to equip your prep station. To explore other tools, browse the Cookware section.

See also: Mezzaluna choppers.

See also our hachoirs section.