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Mac Professional Knives
Japanese Precision, European Heft
The MAC Professional Series is the ultimate fusion of Japanese precision and classic European design, engineered for chefs who love MAC's legendary edge but prefer the weight and feel of a German-style knife.
The defining feature of this series is the addition of a bolster, which provides perfect balance, a secure finger guard, and adds substantial weight to the knife. Unlike traditional German knives the MAC bolster doesn't continue all the way to the edge of the knife. This bolster adds balance and comfort without impeding sharpenability or performance. Paired with a robust 2 to 2.5mm thick blade, these knives offer the heft and resilience favored in demanding professional kitchens. While delivering a familiar, powerful feel, the Professional Series is forged from MAC's signature high-carbon Molybdenum Vanadium steel, ensuring the exceptionally sharp and lasting edge the brand is famous for. For the professional chef or serious home cook, this series offers the best of both worlds.
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MAC Professional 10.75-inch Chef’s Knife
The MBK-110 is the longest of the Mighty MACs, and it is modeled after a traditional French chef’s knife. It can be used for a variety of kitchen tasks, including mincing, dicing, slicing and chopping. This is a great all-around workhorse that has the length and versatility to be used for processing meats and fish in addition to handling long shifts of heavy prep work.At this length the knife covers a full side of salmon, a whole brisket or a case of romaine with long strokes, and the bolster keeps the balance near the hand so the tip does not feel heavy. It needs a large board and room on the station; on a home counter, the 9.5-inch MBK-95 is easier to manage.For a long knife with more heft, compare the Ultimate SBK-105. The Kitchen Knife Shapes guide describes the French profile this knife follows. Learn More$254.95 -
MAC Professional 10.5-inch Carving Knife
The MKS-105 is the plain-edged slicer of the MAC Professional Series, with the bolster and balance of the Mighty MAC chef’s knives. Its 10.5-inch blade is made for carving roasts, poultry and hams at the table or the carving station.A long, straight-edged blade gives the cleanest surface on cooked meat because it cuts in one draw instead of sawing. The bolster puts weight near the hand, so the tip stays steady across a wide brisket or a turkey breast.For a heavier slicer, compare the Ultimate SKS-105. For bread and roasts with one knife, see the scalloped MSB-105. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide describes the carving knife. Learn More$234.95 -
MAC Professional 9.5-inch Chef’s Knife
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$234.95 -
MAC Professional 8.5-inch Chef’s Knife
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$214.95 -
MAC Professional 10.6-inch Slicer
The MAC Professional 10.6-inch Mighty Slicer is made for thinly slicing meats such as roasts or ham, and fish. The granton edge prevents food from sticking to the blade. This is a very unique and functional blade shape. The curvature of this knife creates a cutting surface that is longer than the 270mm blade length, which makes it a fantastic choice for brisket, large ocean fish or whole roasted pigs. This is a versatile knife that is very well designed.Its weight keeps the blade on line through a dense roast. On a carving station it can work beside a scalloped bread and roast slicer used for the softer cuts.For a wider blade, see the MKS-105. For the longest MAC slicer, see the 11.25-inch SL-115. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains slicers. Learn More$189.95 -
MAC Professional and Superior 2-Piece Santoku Set
This set combines the dimpled Professional 6.5-inch santoku with the Superior 4-inch santoku paring knife, giving a santoku cook a main knife with a bolster and a small knife for the board.The larger knife chops vegetables, slices boneless meat and releases sticky food from its dimpled face, while the small santoku handles shallots, garlic and strawberries. Both use MAC’s sub-zero tempered Superior steel.For a lighter pair without the bolster, see the Superior santoku set. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide compares the santoku with the chef’s knife. Learn More$179.95 -
MAC Professional Utility Set
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 -
MAC Professional 8-inch Chef’s Knife with Dimples
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$159.95 -
MAC Professional 6.5-inch Nakiri
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$149.95 -
MAC Professional 6.5-inch Santoku with Dimples
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$139.95
