Wusthof 2-piece Mincing Set

Wusthof 2-piece Mincing Set Produce a fine and fresh mince from garlic, herbs, spices, nuts, and more with the Two Piece Mincing Set from Wusthof. Included is the razor-sharp 8 inch Mincing Blade 4740, also known as a mezzaluna which in Italian means half moon. The mezzaluna is produced using the same steel formula and construction as other Wusthof cutlery, and sports the same razor-sharp PEtec edge. Paired with this mincing tool is a beechwood mincing block, contoured to the shape of the mezzaluna. This symmetry between the board and blade allows for a tighter cutting surface and contact area with the blade. If you use garlic frequently in dishes, and who doesn't, then this is a great tool for you. Lifetime Wusthof guarantee. Wusthof item number 1069501202, previously 9881. Set Includes: 8" Mincing Blade (Mezzaluna) - 4740 Contoured Beechwood Mincing Board: 7.6" x 7.6" x 1.5" About Wusthof Forged Knives Each Wusthof knife is precision forged from a single piece of chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel. This specialized high carbon, stain-resistant alloy ensures that the critical characteristics of each Wusthof knife are right there from the beginning: razor sharp, long-lasting cutting edge that is both highly stain resistant and easily restorable (able to be sharpened). This formula is imprinted on each forged blade is the following world-renowned Wusthof steel formula: X50 CrMoV15 X = Stainless Steel Mo = Molybdenum 50 = 0.5% carbon - significant for sharpness V = Vanadium for hardness and edge retention Cr = Chromium for stain-resistance 15 = Contents of chromium (15%) About Wusthof Wusthof has set the standard for designing and manufacturing precision-forged knives since 1814. Today they are crafted by a skilled team of 300 dedicated workers in two state-of-the-art facilities in Solingen, Germany, the heart of the cutlery world. Over 40 different manufacturing steps are needed to produce a forged Wusthof knife from one solid piece of steel with rigorous quality standards at every step. In addition, Wusthof forged knives now offer the new PEtec Edge which is 30 percent sharper and offers 40 percent longer life. All Wusthof cutlery is backed by the Wusthof Lifetime Guarantee!