Mac Professional Knives

The MAC Professional 9.5-inch Mighty Chef’s Knife is modeled after a traditional French chef’s knife; the tip is vertically positioned at the center of the blade. This is a highly functional shape that creates a very smooth rocking motion while maximizing the amount of contact the knife makes with the cutting board. This blade shape helps the user work quickly, maximizing efficiency, something especially important for professional cooks or anyone processing large amounts of food.This is a workhorse that can be relied upon as your primary knife. This particular model is Meghan’s favorite chef knife. The 240mm length is long enough to suitably cut even the largest produce without becoming unwieldy. Although honing is not necessary with this blade, MAC knives can be easily maintained with a honing rod, which will significantly extend time between sharpenings. We highly recommend this knife and are very confident that you will find it to be a great addition to any collection.The 8.5-inch MBK-85 is the shorter version for smaller boards, and the 10.75-inch MBK-110 is the longest Mighty MAC. Our kitchen knife shapes guide describes the French chef’s knife profile. Learn More

MAC calls its bolstered chef’s knives the Mighty MACs, and the MBK-85 is the 8.5-inch member of the group. It follows the profile of a traditional French chef’s knife, with more curve toward the tip than a gyuto, so it rocks smoothly through herbs and garlic and keeps the tip on the board.The bolster adds weight near the hand and a secure place for a pinch grip, which steadies the knife through dense vegetables and long dicing jobs. The blade is still thin by Western standards, so it does not wedge in carrots or sweet potatoes the way a thick forged knife can.Professional Series SizesThe MBK-95 is the same shape at 9.5 inches, and the MBK-110 at 10.75 inches. If you prefer a flatter gyuto profile with dimples, the MTH-80 is the Professional knife to compare. Our kitchen knife shapes guide explains the French and Japanese profiles. Learn More

Master Your Prep: The MAC Professional Utility Set Discover the foundation of precision and versatility with the MAC Professional Utility Set, an expertly curated collection designed to tackle a wide spectrum of kitchen preparation tasks. This indispensable 3-piece set brings together MAC's most acclaimed professional series knives, ensuring you have the right tool for every detail. The set includes: Professional Series Paring Knife: Your go-to for intricate cuts, peeling fruits and vegetables, and delicate in-hand work. Both Professional Series Petty Knives: Offering superior control and agility, these utility knives bridge the gap between a parer and a chef's knife, ideal for slicing medium-sized produce, trimming meats, and fine detail work. Each knife in this collection boasts MAC's signature razor-sharp edge, exceptional balance, and durable construction from rust-resistant high-carbon steel. Crafted for comfort and enduring performance, this set empowers both home cooks and professional chefs to achieve unparalleled precision and efficiency in their daily culinary endeavors. Learn More

The MTH-80 is the knife MAC itself describes as its most popular for everyday use. It is an 8-inch gyuto with a flat stretch of edge near the heel, so the blade stays in contact with the board for push cuts and fine dicing, and a tip fine enough for shallots and garlic.What the Dimples and Bolster DoA row of dimples above the edge breaks the seal that forms between a flat blade and wet or starchy food, so slices of potato, apple and summer squash fall away instead of riding up the knife. The bolster adds a little weight at the handle and gives the thumb and forefinger a firm place to pinch. Tempered using a special sub-zero treatment, this knife is both harder and tougher than others with the same steel composition. This knife has a traditional gyuto profile, unlike the other Mighty MACs in the Professional line, which have a French or Western profile.RecognitionThis knife has been named the Best Chef’s Knife Overall by Bon Appétit. It has also been named the Best Overall Chef’s Knife by Food & Wine and the Best Chef’s Knife for Most Cooks by Wirecutter.For a lighter knife with the same dimpled blade and no bolster, see the Chef Series TH-80. For a longer Professional knife with a French profile, compare the 9.5-inch MBK-95. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes explains how a gyuto differs from a Western chef’s knife. Learn More

MAC lists the MJU-65 as a Japanese vegetable cleaver; it is a nakiri with the bolster of the Professional Series. The straight edge meets the board along its full length, so each chop cuts completely through, and the bolster adds weight near the hand for steady, repeated cuts.Its tall blade gives knuckle clearance for fast dicing of onions, peppers and cabbage, and the flat face lifts the prep off the board. It suits prep cooks and home cooks who chop vegetables in quantity and find a long chef’s knife cumbersome.The JU-65 is the lighter nakiri without a bolster. Compare both with the vegetable cleaver in the table in the Details, or see our guide to kitchen knife shapes. Learn More

The MSK-65 is the santoku of the MAC Professional Series, with a bolster for balance and a row of dimples along the blade. It is one of the two Professional knives MAC makes in its sub-zero tempered Superior steel, alongside the MTH-80 chef’s knife.The flat edge suits push cuts and chopping, and the dimples help release sticky food such as sliced potatoes, cucumbers and apples. The bolster gives a secure pinch grip. It is a good choice for a cook who wants a compact main knife with a little more weight than a plain santoku.For a lighter santoku without a bolster, see the Superior SK-65. The MSK-65 is also part of the MAC 2-piece santoku set. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide compares the santoku with the chef’s knife. Learn More