Mac Knife Superior Santoku Knife

by Mac Knife

• 2mm Blade, rust-resistant, exceptionally sharp, made out of high carbon and keeps the edge for a long time
• Razor-sharp edge
• Pakka wood handle
• Hand wash is recommended Not dishwasher safe
• Made In Japan

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006MM4RE
• Item model number: SK-65
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,411 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #23 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Asian Knives > Santoku Knives

Product Description

Size: 6-1/2-Inch

This knife is a great multi-purpose tool that features a sharp edge which is meant to be used on most fruits, vegetables and meats. Mac knives are Known as some of the sharpest knives, They have razor-like edges for effortless slicing, they are hard so they stay sharp longer, One slice with MAC knives and you will experience for yourself a new definition of sharpness, nicely balanced and are a good value.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes chopping a breeze January 2, 2009

By J. Seidman

Size Name:6-1/2-Inch

For many years I did my chopping with a high-quality Henckels Twin chef's knife. I had received an Anolon Advanced 5-Inch Santoku as a gift, which was so bad that I dismissed the value of Santoku knives for a long time. Boy, I didn't know what I was missing! Santokus are incredible, as long as you buy the right one.

The MAC Santoku has an incredibly sharp and narrow blade. It requires so much less effort to cut up vegetables than a chef's knife. It also makes it much easier to hold an onion together while chopping, as you don't have a thick blade pushing the pieces apart. The MAC also holds its edge very well, and only requires occasional sharpening.

This isn't appropriate as an only knife. The thin blade means that it's really not useful for anything where the blade might get bent or hit something hard. It's not for jointing or boning poultry, cutting super-hard cheeses, getting chunks off of thick blocks of chocolate, etc. However, for chopping and slicing vegetables, this works so much better than a chef's knife to be well worth the money.

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Santuku May 29, 2006

By Roger Sadowsky

Size Name:6-1/2-Inch

America's Test Kitchen rated this #1. I bought it even though I have the Shun knife which cost more than double what this knife does. Well, the Mac knife is amazing--it is hands down my favorite knife and I have many. Buy the Mac ceramic sharpening steel as well. This knife should not be sharpened with an electric knife sharpener.

Also, the blade is very thin so don't use it to try to cut off a wedge of Reggiano cheese---you can break the blade.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS! November 28, 2006

By lse4477

Size Name:6-1/2-Inch

I bought this knife after doing lots of research because I wanted one good knife that would do the job and would be built to last. After a recent trip home to my parents house, I realized I made the right choice. They have terrible knives. I will be buying them one of these for Christmas this year.

This knife is fabulous. It cuts well without needing any of my strenth to force it to do so, which I believe to be the true test of a good knife. You shouldn't have to force it to cut. It works well on everything! I can't imagine owning anything else.