Garlic chopper vs. garlic mincer

Garlic choppers and mincers


But how about traditional two-step way of making garlic release it's juices, aroma, taste by first smashing it with the flat of a knife and then chopping the clove?
One wide knife - two "garlic" functions.

But wait! There is Van Vacter Garlic Knife  
(I wonder if it's any use). 

I use traditional way rather than special utencil -- and to save time when large quantities of cloves should be processed, I use old-fashioned  garlic press. 
Look for industrial grade, though. Even expensive brand-name ones break (see this).