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Mac Chef Knives
Professional Performance, Exceptional Value
The MAC Chef Series delivers the brand's legendary performance in a practical and highly affordable package. Featuring many of the same proven blade shapes as the premium Professional Series, this line makes world-renowned sharpness and ergonomics accessible to every cook.
Crafted from the same high-carbon Molybdenum Vanadium steel as other iconic MAC lines, every knife in the Chef Series is honed to the signature razor-sharp edge. Combined with a durable, comfortable handle, these knives are built to be reliable workhorses. Perfect for culinary students, home cooks upgrading their kitchen, or professionals seeking a cost-effective and dependable tool, the Chef Series is the ideal introduction to the quality of MAC.
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MAC Chef Series 8-inch Chef’s Knife
The BK-80 is MAC’s plain-faced 8-inch chef’s knife: a thin, light Chef Series blade with no dimples and no bolster. It is a straightforward first Japanese knife for a home cook moving up from a heavier German blade, and a light everyday knife for a cook who works a station.Mincing herbs, dicing onions and slicing chicken breast are the jobs it is made for. The tip is fine enough for detail work, and the edge has a gentle curve that allows a rocking cut. A smooth blade face is easier to wipe and to sharpen than a dimpled one, though starchy vegetables will cling to it more readily.For that release, choose the TH-80 with dimples or the Professional MTH-80. For a narrower, lower-cost 8.5-inch knife from the same series, see the HB-85. Read our kitchen knife shapes guide for the difference between a gyuto and a Western chef’s knife. Learn More$114.95 -
MAC Chef Series 10-inch Chef’s Knife
Cooks who break down large produce or slice roasts for service need length more than weight, and the BK-100 provides 10 inches of thin Chef Series blade without the mass of a forged knife. The smooth face and plain heel make it the simplest long knife in the MAC line to sharpen.On a large board it handles a head of cabbage, a pineapple or a stack of herbs in fewer strokes than an 8-inch knife, and the length gives room to slice a roast or a side of salmon in one pull. On a small board the extra length is harder to manage, and the 8-inch BK-80 is the better choice.The TH-100 adds dimples to this blade. The Professional MBK-110 and the Ultimate SBK-105 are the heavier long knives, with bolsters. Our knife shapes guide covers the shapes in more detail. Learn More$139.95 -
MAC Chef Series 11.25-inch Slicer
The SL-115 is the longest and narrowest slicer MAC makes, an 11.25-inch Chef Series blade for carving hams, turkeys, roasts and brisket, and for filleting fish and slicing sashimi. Professional seafood processors, including Sunh Fish, rely on the SL-115 to process fish.An extra-long blade allows a full slice in one continuous stroke, which keeps the texture of brisket and raw fish intact. Because the blade is narrow and light, it is easy to control along the bones of a large fish and around the curve of a ham.For a heavier slicer, compare the Ultimate SKS-105 or the Professional MSL-105. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes explains slicers and sujihiki. Learn More$139.95 -
MAC Essential Chef Set
The MAC Chef Series is a line of Japanese kitchen knives renowned for their lightweight design, precision and exceptional sharpness. Crafted from MAC's original molybdenum steel, these knives feature thin blades measuring 2.0–2.5mm, which allows for effortless slicing and reduces food wedging. The blades are shaped in traditional European styles, complemented by a straight handle that is aligned with the spine to create a comfortable grip and balanced control. Ideal for a variety of food preparation tasks, the MAC Chef Series combines the sharpness of Japanese knives with the versatility of Western designs, making them a favorite among both professional chefs and home cooks. This set includes the 4 most essential knives from the MAC Chef Series: Mac Chef Series 4 in. (100mm) Paring Knife (Item# HB-40) Mac Chef Series 5.3 in. (135mm) Utility Knife (Item# HB-55) Mac Chef Series 7.25 in. Chef's Knife (Item# HB-70) Mac Chef Series 8.5 in. (215mm) Chef Knife (Item# HB-85) Learn More
