Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Stainless Steel Short Bolster Forged Chef's Knife, Black , M21078

Sharp, sturdy and really nice to use knife! Good value for money!

It’s been working really well. I’ve been using it for over a year.

The knife is great to use, I've used it more than I thought, it is versatile in that aspect. I would recommend purchasing a decent sheath (which could have been supplied included with this knife) as well as a pairing knife for jobs that require a smaller blade.

Nicely weighted and solid. 4/5 due to price.

Good 👍

This is a very reasonably priced knife, to improve much in the quality you have to spend twice as much. Having no bolster means it's far easier to sharpen. Would highly recommend it.

Great quality blade. This is my first knife which I didn't just get from a grocery store, and I'm glad I made the extra investment. It's also great value for money given its price point.

Lovely sharp knife. Easy to use and glides nicely. Not had to sharpen yet but is a very good blade.

Después de comprar un cuchillo en el supermercado, y que éste se rompiera en poco tiempo, decidí buscar un mejor cuchillo. Este cuchillo es sumamente filoso y es ideal para rebanar verduras finamente como papa, zanahoria, y calabacitas. El cuchillo de 8" (20 cm) es de tamaño normal para la mayoría de las personas, sin embargo, algunos podrían pensar que es un poco largo. Para esto recomiendo el de 6" (15 cm) que a lo mejor se adapta mejor para quienes tienen manos pequeñas y poco espacio para cortar. Recomiendo también estuches de guarda para evitar que la hoja se golpee en el cajón donde se guarde, y para evitar que alguien accidentalmente se corte con el filo, ya que es bastante afilado. El cuchillo está hecho de acero al alto carbono lo que quiere decir que aunque es un poco más suave que el acero inoxidable, el filo que tiene la hoja es muy fino. También debido a esto el cuchillo requiere de afiladas más constantes para mantenerse en óptimas condiciones. Esto no es un problema para uso casero, pero aquellos que utilicen el cuchillo diariamente de manera profesional deben recordar afilar el cuchillo regularmente con una piedra de acentar.

Perfect knife for anyone getting into culinary arts. knife comes sharp and ready to use, nice balance and weight. good size and feels weightless. only draw back of this knife is if your hand is not dry or has any juice from produce on them the knife tends to be harder to hold. but other than that this knife is awesome. please note if you are trying to decide if you want partial bolster or full go with full. and for comfort if considering Mercers other knife series while they are just as good blade wise the handles are easy to become gouged.

Great everyday knife. Textured handle gives great control, easy to keep sharp. I don't think you can get a better knife at twice the price.

This knife has a good weight and grip. I use is as a multipurpose cooking knife. It’s of course not as luxurious as the higher priced Japanese/German knifes but for this price, it’s worth it!

I started doing a lot more cooking during the quarantine. Or maybe instead of cooking, I should say "cutting raw ingredients and heating them in the oven to make them edible". My signature dishes are chicken, steak, and roasted vegetables. You heard me right: vegetables. It turns out they taste pretty good when you roast them and add a little bit of seasoning. Previously, I had a very cheap chef serrated knife that I bought from the grocery store. Food preparation involved a lot of vigorous hacking and sawing. At some point it dawned on me that my knife was super dull and it was dangerous to be using my other hand anywhere in its vicinity. So I put on my consumer hat to find the perfect chef's knife. After some research, I decided to avoid getting a knife with a full bolster or serrated edge because of the potential to interfere with sharpening. I decided that a Japanese style knife would likely be too expensive. For German-style knives, something like a Wusthof would also be out of my price range. The Mercers eventually stood out because they are a respected brand, and have some highly rated offerings at budget price points. Specifically, it was between this knife (the Mercer Genesis) and the Mercer Millennia. I chose the Genesis because of the forged construction and full tang, so it has a more premium look and might be more durable over time. The difference between the Genesis and my old knife has been like night and day. Out of the box, the Genesis was like a freaking light saber; anything I threw in front if it, it cut with barely any effort. I became even more worried about cutting myself than I was before, so I try to be extremely careful whenever I am handling it. The handle is very comfortable, and the weight feels very well balanced. The blade has a high quality look to it, and shows no signs of rust or discoloration so far. Along with the knife, I picked up a cheap honing steel, and have been using it every time I use the knife. After about a month of daily use, the edge is still very usable but not as light saber-like as it was initially. At some point, I'll pick up a set of whetstones and have a go at them. So far I am very pleased with this purchase. If you are looking for your first real chef's knife, I would say to definitely consider Mercer's lineup: - the Genesis if you can justify spending around $40. - the Culinary Renaissance looks to be even a little nicer at around $50. - the Millennia at around $20. - the Culinary Ultimate is currently around $12 if you're really hard up. There are a large number of other highly rated (and very nice looking) alternatives on Amazon under $40 if you are less concerned about brand recognition.