MAC Pro 270 mm Chef's Knife

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This PRO series chef's knife from MAC is one of our absolute favorites! The blade length of 27 cm appeals broadly to most tasks, and gives the knife a good balance.

The knife here is a chef's knife in a classic Western style, but one of the places where Japanese MAC differs from its European competitors is, for example, in the thickness of the knife. The back of this knife is, as Japanese gyutos typically are - namely narrow. This means that you get a lighter knife than you would otherwise have, but most importantly it means that the knife cuts rather than cleaves. This is something that becomes very clear when you have to cut particularly hard vegetables and root vegetables - it is much easier with a narrow knife.

The hallmark of the MAC Pro series is high-quality knives, originally aimed at chefs and others who would use the knives professionally. They are designed to be tough and to be used for hours every day.

Like all other knives in our range, the usual basic rules apply to this knife. If you want to get the most out of your knife, sharpen it on a ceramic sharpening steel - and do it slowly. If it needs to be sharpened, do it on a wet stone or have it done by us. Never use a dishwasher to clean the knife, and do not cut into bones or frozen items - MAC is a tough knife, but you should always be careful. If you follow this, you will get a good knife for years.

Foodgear always advises against cutting into any kind of bone or frozen goods. Knives should not be washed in the dishwasher as this will remove sharpness and provoke rust attacks - even in stainless alloys!