Mercer Culinary Chef's Knife, 8-Inch, Black

Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife offers professional quality to home chefs, making it popular among cooking academies. Featuring fully forged, single-piece blades made from high-carbon, no-stain German steel, the Genesis Collection of kitchen knives is comfortable, durable, and efficient.

The taper-grind edges of the knives are polished by hand, and they have substantial bolsters to provide helpful balance. The black nonslip Santoprene handles make Genesis knives comfortable and secure in the grip, enhancing efficiency and safety in the kitchen. The Genesis 8-inch chef's knife is a classic piece of cutlery that delivers precise chopping, slicing, and mincing power for big cuts of meat, hard produce, and piles of herbs. It complements the Genesis carving and santoku knives and is made in Taiwan using European components and technology.

This knife must be washed by hand for best results and carries Mercer's one-year warranty. It is precision-forged with high-carbon German steel for better durability and a taper-ground edge that allows for increased efficiency when cutting, along with incredible long-lasting sharpness. The ergonomic handle is built to last and offers comfort and a non-slip grip, even with wet hands. It is ideal for chopping, mincing, and cutting, making it perfect for dicing onions, mincing shallots, chopping herbs, crushing garlic, and shredding cabbage.

To maximize the performance and longevity of the knife, it should be carefully washed by hand with warm water and mild soap, then rinsed and dried completely with a soft towel. The knife should not be placed in the dishwasher or submerged for long periods of time. The Mercer Culinary Genesis Series provides essential tools for every kitchen, perfect for professional use or the home cooking enthusiast who never stops experimenting in the kitchen.

product information: