Mercer Culinary M21078 Genesis® 8" Forged Chef Knife with Short Bolster

I also have the 8 inch version. Both are nice and I keep protected with Mercer blade guards. I don't use the 10 inch much but I think the extra blade length and having a bit more of a straight edge before it starts curving is nice. Upkeep has just been on the Mercer sharpening steel. Hand wash with hot water, soap and dry immediately. I haven't had any 'staining' problems with the two Genesis chef knives I own.

I highly recommend this chef's knife. It's perfectly balanced, appropriate weight, easy to handle and sharper than another knife in my kitchen. I keep finding excuses to use this knife because I love it so much!

I love this little guy. It is light with a great grip really nice for close work and it gives you room to work. We will see how easy it sharpens.

love this new addition to my kitchen. I find it better than the expensive ones that you can buy online/in store. Very ergonomic and sharp!

I love this chef's knife with the short bolster. I have small hands and the weight, balance and feel of this knife suits me perfectly. I really like the Mercer Culinary Genesis line of knives and will continue to collect them until I have a full set.

these are by fare my favorite knives. I have ordered them as gifts for any new couple. They stay sharp, they have a good hand feel, and are very balanced.

Amazing knife to add to my knife collection. I feel like a true chef using it. Cuts beautifully every time! I would highly recommend this knife!

This knife will become your favorite knife after one use. It is very sturdy and highly durable. It is definitely a knife that will last a long time. I would definitely recommend it.

SHARP SHARP SHARP! This knife is the best that money can buy. It is so sharp it could literally shave the hair off of your arm!

This knife is incredible probably my favorite one I have bought so far. It is so sharp you could easily slice your finger off so you may want to wear a metal glove.

This knife comes sharp. It is well balanced and the handle keeps it from slipping in the hand during use. It adds to the other Mercer knives that I use. Overall, a great knife for everyday use.

This is a well made knife! The blade is very sharp and it cuts easily. The handle fits well in your hand and it will not slip out. This is an excellent knife for any kitchen.

I'm just about as far as you can get from being a professional chef, but this is one of the nicest knives I've ever owned. Holds an edge nicely, and cuts through most anything I have tried with ease.

Our chef has used many knives and this is the one he repeatedly asks us to order time and time again. You can spend more but the Mercer line makes a great knife. We highly recommend them and they are the only brands we use in our kitchen.

Mercer has great knives and I think the Genesis 8 inch short bolster is one of the best and most diversified knife s you could want , it can handle almost any task and is very inexpensive

I can honestly say the mercer genesis line is worth every cent! skip the cheaper lines mercer sells and buy this one. You will thank me

I love this knife because of its design and durability. It keeps its edge after repeated use and works well for large prep work. Also its easy to sharpen.

This knife is amazing. We love the quality! We were so pleased by their performance in our bakery that we bought one for use at home. Will certainly buy again.

great knife! stays sharp for a long time, and big handle makes it easier to slice multiple tomatoes and cucumbers, good value for the money

As a line cook, picked this up for the extra inch and short bolster to get use of the full range of the blade. Love the balance, right in front of the bolster where I pinch my blade, for an even distribution. After a good sharpening, regular steeling keeps the edge for months. Thick ruberized handle fits comfortable in my hand.

Best "1st Chefs Knife" ever. Very versatile, stays sharp, amazing grip, light weight and gorgeous. I always love Mercer knives. Always makes a good gift too.

This is a great house knife. My crew is harder on equipment and such than any other crew I've had in 40 years!! If there is a way to damage these, they will find it. So far, so very good. Full tang, nice heavy blade, but not too heavy. Highly recommend.

This knife is totally legit razor sharp great grip and a very solid feel cutting veggies ,fruit, or meat ,It has great balance highly recommend !

Great knife!! Just bought this knive, cut with precision, cut beautifully and cleanly, extremely sharp! Hadn't bought knives in 33 years and this will probably be my last

Very good and sharp. Order come in so fast. Good. If you want to save money combo your order. You will see how much you going save.

This has turned out to be my favorite knife. I have large hands and I can chop vegetables, cut meat, mince herbs and can use it for all my needs without getting my hands pinched between the handle and the cutting board. If you watch any of the cooking shows and they cut their veggies easily with a toe to heel method this is probably the exact kind of knife they use. I highly recommend it.

The balance of this knife is great. I purchased this knife because it is forged and has a short bolster so sharpening is a breeze and you never end up with a birds beak shaped blade. I will be ordering more for other chefs in my kitchen. My only complaint is that I can't get a full hibachi set (knife? , fork? , spatula ?)