MAC Chef Series 6-inch Curved Boning Knife

The PB-60 has a pointed tip and a curve designed for deboning poultry, fish and meat. Its polycarbonate handle is textured for slip resistance and shaped for either a standard or reverse grip, which counts when hands are wet or greasy on a cutting line.

The curved edge follows the shape of a chicken thigh bone or a pork shoulder blade, so the knife rolls around the bone and leaves less meat behind. This is a great choice for anyone looking for a meat cutting knife that does not need to be honed or sharpened as frequently as typical German or American steel knives. It is a unique mix of Japanese steel in a Western shape, a great choice for home or professional users.

For a straighter blade with a wooden handle, see the BNS-60. For poultry joints, the honesuki is the Japanese alternative. Our guide to knife shapes covers boning knives.

SKU: PB-60

Availability: In stock

$49.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Blade length: 6.3 inches (160 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: polycarbonate, textured for slip resistance
    • Blade height: 0.91 inches (2.3 cm)
    • Spine thickness: 2.5 mm
    • Overall length: 11 inches (27.9 cm)
    • Weight: 3.8 ounces (108 g)
    • Model number: PB-60

    MAC Boning and Fillet Knives

    KnifeSeriesBlade
    6-inch honesukiJapaneseStiff triangular blade for poultry joints
    6-inch straight boning knifeChefStraight spine, curved edge
    6-inch curved boning knifeChefCurved blade, textured handle
    6.75-inch fillet knifeOriginalThin, flexible, hanging hole
    6.75-inch fillet knife, no holeOriginalFK-70 blade without the hole
    8-inch fillet knifeChefLonger straight boning blade
    8.5-inch fillet knifeSuperiorLong, slightly flexible blade

    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) 6.3 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 160 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 0.91
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type AUS8
    Rockwell Hardness 60
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Polycarbonate
    Spine Thickness (mm) 2.5
    Brand MAC
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU PB-60
    Manufacturer's Part Number PB-60
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $60.00

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