This video on how to cut a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheel is very satisfying

Parmigiano Reggiano: The art of cutting by hand

Parmigiano Reggiano: The art of cutting by hand Watch this video on YouTube. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is a highly valued and tightly controlled commodity. This instructional video shows how to…

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is a highly valued and tightly controlled commodity. This instructional video shows how to use specialized Parmesan cheese knives to cut the cheese by hand.

It's so satisfying when the fissure opens up and it breaks into the big rough chunks. Bonus: Some places leave the rind intact and use it as a bowl for tossing hot pasta:

Pasta tossed in a Parmigiano Reggiano bowl

Parmigiano Reggiano: The art of cutting by hand (YouTube / onlyparmesan)