I am a huge fan of the Mercer Genesis 8" forged chef knife with the granton edge and short bolster. I've owned this knife for over 4 1/2 years, and it has proven to be the knife I reach for most often. It's well balanced with a comfortable handle, stays incredibly sharp, and the short bolster makes it easy to sharpen, hone, and keep sharp over time. I have more expensive Wusthoff and Zwilling knives, but this one has become my favorite. Highly recommended.
Mercer Culinary M21077 Genesis® 8" Forged Chef Knife with Granton Edge and Short Bolster
Item number Item #: 470m21077MFR number MFR #: M21077
Item number Item #: 470m21077MFR number MFR #: M21077
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Product Overview
- High carbon no-stain German steel
- Granton edge eases slicing by allowing air to flow between the knife and product being cut
- Slices, chops, dices, and minces large variety of ingredients
- Forged construction with short bolster to enable easy sharpening
- Full tang creates better balance
- Edge sharpened to 15 degrees
- Santoprene handle provides safe and efficient grip
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Bring the professional quality that you've come to expect from Mercer Culinary Cutlery to your commercial kitchen with this Mercer Culinary M21077 Genesis® 8" forged chef knife.

Part of the Mercer Culinary's Genesis® collection, this chef knife features an ergonomically designed handle comprised of Santoprene, a high-performance material that feels soft and is comfortable to hold. The Santoprene handle will not break down when exposed to kitchen oils and is able to withstand hot and cold temperatures. Plus, it offers a nonslip grip for safety with extended use.

Hand Wash Only
To preserve quality, this item should only be hand-washed and sanitized.

NSF Listed
This item has been certified by NSF International to meet applicable product standards on public safety, health, and / or the environment.
"Great knife, I work at 3 different restaurants and this knife is my workhorse. I use it almost exclusively stays sharp and is comfortable to use. I highly recommend this knife."
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Taper Ground Edge
This knife's high carbon, traditional German no-stain steel blade features hand-polished edges that are taper ground for superior stability, easy-honing, and long-lasting sharpness.

Short Bolster
A short, thick bolster adds durability, enables easy sharpening, and allows for the chef to use the knife as they see fit, including situations that call for choking up on the handle and blade to obtain a better grip.

Versatile Design
This knife's versatile design provides excellent control when chopping, dicing, mincing, or slicing fruits, vegetables, and meats. Its granton edge features grooves that allow for less contact between the food and the blade for fast, easy cutting. Add it to your kitchen to ensure you and your staff have the proper tool to complete food preparation tasks effectively and efficiently.
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Price:$45.99/Each
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- Edge Style: Edge StyleGranton
- Handle Color: Handle ColorBlack
- Handle Material: Handle MaterialSantoprene
- Style: StyleForged
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- Edge Style: Edge StyleGranton
- Handle Color: Handle ColorBlack
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- Blade Length:
- 8 Inches
- Overall Length:
- 13 3/8"
- Maximum Blade Width:
- 1.875 Inches
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Mercer Culinary M21077 Specs
- Quantity
- 1/Each
- Shipping Weight
- 0.53 lb.
- Length
- 13 3/8 Inches
- Blade Length
- 8 Inches
- Handle Length
- 4 1/2 Inches
- Maximum Blade Width
- 1 7/8 Inches
- Blade Material
- High Carbon Stainless Steel
- Blade Shape
- Straight
- Edge Style
- Granton
- Features
- Hand Wash Only Non-Slip Handles NSF Listed
- Handle Color
- Black
- Handle Material
- Santoprene
- Knife Tip
- Spear Point
- Product Line
- Mercer Genesis®
- Style
- Forged
- Type
- Chef Knives
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4.9
10 Customer Reviews
Customers Say
Customers consistently praise this chef knife for its sharpness, durability, and comfortable grip. It's favored for its ability to maintain an edge and ease of sharpening, making it a reliable choice for both professional kitchens and home use. Many find it offers great value, often preferring it over more expensive alternatives. Highly recommended for its quality and performance.
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4.9
10 Customer Reviews
Customers Say
Customers consistently praise this chef knife for its sharpness, durability, and comfortable grip. It's favored for its ability to maintain an edge and ease of sharpening, making it a reliable choice for both professional kitchens and home use. Many find it offers great value, often preferring it over more expensive alternatives. Highly recommended for its quality and performance.
- knife
- sharp
- edge
- favorite
- great
- knives
- recommended
- comfortable
- granton
- sharpen
This AI-generated summary was created from real customer reviews
Customer Photos & Videos
4.9
10 Customer Reviews
Customers Say
Customers consistently praise this chef knife for its sharpness, durability, and comfortable grip. It's favored for its ability to maintain an edge and ease of sharpening, making it a reliable choice for both professional kitchens and home use. Many find it offers great value, often preferring it over more expensive alternatives. Highly recommended for its quality and performance.
- knife
- sharp
- edge
- favorite
- great
- knives
- recommended
- comfortable
- granton
- sharpen
This AI-generated summary was created from real customer reviews
Verified Purchase
Favorite knife int the kitchen. I use this knife for everything. This is my favorite knife with the Granton Edge and it is a game-changer. Highly recommended.
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We got this knife to replace a cheap chef knife that had broken. The metal isn't as thick as higher priced knives, but for normal prep work, it'll be fine and it holds an edge well.
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Amazingly sharp right out of the box. Never had a problem with rust of getting dull. Sharpens very well and will buy thru anything. Highly recommended
You are getting a lot more than you would pay for by purchasing this knife. Not only is it reliable, it makes prep work easier and less time-consuming. It would make a great addition in any commercial kitchen.
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This knife is super sharp and cuts through veggies and fruit so easily! The grip is comfortable and the blade is obviously very high quality steel.
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Very good knife and excellent price. The knife feels substantial when holding it and works well. I have to emphasize that it was a great price.
This has to be one of the best knives that I have ever owned. It is very well made and durable. The blade is very sharp and it cuts easily. I would definitely recommend this!
Verified Purchase
This is honestly probably my favorite knife ever. I love the Granton Edge but I could only ever find it on Santoku knives which I hate using. The steel is great and holds an edge very nicely. I hone it every few weeks and haven't had to sharpen it yet after a few hundred hours of use.
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Great knife, I work at 3 different restaurants and this knife is my workhorse. I use it almost exclusively stays sharp and is comfortable to use. I highly recommend this knife.