Pinzon Round Bamboo Chopping Block with Inset Mezzaluna
by Pinzon
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: PinzonBrand: Pinzon
Model: AM-2SC
Product features:
- Round, reversible bamboo chopping block with mezzaluna inset
- Flat side for everyday chopping; bowl-shaped side for mezzaluna's curved blade
- Chopping block made from bamboo, a renewable resource; more durable than maple
- Food-safe, stain-free, hard surface; 10 inches in diameter and 2-3/4 inches high
- Hand washing recommended; imported; ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Pinzon Round Bamboo Chopping Block with Inset Mezzaluna
Customer Review: A nice piece of wood
Summary: 4 Stars
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This Pinzon round bamboo chopping block is nicely constructed, and seems very durable. The block has some heft to it, and the handles are useful for carrying it around or holding onto the side while your dicing and chopping quickly. The mezzaluna slides into the side of the block and gently "locks" itself into place. Very well built, you are getting your money's worth here.
I've used the Pinzon block to chop onions and and avocados on the flat side and it has great chopping action without slowing down or "catching" your blade, but you obviously can do that on any good cutting board. What's really useful, however, is the other side with the slightly concave surface. This works great for chopping and dicing things like garlic cloves with the included mezzaluna.
So why only 4 stars? Really, I'd give it 4.5, but I can't vote that way. The only thing I don't really care for is the the handle on the mezzaluna. It's not the most comfortable thing in the world, and if you're chopping harder food items, like the aforementioned onions or garlic cloves, for an extended period or time, it can be rough on your hands. The hard wood handle causes a some pain and discomfort on the inside part of my knuckles. Not horrible, and you have to chop for a little while before it sets in, but still...loss of a star for that.
Overall, this is great product that's worth the going price of about $40 on amazon.
UPDATE: I've been using this product for months now and I still like it. However, the mezzaluna does tend to dull a little quicker than I'd prefer. I have a knife sharpener built into my knife block and 3-4 passes through there adequately sharpens the mezzaluna, but I find myself doing that after every three uses or so. In summary, I like this set at the price that it's usually listed for here, but I would caution potential buyers to perhaps only purchase it if you already have a knife sharpener in your kitchen collection.
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