Type of kitchen cutlery starts with an m? more detail inside?

Question

I cant remember what its called I saw it on an infomercial for a collection of kitchen knives it starts with an M its something like mesomie or something it kind of reminds me of a cleaver only the blade continues along the handle and reconnect at the bottom protecting the handle area

I drew it the best I could on MSPaint, the black part is the handle.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/icantthink4155/knife.jpg

Its not a Mezzaluna. I looked that up and that isnt what I ment. Im starting to think that I will never find it lol

Answer 1

Mezzaluna. Great for chopping herbs. It is an Italian knife that means "half moon" (for it's shape). There are several styles. Some have one blade, others two. Some have two handles at opposite ends, others have one above the blade.

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Answer 2

I think this is what you are referring to: It is called a Mandolin or Mandoline

A mandoline (pronounced man doe lean) is a kitchen utensil consisting of two flat working surfaces, one of which can be adjusted downward from the other. A razor sharp blade is mounted on the fixed surface in the middle at a steep angle to the sides. An item of food that is to be sliced is pressed against the adjustable surface and moved into the blade and onto the fixed side so that a slice, which can be very thin, falls below the surfaces as it is cut by the blade. This is a dangerous utensil and food preparers are required to wear a metal glove on the pushing hand. Other blades perpendicular to the main blade are often mounted on the moveable surface so that the slice is cut into strips. The mandoline juliennes in several widths and thicknesses. It also makes slices, waffle cuts and crinkle cuts with firm vegetables and fruits. One of the advantages of using a mandoline is that the slices will be uniform in thickness, which is important with foods that are deep-fried or baked (e.g. potato chips).

Answer 3

Mezzaluna? Italian for "half-moon." It's a sickle-shaped blade with the handle on top. Very handy.