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Mercer Genesis Knives
Genesis is Forged from German Steel in Taiwan, it has excellent balance and perfect double tapering. A 9/22/04 testing report from SGS U.S. Testing Co. ends with the above results, the Wüsthof Classic and the Mercer #20608 Chef's knives were found to be quite comparable in performance and sharpness, Corrosion Resistance, Chemical Analysis and Micro Hardness. In view of the above the indications are that the Wüsthof Classic and the Mercer # 20608 Will provide excellent performance and wear.
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Mercer Genesis 3.5-inch Paring Knife
The Genesis 3.5-inch Paring Knife handles the small jobs: peeling, coring, deveining shrimp, scoring citrus and trimming garnishes. It is forged, so it has more weight and balance than a stamped parer, and the bolster keeps the fingers from sliding onto the edge.The Santoprene handle grips securely when wet, which matters on a slick apple or a juicy tomato.
Choosing a Paring KnifeFor a riveted handle, see the Renaissance 3.5-inch Paring Knife. The Millennia 3.5-inch Paring Knife is lighter. For peeling round produce, the Genesis 2.5-inch Bird’s Beak Peeler follows the curve. The kitchen knife shapes guide covers paring knives. Learn More$26.55 -
Mercer Genesis 5-inch Utility Knife
A 5-inch utility knife covers the jobs between paring and chef’s knife work: halving a lime, slicing a shallot, trimming a chicken breast or cutting a sandwich. The Genesis 5-inch is forged, with a Santoprene handle that grips when wet.It is light enough for quick tasks and long enough to work on the board.
Choosing a Utility KnifeThe Renaissance 5-inch Utility Knife has a riveted handle, and the Renaissance 5-inch Serrated Utility Knife handles tomatoes and rolls. Learn More$32.70 -
Mercer Genesis 6-inch Chef’s Knife
A 6-inch chef’s knife fills the space between a full-size chef’s knife and a utility knife. The Genesis 6-inch suits a small cutting board, a smaller hand, or quick jobs such as a single onion, a handful of herbs or a chicken breast, without bringing out the larger knife.It is forged like the rest of the Genesis line, so it has more heft than a stamped knife of the same size, and the Santoprene handle holds securely when wet. The shorter blade is easy to control and quick to wash.
6-inch or 8-inch?Choose the 6-inch for small kitchens and quick tasks, and the Genesis 8-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knife for everyday cooking for a family. The Knife Merchant shapes guide covers chef’s knife lengths in more detail. Learn More$53.85 -
Mercer Genesis 8-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knife
The 8-inch Genesis chef’s knife is the forged Mercer knife for cooks who want the weight and balance of a German-style blade with a soft, non-slip handle. Mercer shortens the bolster on this model, so the edge runs all the way to the heel and the whole blade can be sharpened, a detail that matters after a few years of honing and sharpening.The Santoprene handle grips securely even when the hand is wet or greasy, which suits a busy professional station as well as a home kitchen. The blade has enough curve to rock through herbs and garlic and enough length to dice an onion or break down a chicken.
Choosing a Size and LineFor more reach, see the Genesis 9-inch and 10-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knives. The Renaissance 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the forged alternative with a riveted handle, and the Millennia 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the lighter stamped option. Our kitchen knife shapes guide explains how chef’s knife lengths compare. Learn More$56.70 -
Mercer Genesis 10-inch Carving Knife
A carving knife is narrower than a chef’s knife, so it slices cooked meat thin and even with less drag. The Genesis 10-inch Carving Knife has the length to carve a turkey breast, a ham or a prime rib in long, single strokes, which keeps each slice neat.The forged blade adds steadiness, and the Santoprene handle holds securely when it is slick with juices. The pointed tip follows the breastbone and works around joints to free a leg or thigh.
Carving SetPair it with the Genesis 6.5-inch Carving Fork to hold the roast steady. For very thin slices of brisket or roast beef, see the Millennia 11-inch Granton Edge Slicer. The kitchen knife shapes guide compares carving and slicing knives. Learn More$57.50 -
Mercer Genesis 9-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knife
A 9-inch blade covers a little more board on each stroke than the usual 8-inch without the reach of a 10-inch. The Genesis 9-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knife suits cooks with larger hands or larger batches who find an 8-inch knife a size too small.Like the rest of the Genesis line, it is forged and fitted with a Santoprene handle that stays secure when wet. The short bolster leaves the full edge exposed, so the heel can be sharpened along with the rest of the blade, and the knife keeps its profile as it wears.It handles a case of onions, a stack of chicken breasts or a winter squash with fewer passes than an 8-inch knife, and it still fits a standard home cutting board.
Other LengthsThe Genesis 8-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knife is the everyday length, and the Genesis 10-inch adds more reach. All Mercer chef’s knives are compared below. Learn More$63.25 -
Mercer Genesis 7-inch Usuba
Mercer calls this Genesis vegetable knife an usuba: a rectangular, flat-edged blade for straight push cuts, julienne and fine slicing of vegetables. Unlike a traditional single-bevel usuba, it is ground on both sides, so it works in either hand and sharpens like a Western knife.The forged blade has the weight to move through squash and cabbage, and the tall face gives the knuckles room and scoops vegetables off the board. The Santoprene handle grips when wet.
Usuba or Nakiri?The Genesis 7-inch Hollow Edge Nakiri adds hollows that help starchy slices release. Learn More$64.10 -
Mercer Genesis 10-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knife
Volume prep is easier with a 10-inch blade. The Genesis 10-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knife covers more of the board on every stroke, so a case of carrots or a tray of peppers goes faster, and the length slices across a melon or a boneless roast in a single draw.The forged blade carries enough weight to move through dense produce with less effort from the hand, and the short bolster leaves the entire edge free for sharpening. The Santoprene handle keeps a secure grip through long, wet prep sessions.A 10-inch knife needs a large cutting board and some practice to steer. Working cooks and students trained on a long knife will find it familiar; home cooks with a small board may prefer the 8-inch.
Other LengthsSee the Genesis 8-inch and Genesis 9-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knives, or the forged Renaissance 10-inch Chef’s Knife with a riveted handle. Learn More$65.40 -
Mercer Genesis 7-inch Hollow Edge Nakiri
A nakiri has a flat, rectangular blade that meets the board along its whole length, so each push cut goes all the way through a carrot or a bunch of scallions. The Genesis 7-inch Hollow Edge Nakiri adds hollows along the blade to help slices of potato and cucumber release.It is forged and ground on both sides, so it works in either hand, and the Santoprene handle holds when wet. The tall blade carries vegetables to the pan.
Nakiri or Usuba?The Genesis 7-inch Usuba has a similar rectangular shape without the hollows. For an all-purpose vegetable knife, see the Genesis 7-inch Granton Edge Santoku. Learn More$71.75
