Mezzaluna Mezzaluna A mezzaluna (; ) is a knife consisting of one or more curved blade with a handle on each end, which is rocked back and forth chopping the ingredients below with each movement. They most commonly have a single blade, but are sometimes seen with two or three blades. It is typically used for mincing herbs or garlic, but it can be used for chopping other things such as cheese or meat. Very large single blade versions are sometimes used for pizza. Common uses in Italy include preparation of a soffritto or a pesto, etc. Mezzaluna means "half moon"
Chef's knife particular. It can be used for mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables, slicing meat, and disjointing large cuts. Chef's knives are made with blades that are either "forged" or "stamped": The blade of a chef's knife is typically made of carbon steel, stainless steel, a laminate of both metals, or ceramic: Handles are made of wood, steel, or synthetic/composite materials. The edge may be ground in different ways: In order to improve the chef's knife's multi-purpose abilities, some owners employ "differential sharpening" along the length of the blade. The fine tip, used for precision work such as mincing, might be ground