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MAC MTH-80 8" Chef's Knife w/ Dimples

by Mac Knife
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

Price: $144.95
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  • Mighty Chef 8-1/2" - Chef Knife w/ Dimples.
  • All-purpose, glides through cuts.
  • Tungsten Alloy
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MAC MTH-80 8" Chef's Knife w/ Dimples + MAC brand Ceramic Knife Sharpener #SR85 + Mac Knife Professional Paring/Utility Knife, 5-Inch
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Product Details

  • Item Weight: 1 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • ASIN: B000KXBSRQ
  • Item model number: MTH-80
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,449 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
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Customer Reviews

It's well balanced, easy to handle, a perfect length, and unbelievably sharp out of the box. Adam J. Kraus  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
I would look to buy another MAC knife in the future. B. Fong  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
This is quite simply the most amazing knife I've ever used. Spock  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
69 of 69 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best knife I have. Razor sharp and feels good December 16, 2008
By Gary
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I have the MTH-80 Mighty Chef Knife with Dimples. It came extremely sharp out of the box and stays that way. I have only honed it lightly a few times with a borosilicate glass steel after smacking the cutting block with my poor style. This thing rocks. With my Chicago Cutlery knives the same abuse would put very slight dents in the edge barely visible as a glint of light under a bright light and I could feel the loss of sharpness after a few cuts. The edge on the MAC is so acute and fine that I didn't want to take a change and loose anything with a steel (which is not recommended) or even a 1200 grit ceramic steel (which is recommended) so I went with the borosilicate glass rod which is finer. It still cut fine and I didn't notice a difference but I could feel a slight change in the razor edge. The rod brought the edge back to new or better every time. This thing is tougher and holds an edge better then good non-stainless carbon steel knives I have used.

This knife is thinner, lighter, the steel is harder, it holds a edge better, and is more nimble then a comparable Western knife like a Wusthof or Henckel. Some may not like that. I do, although you don't want to use it like a clever and you probably could get away with that with Wusthof or Henckel. They both have their place but I like the MAC for my style of use.

Some have recommended the Forschners from Victorinox . I tried the paring set for $10 and the serrated parer or sandwich knife. They are sharp but not as sharp as the MAC's. Also, the Fibrox handle, at least on the paring knives, is so small it gets lost in my hand. I cut a hard crusty French bread with the serrated knife and the points were showing signs of blunting or rolling over.
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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding knives without the name brand price February 24, 2008
My wife and I have been using Henkels knives for some time, but were looking to switch to Japanese steel knives for the superior hardness and sharpness of the blades. We were very drawn to Kershaw Shun for both the beautiful look (who doesn't like Damascus steel?) and strong reputation and reviews. That kind of ended when we actually picked them up. The several Shun knives we tried were just too heavy and large-handled for me and particularly my wife's hands. We took a look at Global and liked the sharpness, but they seemed a bit too light for our tastes, as well as seeming like they might get slippery when wet with the metal handle. I'd read good things about MAC, but didn't have a local dealer. On a trip to Chicago, we finally got a chance to handle these and found the weight and balance to be perfect for our hands. We bought a few and have been overwhelmingly happy with them. While they may be fairly utilitarian in appearance, they're perfect workhorses in the kitchen. In addition to the perfect handles for medium to smaller hands, the thinner Japanese steel cuts through tougher vegetables (potatoes, carrots, etc) with less resistance than thicker blades. They hold their edge incredibly well with only occasional ceramic steeling. I have taken the time to put them across a couple Norton Arkansas stones and have been able to bring out a new degree of sharpness that has increased our satisfaction even further. Highly highly recommended.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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I cannot adequately express what a superior knife this is. I have been purchasing and using (heavily) top grade knives for 10 years. This knife, with proper care, maintains a razor sharp edge that is second to none. The edge is ground at a more acute angle than German or American knives, and you can definitely tell the difference. The only knife that comes close is the Kershaw Shun 8" Chef's knife. But unless you just like the look of the Shun series (and let's face it, they're beautiful), save yourself $50 and get this Mac knife. The edge is keener and easier to maintain, and my girlfriend likes it more because it's lighter weight. 5 stars. Also, the handle is much more comfortable than I thought it would be.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Knives Around February 27, 2007
Mac Knives are hands down the best made. Mine stood up to years of use in a professional kitchen. I have a knife kit full of Wusthof, Forschner, and Henckels knives that just gather dust now. You will not be disappointed by Mac.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but Consider This Before You Buy May 3, 2012
Forgive this review for being a little long-winded. Like many buyers of the Mac, this is my first foray into Japanese knives from the heavier German style. Most reviews gush over the sharpness of the blade, which is indeed true, but don't really discuss its shortcomings, or at least things a well-informed buyer should be aware of. So here goes:

