MACProfessional Santoku Knife with Dimple, 170mm, Black

I'm a chef in a large hotel and I've been looking for a Santoku for a while but didn't want to buy a mediocre one to use everyday and it to lose its edge. My head chef recommended Mac to me. He has a set and said they are the best he has ever used. I've had Japanese knives before like Globals, Kai, Z&H and a host of European blades and yeah the Japanese are generally a lot better I've found, but I didn't really know what to expect with this mainly because of its price. But when I used it for the first time I understood straight away. Firstly is is the most beautifully balanced knife I've ever held, an absolute joy to use for one quick job or a prolonged MEP session. Secondly and most importantly it is insanely sharp! It is almost scary to use at speed in the beginning but once your used to it its amazingly sleek and effortless. The flutes make a big difference to it I've noticed. They also make it very thin indeed which is my third point. I am so careful with it in fear of dropping it or taking the tip off it. It is razor blade thin and need to be looked after. In terms of maintenance I've been using a ceramic rod on it and I'm waiting to get a second combined whetstone when I'm paid to keep it razor sharp. My chef recommends a 240,1000,3000 and 8000 grit set of stones and a 2000 grit ceramic rod just from his experience so I will see. If you are in two minds about this knife trust me and many others that it will not let you down. Yes its not cheap but you get what you pay for and more. I am currently saving to buy a second one from their Damascus range of stunning hand made 64 fold knives. I can't wait!

As a professional chef I use knives all day, this blade is razor sharp so makes light work of any veg or protein you put in front of it. I dont know what i did without it

As with all Mac Knives this was as sharp out of the box as I think you could physically make it. To test my knives, I lightly shave the hairs on my arm. This past my test with ease.Delivery was quick and it came within 4 days, there are other suppliers out there, but for European distribution I've found that Kuenchenmesser are the most efficient. I personally can't speak highly enough of Mac and their products. Five stars as always

Wow, what a fantastic knife. If you're a bit clumsy and tend to cut yourself occasionally in the kitchen then this probably isn't the knife as it's not very forgiving!However, as a previous Sabatier fan, I can't believe how sharp this knife is. Very very nicely weighted. You need to look after it though, no dishwasher and clean it as soon as you've finished cutting. I'm amazed at how sharp a knife fan be. Next is the proper sharpener :)

If your looking at it, then just buy it you won’t be disappointed

too sharp that I don't even have a suitable Cutting board for it LOL, it cuts into every board I have.......but still love it. a work of art

I'm no chef but wanted a good knife and after reading a few reviews picked this one, for me its out of the world, so so sharp, you do need to take care when using it but it cuts into stuff like warm butter.

This knife is of a very high quality. It arrived in a cupboard box. This was the only surprise as I thoughnt that such a high quality product would include a better storage item! It is not cheap but it is worth it's price.