The MAC Professional Series is the line that built their reputation. The chrome-moly vanadium steel MAC developed in-house is engineered specifically for kitchen knives: thin enough to feel agile at 2mm spine thickness, hard enough to hold a keen edge through serious use, and tough enough to earn a 25 year warranty against defects. The MAC professional series chef knife is one of the most recommended introductions to Japanese-style knives for cooks coming from German brands - lighter, thinner, and noticeably sharper than a Henckels or Wusthof at the same price point.
This 210mm version features a granton edge - shallow oval dimples ground into the blade road that reduce friction and help food release cleanly from the blade during slicing. The western-style handle fits comfortably in a range of hand sizes and the full bolster provides good balance. At 6.8 oz it is light enough for extended prep sessions without fatigue. MAC is confident enough in this knife to back it with a 25 year warranty.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers consistently praise this knife as a significant upgrade from German knives - lighter, sharper, and more agile on the board. Several mention it as the knife they reach for most despite owning fancier options. The sharpening service add-on received specific praise for arriving at a refined 12 degree edge. One reviewer called it one of the best values in an 8 inch chef knife available.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after each use - never dishwasher. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones and use a ceramic honing rod with light pressure between sharpenings to maintain the edge. The MAC ceramic honing rod is an ideal companion for this knife.
This 210mm version features a granton edge - shallow oval dimples ground into the blade road that reduce friction and help food release cleanly from the blade during slicing. The western-style handle fits comfortably in a range of hand sizes and the full bolster provides good balance. At 6.8 oz it is light enough for extended prep sessions without fatigue. MAC is confident enough in this knife to back it with a 25 year warranty.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers consistently praise this knife as a significant upgrade from German knives - lighter, sharper, and more agile on the board. Several mention it as the knife they reach for most despite owning fancier options. The sharpening service add-on received specific praise for arriving at a refined 12 degree edge. One reviewer called it one of the best values in an 8 inch chef knife available.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after each use - never dishwasher. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones and use a ceramic honing rod with light pressure between sharpenings to maintain the edge. The MAC ceramic honing rod is an ideal companion for this knife.
- Maker: MAC Knife Inc.
- Location: Seki City, Japan
- Founded: 1964
- Construction: Mono Steel, Roll Forged
- Steel: Chrome-Moly Vanadium Proprietary
- Edge: Granton (Dimpled)
- Warranty: 25 Years
- Weight: 6.8 oz (192g)
- Blade Length: 203mm
- Total Length: 319mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
- Blade Height: 49mm
Reviews
10 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Great knife, great service from CKTOPosted By: Ross - verified customer
9 people found this review helpful
Very happy with recent purchase of MAC chef's knife and particularly pleased with the sharpening service from CKTG that I purchased with the knife. Knife arrived amazingly well sharpened to 12 degrees and was completed much quicker than I expected.
9 people found this review helpful
Very happy with recent purchase of MAC chef's knife and particularly pleased with the sharpening service from CKTG that I purchased with the knife. Knife arrived amazingly well sharpened to 12 degrees and was completed much quicker than I expected.
A Sharp GiftPosted By: Dee - verified customer
5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this knife as a gift for my partner (don't worry he gave me a penny in exchange) because he had only dull, sad knives. I asked a chef friend what is a good, high quality, multi purpose knife with little maintenance and he referred me to this knife. It was shipped super quick and got here before his birthday. My partner was super stoked to finally be able to cut home grown tomatoes with precision and not smoosh them! He uses it for everything and so for no complaints. The only issue I had was the packaging was super cool looking but the box holding the knife, even though it was carefully bubble wrapped, was ripped. But now I can get him a cool case for Christmas. Any suggestions for this knife? Thank you!
5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this knife as a gift for my partner (don't worry he gave me a penny in exchange) because he had only dull, sad knives. I asked a chef friend what is a good, high quality, multi purpose knife with little maintenance and he referred me to this knife. It was shipped super quick and got here before his birthday. My partner was super stoked to finally be able to cut home grown tomatoes with precision and not smoosh them! He uses it for everything and so for no complaints. The only issue I had was the packaging was super cool looking but the box holding the knife, even though it was carefully bubble wrapped, was ripped. But now I can get him a cool case for Christmas. Any suggestions for this knife? Thank you!
Great knives, excellent customer service Great Knife Product ReviewPosted By: james - verified customer
5 people found this review helpful
i've had a henckels pro and new wusthof with the PETec edge. they're nice, solid well build knives, but for performance, the MAC blows them away. it's lighter, more agile, and so much sharper than i've ever experienced. cuts an onion like it's butter. looking forward to making a lot of things that require a lot of knife work! thanks Mark for the great service.
5 people found this review helpful
i've had a henckels pro and new wusthof with the PETec edge. they're nice, solid well build knives, but for performance, the MAC blows them away. it's lighter, more agile, and so much sharper than i've ever experienced. cuts an onion like it's butter. looking forward to making a lot of things that require a lot of knife work! thanks Mark for the great service.
Product ReviewPosted By: Mark G. Rys - verified customer
6 people found this review helpful
The knife was purchased for a wedding present so I didn't use the knife. I couldn't help taking it out of the box to inspect it and see how it felt in my hand. If I didn't have a extensive set of Wustoff classics and looking for a Takeda soon down the road I wouldn't give it a second thought as a personal purchase. What I can say however is that the service and delivery provided by Mark of Chefknivestogo was, as always, first class. I have corresponded with Mark regarding questions about sharpening stones, various knife products and Mark has always responded promptly and in a courteous, professional manner. I wouldn't purchase a knife anywhere else other than from Mark at Chefknivestogo. Thanks Mark.
6 people found this review helpful
The knife was purchased for a wedding present so I didn't use the knife. I couldn't help taking it out of the box to inspect it and see how it felt in my hand. If I didn't have a extensive set of Wustoff classics and looking for a Takeda soon down the road I wouldn't give it a second thought as a personal purchase. What I can say however is that the service and delivery provided by Mark of Chefknivestogo was, as always, first class. I have corresponded with Mark regarding questions about sharpening stones, various knife products and Mark has always responded promptly and in a courteous, professional manner. I wouldn't purchase a knife anywhere else other than from Mark at Chefknivestogo. Thanks Mark.
Product Review Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: Toy Man - verified customer
6 people found this review helpful
I have fancier knives but this is the one I use 95 percent of the time.It was not particularly sharp out of the box but some work the the EdgePro gave it a very nice edge.Retains an excellent 15 degree edge but not a 10 degree.
6 people found this review helpful
I have fancier knives but this is the one I use 95 percent of the time.It was not particularly sharp out of the box but some work the the EdgePro gave it a very nice edge.Retains an excellent 15 degree edge but not a 10 degree.
Product ReviewPosted By: ravichopra - verified customer
6 people found this review helpful
One of the best values in 8 chef's knives out there. If I had $100 and needed a chef's knife in this length, this is the one I'd get every time. Mac handles run smaller and fit both my and my wife's hands well. I like the thin blade geometry (2mm at the bolster) and the blade is sharp Out of the box and stays that way for a long time. The dimples do nothing, but they look nice.
6 people found this review helpful
One of the best values in 8 chef's knives out there. If I had $100 and needed a chef's knife in this length, this is the one I'd get every time. Mac handles run smaller and fit both my and my wife's hands well. I like the thin blade geometry (2mm at the bolster) and the blade is sharp Out of the box and stays that way for a long time. The dimples do nothing, but they look nice.
