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Specifications
- Blade length: 5.3 inches (135 mm)
- Series: MAC Chef Series: thin 2.0 to 2.5 mm blades of MAC’s original molybdenum steel, with the handle aligned to the spine
- Steel: MAC Original steel, a molybdenum stainless steel
- Edge: double bevel, sharpened evenly on both sides at about 15 degrees per side
- Handle: black Pakkawood, riveted
- Model number: HB-55
MAC Paring and Utility Knives
| Knife | Series | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5-inch bird’s beak parer | Chef | Curved blade for peeling and turning |
| 3.25-inch paring knife | Professional | Short, pointed blade with bolster |
| 4-inch paring knife | Chef | Pointed tip, light blade |
| 4-inch paring knife | Original | Rounded tip, hanging hole |
| 4-inch santoku paring knife | Superior | Santoku profile in paring size |
| 5-inch prep knife with dimples | Chef | Tall blade with dimples |
| 5-inch utility knife | Professional | Narrow blade with bolster |
| 5-inch paring and utility knife | Superior | Stiffer Superior blade |
| 5.5-inch utility knife | Chef | Between a parer and a chef’s knife |
| 5.5-inch non-stick utility knife | Chef | Non-stick coated HB-55 |
| 6-inch utility knife | Professional | Longest Professional utility |
| 6.5-inch chef and utility knife | Original | Rounded tip, hanging hole |
| 7-inch utility and chef’s knife | Superior | Superior blade, rounded tip |
Keeping the Edge
MAC steel is harder than most German and American kitchen knife steel, so the edge is maintained with ceramic rather than a steel rod. As a rule of thumb, we use ceramic on steels greater than 60 Rockwell hardness. The MAC black ceramic honing rod and the white ceramic rod touch up the edge between sharpenings, and the MAC Togu sharpener resets the factory angle on a ceramic wheel.
Care
- Wash by hand with warm, soapy water and dry the knife at once. Do not put it in a dishwasher.
- MAC steel is stainless but not immune to spotting; do not leave the blade wet, soaking or in contact with acidic food.
- Cut on wood or plastic boards. Keep the edge away from bone, frozen food and hard shells.
- Warranty claims are handled by MAC directly.
Knife Merchant is an authorized MAC knife seller.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | 5.3 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 135 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | 1 |
| Grind | 50/50 Bevel |
| Steel Type | AUS8 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 60 |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Handle Material | Black Pakkawood |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | 1.9 |
| Brand | MAC |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| SKU | HB-55 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | HB-55 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $62.50 |
