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Specifications
- Blade length: 8.5 inches (216 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
- Construction: stamped, with no bolster
- Model number: HB-85
MAC Chef’s Knives Compared
The Chef Series is the thinnest and lightest; the Professional Series adds a bolster; the Ultimate Series adds a thicker blade and a larger bolster for the heft of a forged knife.
| Knife | Series | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|
| 7.25-inch chef’s knife | Chef | Compact, light gyuto shape |
| 7-inch non-stick gyuto | Chef | Black fluorine non-stick coating |
| 8-inch chef’s knife | Chef | Thin, light, no bolster |
| 8-inch chef’s knife with dimples | Chef | Chef Series blade with dimples |
| 8-inch chef’s knife with dimples | Professional | Bolster, dimples, Superior steel |
| 8.25-inch non-stick sushi chef’s knife | Chef | Non-stick coated blade |
| 8.5-inch chef’s knife | Chef | Narrow, light gyuto shape |
| 8.5-inch chef’s knife | Professional | Bolster, French profile |
| 8.5-inch wide heavy chef’s knife | Ultimate | Wide, thick yo-deba style blade |
| 9-inch chef’s knife | Ultimate | Heaviest bolster, forged feel |
| 9.5-inch chef’s knife | Professional | Bolster, French profile |
| 10-inch chef’s knife | Chef | Long, light, no bolster |
| 10-inch chef’s knife with dimples | Chef | Long Chef Series blade with dimples |
| 10.25-inch chef’s knife | Ultimate | Heaviest bolster, forged feel |
| 10.75-inch chef’s knife | Professional | Longest Professional chef’s knife |
Keeping the Edge
Hone the edge regularly to maintain performance. Honing will extend the life of your knife between sharpenings. Once the blade is dull, we recommend sharpening with whetstones, a MAC ceramic rod or a MAC hand-held knife sharpener.
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) | 8.5 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 216 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | 1.75 |
| 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-85 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | HB-85 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $95.00 |
