MAC Chef Series 7.25-inch Chef's Knife

The 'Goldilocks' of Japanese Steel: Lightweight, Agile, and Razor-Sharp

Experience the legendary MAC edge with the HB-70—a 7.25-inch powerhouse designed for those who value speed and surgical precision over brute weight.

Finding the right balance between a nimble paring knife and a heavy 10-inch chef’s knife is a challenge for many cooks. The MAC Chef Series 7.25" Chef's Knife (HB-70) solves this by offering a 'just right' blade length that provides maximum control without the intimidation factor of larger cutlery. For the professional line cook, this means a knife that glides through 20 pounds of onions without straining the wrist. For the home enthusiast, it offers a level of sharpness that makes domestic prep feel like a hobby rather than a chore.

At the heart of the HB-70 is MAC’s proprietary high-carbon Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel (AUS-8). Unlike softer Western steels that dull quickly or ultra-hard boutique steels that chip easily, this alloy is tempered to 59-61 Rockwell C. It hits the 'sweet spot' of edge retention and durability. Because this model features a stamped, bolsterless design, the entire blade is usable and significantly easier to sharpen from heel to tip. The 2mm spine thickness ensures the blade passes through dense root vegetables like butternut squash with minimal resistance, while the 15-degree edge geometry provides that signature 'MAC bite' on soft-skinned produce like ripe summer tomatoes.