If there is one knife in the MAC Professional lineup that consistently earns the title of most-used, it is this one. At 155mm the PKF-60 sits in the most versatile range of the petty category — long enough to handle board work with small to medium ingredients, nimble enough for in-hand tasks, and light enough at 2.8 oz to stay comfortable through an entire prep session. MAC has been making knives in Seki City since 1964, and this utility knife reflects the core of what the Professional line has always delivered: thin steel, a reliable edge, and a format that just works.
The blade is roll forged from MACs proprietary chrome-moly vanadium steel, engineered to be thin, tough, and capable of holding a keen edge under real daily use. At 2mm at the heel the geometry is lean and low-resistance, which makes the knife feel faster and more precise than its modest size might suggest. The 29mm blade height gives it enough surface to handle shallots, citrus, strawberries, and similar small produce with efficiency, while the fine tip excels at detail work and light protein tasks including breaking down smaller birds and trimming cuts where a chef knife would be excessive. Several professional reviewers note using it more than their primary chef knife for day-to-day work — a meaningful endorsement of how well the size and steel come together. The western-style handle is steel-bolstered and proportioned to balance the blade cleanly. MAC backs this knife with a 25-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
What Customers Are Saying: Professional cooks and home users consistently describe this as the knife they reach for most, often noting it displaces both their paring knife and their chef knife for a wide range of tasks. Sharpness out of the box and edge retention over time are the two most repeated points of praise, with multiple reviewers comparing it favorably to German utility knives they had used previously. Cooks with smaller hands find the handle particularly well suited, while a few buyers with larger hands note the compact grip takes some adjustment. The knife has been purchased repeatedly as part of broader MAC collections and is frequently cited as the entry point that leads customers to the rest of the Professional line.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after each use — this knife is not dishwasher safe. The steel responds well to water stones and ceramic honing rods; regular light maintenance between sharpenings will extend edge life considerably. Avoid hard bones and frozen foods. Store in a blade guard or on a magnetic strip to protect the edge between uses.
The blade is roll forged from MACs proprietary chrome-moly vanadium steel, engineered to be thin, tough, and capable of holding a keen edge under real daily use. At 2mm at the heel the geometry is lean and low-resistance, which makes the knife feel faster and more precise than its modest size might suggest. The 29mm blade height gives it enough surface to handle shallots, citrus, strawberries, and similar small produce with efficiency, while the fine tip excels at detail work and light protein tasks including breaking down smaller birds and trimming cuts where a chef knife would be excessive. Several professional reviewers note using it more than their primary chef knife for day-to-day work — a meaningful endorsement of how well the size and steel come together. The western-style handle is steel-bolstered and proportioned to balance the blade cleanly. MAC backs this knife with a 25-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
What Customers Are Saying: Professional cooks and home users consistently describe this as the knife they reach for most, often noting it displaces both their paring knife and their chef knife for a wide range of tasks. Sharpness out of the box and edge retention over time are the two most repeated points of praise, with multiple reviewers comparing it favorably to German utility knives they had used previously. Cooks with smaller hands find the handle particularly well suited, while a few buyers with larger hands note the compact grip takes some adjustment. The knife has been purchased repeatedly as part of broader MAC collections and is frequently cited as the entry point that leads customers to the rest of the Professional line.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after each use — this knife is not dishwasher safe. The steel responds well to water stones and ceramic honing rods; regular light maintenance between sharpenings will extend edge life considerably. Avoid hard bones and frozen foods. Store in a blade guard or on a magnetic strip to protect the edge between uses.
- Maker: MAC Knife, Inc.
- Location: Seki City, Japan
- Founded: 1964
- Construction: Mono Steel, Roll Forged
- Steel: Proprietary Chrome-Moly Vanadium
- Edge Grind: Double Bevel
- Blade Length: 155mm
- Total Length: 262mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
- Blade Height: 29mm
- Weight: 2.8 oz (80g)
- Warranty: 25 years against defects
Reviews
9 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Awesome little knife MAC is TOP QUALITY! Nice knifePosted By: Patrick Michael - verified customer
10 people found this review helpful
Nice knife that is sharp enough to cut through newspaper cleanly out of the box. Was sharper than my Tojiro DP. A little time on the Shapton glass and Ken Schwartz one micron nano strop and the edge really sharpened up nicely. Grapes dropped on the blade easily slice in half. Fit/finish and handle are all well done. Definitely a knife to be used. Between this knife, a chefs knife, and a paring knife, I rarely use anything else around the house.
10 people found this review helpful
Nice knife that is sharp enough to cut through newspaper cleanly out of the box. Was sharper than my Tojiro DP. A little time on the Shapton glass and Ken Schwartz one micron nano strop and the edge really sharpened up nicely. Grapes dropped on the blade easily slice in half. Fit/finish and handle are all well done. Definitely a knife to be used. Between this knife, a chefs knife, and a paring knife, I rarely use anything else around the house.
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17 people found this review helpful
I'm a professional cook and have had this knife for over a year now, and I can safely say that it was the best all around value in my knife bag. For around $50 this knife is razor sharp, holds a great edge, is easy to sharpen, and is very comfortable to use, not to mention quite durable. The 6 is the perfect size for finesse knife work, or for breaking down ducks, quail, etc. Essentially it can manage tasks that no paring knife could, yet will make your paring knife obsolete due to its small size. In my kitchen I use this knife more than my Misono chef's knife...enough said.
17 people found this review helpful
I'm a professional cook and have had this knife for over a year now, and I can safely say that it was the best all around value in my knife bag. For around $50 this knife is razor sharp, holds a great edge, is easy to sharpen, and is very comfortable to use, not to mention quite durable. The 6 is the perfect size for finesse knife work, or for breaking down ducks, quail, etc. Essentially it can manage tasks that no paring knife could, yet will make your paring knife obsolete due to its small size. In my kitchen I use this knife more than my Misono chef's knife...enough said.
