Mincing knives are used to mince and chop fresh herbs and vegetables. The 7 " Double Bladed Wusthof mezzaluna is double handled to aid in the rocking action for mincing herbs spices and nuts and ensure hands stay off the board. The extreme rocker makes for smooth side to side movement for more efficient cutting. Choose your size based on the pile of herbs you mince at one time. The larger the pile, the longer the blade. Two blades equals less time spent chopping. Throughout its history, WÜSTHOF has focused almost solely on the manufacturing of knives and tools for the professional chef and home cooking enthusiast. The demands of the kitchen require different types of knives and tools for different cutting tasks. WÜSTHOF's cooking tools offer a wide variety to meet all those demands.