Pros:
--The knife typically comes with an excellent factory edge that is indeed razor sharp. It glides through vegetables like they are not even there.
--It is extremely light and agile, making you feel like you could handle a much larger blade. This is a big deal. I strongly recommend someone comfortable using a heavy 8" German knife to consider a 9.5" or even 10.5" Japanese knife (too bad there is no MTH-100). The benefits of a longer knife are huge. The handle, too, is excellent.
--The MAC actually looks much better than in the picture, with a much higher polish on the blade and a decent looking handle.
--I haven't owned it long enough to talk about edge-retention, but it will almost certainly beat a German knife if cared for properly.

Cons/things to be aware of:
--You may have to change you cutting style. This is the big one. If you are like me, and you have learned to cut with the more European style of a pretty active back and forth slicing/rocking motion with the tip resting on the board, this knife will feel awkward at first. It's so sharp that the edge actually bites into my cutting board (a fairly standard wood one) even when using minimal force, causing the knife to drag, slow down and feel uncontrolled and dangerous. You will likely have to switch to a more japanese style of cutting vegetables with more push-cutting and less sawing action.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great knife.
I've used mine for a year with not much attention to sharpening. Still, you could shave with it. Every time I've ever used it, I've thought, "I sure am glad I bought this knife."
Published 18 days ago by richard smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality at a resonable price
When I first opened up this knife, I thought it might not be as good as the reviews I had read. I was certainly wrong. It keeps a sharp edge and it cuts like a dream! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cindy Chandler
5.0 out of 5 stars Unholy sharpness
The folks at Mac are surely going to hell, because they must've made some kind of cagey deal to create a knife this beautiful, this incredibly sharp, for such a reasonable... Read more
Published 1 month ago by modulated
5.0 out of 5 stars So far so sharp!
This is my high quality knife and it is a different world in the kitchen with this compared to any other chefs knife. Read more
Published 2 months ago by James A. Neylan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great mid level knife
Very sharp, not too heavy, not to light. Better than Global and Shun. The only problem is that they are hard to find. Mac should get better distribution. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alicia M. Horton
2.0 out of 5 stars Don't cut "hard squashes, and hard cheeses"
My knife is less than one year old. It is sharp to this day. However, the edge comes at a cost. The edge is so thin it is weak. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Russ
5.0 out of 5 stars Outrageously Sharp Kitchen Knife
I have always used Henckels or Wusthof forged kitchen knives and they still have a place in my knife block when I need a forged carbon steel knife that is thick, durable and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tough Critic
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent chefs knife
With hours of research, was torn between the Mac and Global knives -- after handling the Global knives locally I decided to give the Mac's a try. Read more
Published 4 months ago by epj3
5.0 out of 5 stars MAC Chef's Knive
This is a beautiful knife. It is very well balanced and not too thick so it slices through food very easily. I highly recommend it.
Published 4 months ago by Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars This is sweet
This is great steel. I hone it to a 17 degree angle and then strop it. Good heavens it gets sharp! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Brian Henry
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