Mac Superior Knives

The santoku is the Japanese all-purpose knife: a flat edge for push cuts and chopping, a rounded nose, and a tall blade that keeps the knuckles off the board. The MAC SK-65 is a 6.5-inch santoku in the Superior Series, for cooks who prefer a shorter blade.The MAC Superior Santoku has a thick spine that tapers to a very thin edge, which glides through food with ease. Its large, ergonomically shaped handle feels extremely comfortable in the hand, and a sand-blasted strip runs along the edge of the blade to reduce surface tension and prevent sticking. This knife is a fantastic addition to any collection, and was voted “Favorite Knife” by Food & Wine.It suits cooks who chop more than they rock. Onions, cabbage, carrots and boneless chicken fall to straight down-and-forward cuts, and the height lets you scoop the prep off the board. At 6.5 inches it is shorter than an 8-inch chef’s knife and easier to control on a small board.The Professional MSK-65 adds a bolster and dimples. The SK-65 is paired with a small santoku in the Superior santoku set. Browse the Superior Series, or see our guide to kitchen knife shapes. Learn More

Updated from the Original Series, the Superior Series has larger handles and thicker blades for more weight and strength. The SA-70 is a 7-inch utility knife built on that pattern, long enough to work as a compact chef’s knife and small enough to use as a slicer for meat, fruit and vegetables. It can also be used as a steak knife.The firmer blade holds its line through firm produce such as apples and fennel, and the larger handle suits cooks who find the Original Series handles small. It keeps the rounded tip of the Original Series.MAC’s own collection lists it with its chef’s knives. It is paired with a parer in the Superior 2-piece set. For a longer Superior knife, see the SA-80; browse the full Superior Series. Our guide to knife shapes explains utility knives. Learn More

The Mac Superior 8-inch utility knife has a rounded tip, with a hole punched in the blade. An all-purpose knife, it can be used on meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and fruit to dice, chop, slice, cut and mince.At 8 inches it does the work of a chef’s knife, with the firmer blade and larger handle of the Superior Series. It is a good fit for a cook who wants an all-round knife with a safer rounded tip, for instance in a teaching kitchen or a household with several cooks.The SA-70 is the shorter version. For a pointed chef’s knife of the same length, compare the Chef Series BK-80. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide describes how the two shapes differ. Learn More

The Mac Superior 8.5-inch Fillet Knife has a long, narrow blade that is slightly flexible, giving you more control when cutting meat or fish. Due to its size and shape, it works as a fillet knife or a carving knife.The extra length over the FK-70 suits larger fish such as salmon and striped bass, and the blade can follow the backbone in one pass. The slight flex also helps when removing skin, and at the table it slices a roast or a ham.For a firmer, straight blade, compare the BNS-80. Browse the Superior Series, or see our guide to knife shapes. Learn More