MAC MTH-80 8″ Chef’s Knife w/ Dimples
MAC MTH-80 8″ Chef’s Knife w/ Dimples
Product Features
- Mighty Chef 8-1/2″ – Chef Knife w/ Dimples.
- All-purpose, glides through cuts.
- Tungsten Alloy
MAC MTH-80 8″ Chef’s Knife w/ Dimples Reviews
(1) 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.
(2) I just got the as a Christmas present, and I couldn’t be happier. I am a cooking enthusiast, and have mostly high end equipment. The MAC knife replaces a well used high end Henkel that I have had for 15 years. Although well maintained and sharpened regularly, the Henkel is no match for the MAC. The best way to describe the MAC is a razor blade with a well balanced handle. It slices so cleanly and with no effort that I am having to re-learn how to chop and slice. The weight seems to be about half on the Henkel which I did not like at first. Now that I have used it more, I really enjoy the delicate feeling and superior results. Highly recommended
(3) This is quite simply the most amazing knife I’ve ever used. I’ve never had anything cut as well or as easily. Its like Excalibur, but one anyone can own. Compared to the others in its price category e.g. Henckels, Wustoff, Chef’s Choice, (all of which I own) there is no comparison. Glides through fibrous mangos truly like butter. Its thin so it has to be treated well, and watch your fingers. But for cutting through soft and semi-soft foods, I’ll never use anything else.