The granton edge - shallow oval dimples ground into the blade road - reduces friction as the knife passes through food, helping slices release cleanly from the blade during extended cutting sessions. On a 250mm chef knife that sees high-volume prep work, that friction reduction adds up over the course of a day. MAC Knife has been making professional kitchen knives in Seki City, Japan since 1964 with a proprietary molybdenum alloy steel ground thinner and harder than typical German alternatives. The Chef Series Dimpled version brings that thinness and edge quality to a longer format with the added food release benefit of the granton edge.
At 253mm blade length and 53mm height with a 2.5mm spine this is a substantial knife built for serious kitchen use. The molybdenum alloy holds a good edge and sharpens easily - a combination that makes daily maintenance straightforward. Sturdy riveted handle with no bolster. Note: our sayas do not fit this knife. We recommend a blade guard instead. 25 year warranty.
What Customers Are Saying: The one reviewer describes this as his introduction to Japanese knives - very sharp out of the box with a toothy edge that bites into food confidently. He praises the light weight and the way it glides through food, calls it a favorite for high-volume prep when he does not want to worry about how he treats the blade. He notes the dimples do not noticeably improve food release but considers it a good knife at great value with consistently fast shipping and strong customer service.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after each use - never dishwasher. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones and hone with a ceramic rod using light pressure to maintain the edge between full sharpenings.
At 253mm blade length and 53mm height with a 2.5mm spine this is a substantial knife built for serious kitchen use. The molybdenum alloy holds a good edge and sharpens easily - a combination that makes daily maintenance straightforward. Sturdy riveted handle with no bolster. Note: our sayas do not fit this knife. We recommend a blade guard instead. 25 year warranty.
What Customers Are Saying: The one reviewer describes this as his introduction to Japanese knives - very sharp out of the box with a toothy edge that bites into food confidently. He praises the light weight and the way it glides through food, calls it a favorite for high-volume prep when he does not want to worry about how he treats the blade. He notes the dimples do not noticeably improve food release but considers it a good knife at great value with consistently fast shipping and strong customer service.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after each use - never dishwasher. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones and hone with a ceramic rod using light pressure to maintain the edge between full sharpenings.
- Maker: MAC Knife Inc.
- Location: Seki City, Japan
- Founded: 1964
- Construction: Mono Steel, Roll Forged
- Steel: Molybdenum Alloy Proprietary
- Edge: Granton (Dimpled)
- Warranty: 25 Years
- Note: Sayas do not fit this knife - use blade guard instead
- Weight: 7.9 oz (224g)
- Blade Length: 253mm
- Total Length: 375mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2.5mm
- Blade Height: 53mm
Reviews
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8 people found this review helpful
This was my first introduction to j knives and really opened my eyes. Very sharp ootb with some toothyness to the edge. This knife really bites into the food and can handle pretty much anything. I prefer bolsters, but I don't mind the absence. It's pretty light and glides through food well. Probably my favorite for when I have to do a lot of prep and don't want to worry about how I treat the blade. Dimples don't really help though. Not the best edge retention, but it sharpens very easily. Good knife great value, always fast shipping and great customer service
8 people found this review helpful
This was my first introduction to j knives and really opened my eyes. Very sharp ootb with some toothyness to the edge. This knife really bites into the food and can handle pretty much anything. I prefer bolsters, but I don't mind the absence. It's pretty light and glides through food well. Probably my favorite for when I have to do a lot of prep and don't want to worry about how I treat the blade. Dimples don't really help though. Not the best edge retention, but it sharpens very easily. Good knife great value, always fast shipping and great customer service
