Mercer Double-Blade Mezzaluna, 7-inch

A mezzaluna minces by rocking a curved blade back and forth across the board, and Mercer’s double-blade version cuts twice with each rock. It reduces parsley, basil, cilantro and garlic to a fine, even mince faster than chopping with a single blade.

The two 7-inch blades are Japanese steel, held in a one-piece rubberized handle that you grip with both hands. Rock gently from end to end without lifting the blades, and gather the herbs back into a pile as you go.

Other Herb Tools

For chopping larger produce, a Millennia chef’s knife is the more versatile tool. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes explains the alternatives.