At 5.1 oz for a 210mm gyuto the MAC Chef Series gyuto is one of the lightest knives in its class at this price point - and that lightness is its most immediate quality. MAC Knife has been making knives in Seki City, Japan since 1964 with a proprietary molybdenum alloy ground thinner and harder than typical German alternatives. The gyuto format - Japan all-purpose chef knife - suits the MAC thinness well: the reduced weight keeps the knife fast and nimble through extended prep work, and the 213mm blade length gives enough reach for confident slicing without feeling unwieldy in smaller kitchens.
At 213mm blade length and 46mm height with a 2mm spine this gyuto is well-proportioned for general kitchen use. The molybdenum alloy holds an edge adequately and sharpens easily on quality water stones - a combination that makes this knife practical for daily use. Sturdy riveted handle with no bolster. For cooks looking for a mac japanese knife at an entry price that still delivers genuine Japanese-style thinness and performance, the Chef Series gyuto is a clear starting point. 25 year warranty.
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 between sharpenings.
At 213mm blade length and 46mm height with a 2mm spine this gyuto is well-proportioned for general kitchen use. The molybdenum alloy holds an edge adequately and sharpens easily on quality water stones - a combination that makes this knife practical for daily use. Sturdy riveted handle with no bolster. For cooks looking for a mac japanese knife at an entry price that still delivers genuine Japanese-style thinness and performance, the Chef Series gyuto is a clear starting point. 25 year warranty.
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 between sharpenings.
- Maker: MAC Knife Inc.
- Location: Seki City, Japan
- Founded: 1964
- Construction: Mono Steel, Roll Forged
- Steel: Molybdenum Alloy Proprietary
- Warranty: 25 Years
- Weight: 5.1 oz (145g)
- Blade Length: 213mm
- Total Length: 323mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 46mm
