Mercer Culinary M20606 Genesis® 6" Forged Chef Knife with Full Tang Blade

I've owned my Mercer chef knife for almost 10 years now and use it almost daily in my home kitchen. The quality and weight of the knife has always felt more comfortable for me than a lot of the other knives I've owned and now I purchased a few more Mercer knives including a longer boning and a bread knife too. It's still able to hold an edge after a long time and there is plenty left to last another two or three decades of home use.

First, I'd like to correct an error in the description- as you can see in the pictures, the handle is a comfortable, soft, slip-resistant molded santoprene which completely encases the rat-tail tang of the knife. It does not have a full tang, nor does it have riveted handle scales (which are what's found on knives with full tangs). At one point, a full tang with a triple riveted handle was considered the best. With modern technology, that is no longer the case, and many actually prefer molded santoprene for comfort, slip resistance and durability. I believe what is meant in the ad copy is that the bolster is fully webbed (the bolster's web, sometimes called a quillon or finger guard, runs down the full length of the choil). The web is a part of the knife's bolster, not part of the tang. Mercer also makes forged knives with an Read More

Decent worker bee knife that is good for every day tasks. Did dull quickly so be ready to hit it with a sharpener pretty soon after purchase.

I cannot function in the kitchen without my Mercer knives. The 8" Chef Knife is the one I use more than any other. The length is great for just about any type of slicing and I have found that while it does require occasional sharpening, it holds it's edge nicely.

What a knife cuts stuff like butter. Cut bricks of cheese by hand or a Rubén at easy. We replaced all our knifes and for the price you can't beat it.

Stronger than most knives. Very rigid and stiff, which is amazing on vegetables, and works like a really big pairing knife. This is exactly the kind of job I needed it for and it functions perfectly! Another hit from Mercer.

OMGosh. What a knife. This one is super sharp. I don’t have a slicer and do all my vegetables by hand. Mostly the knife will dull in a few days. I can never slice tomatoes properly once the knife has been used on other things. This knife stayed sharp for me.

I love this knife. It is perfect for daily use and comes incredibly sharp. It has a lot of weight to it, which gives a great feel when holding and using it.

I was totally surprised by this knife. I bought it so that I would have something cheap and sharp to use while I work on learning how to sharpen my other knives. So, not high expectations. But, there is no hint of cheap about it. It is sharp; it is very good looking. The handle is comfortable and secure. The balance and the weight are just what I want. I could not be more pleased.

Who doesn't need another sharp durable chef's knife? This one cuts and slices with the best of them. Don't hesitate to pick this one up for your establishment.

For the price, these bad boys are a workhorse in the kitchen. With proper care and sharpening, they can last for a lifetime, and are easy to clean.

I bought this for my buddy who works in the restaurant business and he said that this knife is the best knife he has laid his hands on. He said that the 10" is the perfect size for any one who is constantly cutting.

These knives work well. Sturdy blade, although they dull within a couple months. Since you aren't supposed to use an electric sharpener on it, I will need to take it to a professional to get them sharpened.

This is one of the sharpest knives right out of the box. It is my first Mercer, but I do plan on purchasing more from the Genesis line. It is incredibly strong with the forged blade and extremely versatile.

This was my very first knife in culinary school. Has a nice weight to it and comfortable handle for a good grip. I would highly recommend this knife. Mercer is a good name brand and this knife is definitely a solid chef knife

I was way overdue for a new knife. After looking over the options went with this knife and couldn’t be happier. Super sharp, nice feel, good weight solid knife. And love the grippy feel of the handle.

This blade has maintained is sharp edges with minimal upkeep. I like that they are useful for many years without needing professional resharpening at all

This is an excellent knife and the price is fantastic. It is very sharp and so far is holding its edge very nicely. It is so nice I am ordering a few more in this collection. I highly recommend this product.

This is a knife that every commercial kitchen owner should use in their kitchens. It is a high-quality knife for an excellent price. I would highly recommend it to anyone,

This is a very nice brand of chef knives this is a great 6 inch blade on it cuts really good comfortable to use a lot