ZYLISS FastCut Herb Mincer

I should have bought something like this years ago!Easily minces a large pile of mixed fresh herbs in a minute or so using very light pressure. The blades can be aligned to cut with either a back-and-forth or side-to-side motion. The handle section detaches easily for cleaning and reinstalls easily and positively.As long as you use very little pressure the woodier stems of herbs like thyme will be left intact for easy removal while the leaves themselves are minced.

I was looking for a tool sharp enough to cut fragile herbs without destroying them in the process. This herb cutter does the trick. I have used this tool to cut all types of herbs and it does a great job on all of them. Because the blades are so sharp, you are able to cut the herbs quickly, lessening the contact time with the herbs to keep them from damaging. This tool is super-easy to clean, but you do have to be very careful of the sharp blades. But if the blades weren't as sharp as they are then you would have a superior herb cutting tool. You will love using this tool, believe me; couldn't be easier to use and clean.

It cuts great, does a fine jobHowever it is very difficult to unlock which makes it very dangerous with the sharp blade.the protecting cap for blades does not stay on very well when trying to open for cleaning it is a little scary.the push button to unlock should be bigger, it should stick out more to make it easier to unlock and there should be some sort of grip part.

I am relatively new to using fresh herbs. Previously I only used fresh basil and fresh chives and would use a kitchen scissors to cut the herbs. I now live in a climate where I have fresh herbs in my garden year round. Chopping or cutting fresh oregano was a challenge so I searched for an easier and less time consuming method. I came across this product and because of the Zyliss name knew it would be a good purchase. The very first time I used it I wished I'd had it in my kitchen tools a long time ago!!I couldn't believe how quickly the product sliced the herbs. It is so easy to use, especially with the revolving handle and easy to clean with the unlock feature. The blade cover helps to keep them sharp and protects you from getting cut but use extreme caution and take your time getting the cover off. Don't question whether this is an essential kitchen tool, IT IS a must have item and worth every penny.

Though this seemed like a fantastic idea to make preparing recipes easier it turned out to be not that great. It works fantastically, it's everything else that sucks. It's made of super cheap plastic, it was already falling apart before even the first use. Unless the top is on it perfectly it's extremely dangerous to use and it's not easy to get the top on perfectly. To be honest there is a claim that you can turn the handle either way, when we do it it just pops the top right off. Not worth the money, I will definitely be trashing it and looking for something better.

Makes a great noodle cutter. I use it for homemade egg noodles mostly.I did try it with some garden basil and it did great

Ok, let me tell you why I gave this a 3 star instead of 5. First this mincer cuts your herbs fast and fantastic (definitely a 5). The reason I gave this a 3 is for reasons you'll read in other reviews. You WILL cut your finger. The design of this is absolutely horrible. I knew from the reviews I read that you had to be extremely careful. But, the way this is designed, there is no way that you won't cut your finger. I've had this just a short time and I've already cut my fingers 3 times and my husband once. No matter how careful you are, the design of this makes it impossible not to touch the blade at some time. This is especially true when you have to take apart this mincer to wash it out. It is very very difficult to take apart and put back together. My husband had a hard time with this as well and that's when he cut his finger. I'm paranoid every time I have to clean this because I'm afraid I'm going to cut myself again. Buyer beware. Maybe I should have given this a 2 star........

Just what I was looking for!!