Retractable blade for convenient and safe storage. Store with Confidence, The Ultra sharp blades retract into the housing, and the locking tab, keeps the blades inside the housing When not in use. Don't worry about accidentally cutting yourself on these sharp blades. In the locked position, you need less space to store the item since it takes up half the space. Two very sharp rocker blades: once the blades are exposed, there are 2 parallel blades that work quickly and efficiently to mince and cut leafy herbs and Salad greens. Use with garlic and other spices. Rocking the blades back and forth means less pressure, and less time to do basic kitchen prep. Ergonomically designed soft grip handle: The handle is shaped like a half moon, to snugly fit into the palm of your hand. With the soft touch texture, the handle is easy to hold, and is non-slip. This style of handle reduces wrist pain from chopping. The blades are stainless steel so they won't rust. Award winning: Microplane designs and works to develop award winning product. This item won the if design award in 2015 when it was launched for product design Dishwasher safe: cleaning is easy! Simply rinse under running water to release any particulates (may also require a soft bristled brush) and then wash thoroughly on the top rack of a dishwasher. The Microplane herb and Salad chopper is constructed with a BPA-free plastic housing. This tool is a herb chopper, or a salad chopper. Grab this Mezzaluna when the recipe calls for chopped leafy greens or herbs. There are two ultra-sharp blades that are fixed into the unit, and since they are so sharp, they can be retracted back into the handle when stored. It is 3 simple steps to activate the blades. First, pull the tab out, second, push down on the tab until the blades appear, finally release tab. Now the Mezzaluna is ready for use. The double blade provides efficient and effortless mincing or chopping by rocking the unit back and forth over the greens. The handle is shaped to fit the curve of your hand and has a soft touch grip making it comfortable to use. The Mezzaluna is dishwasher safe - just leave the blades out when placing on the top rack.