MAC Superior 6.5-inch Santoku

The santoku is the Japanese all-purpose knife: a flat edge for push cuts and chopping, a rounded nose, and a tall blade that keeps the knuckles off the board. The MAC SK-65 is a 6.5-inch santoku in the Superior Series, for cooks who prefer a shorter blade.

The MAC Superior Santoku has a thick spine that tapers to a very thin edge, which glides through food with ease. Its large, ergonomically shaped handle feels extremely comfortable in the hand, and a sand-blasted strip runs along the edge of the blade to reduce surface tension and prevent sticking. This knife is a fantastic addition to any collection, and was voted “Favorite Knife” by Food & Wine.

It suits cooks who chop more than they rock. Onions, cabbage, carrots and boneless chicken fall to straight down-and-forward cuts, and the height lets you scoop the prep off the board. At 6.5 inches it is shorter than an 8-inch chef’s knife and easier to control on a small board.

The Professional MSK-65 adds a bolster and dimples. The SK-65 is paired with a small santoku in the Superior santoku set. Browse the Superior Series, or see our guide to kitchen knife shapes.

SKU: SK-65

Availability: In stock

$84.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Blade length: 6.7 inches (170 mm)
    • Series: MAC Superior Series: 2.0 to 2.5 mm blades with a slightly stiffer feel and larger handles than the Original Series
    • Steel: MAC Superior steel, a molybdenum stainless steel given an additional sub-zero tempering step for edge retention
    • Edge: double bevel, sharpened evenly on both sides at about 15 degrees per side
    • Handle: black Pakkawood, riveted
    • Blade face: sand-blasted strip along the edge
    • Overall length: 11.62 inches (29.5 cm)
    • Weight: 5.7 ounces (162 g)
    • Model number: SK-65

    MAC Santoku and Vegetable Knives

    KnifeSeriesWhat sets it apart
    6.5-inch santokuSuperiorSand-blasted strip, no bolster
    6.5-inch santoku with dimplesProfessionalBolster, dimples, Superior steel
    6.5-inch vegetable cleaverSuperiorTall, rounded vegetable blade
    6.5-inch nakiriJapaneseFlat edge, light blade
    6.5-inch nakiriProfessionalFlat edge with bolster

    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) 6.7 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 170 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 1.875
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type AUS8
    Rockwell Hardness 60
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Black Pakkawood
    Spine Thickness (mm) 2
    Brand MAC
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU SK-65
    Manufacturer's Part Number SK-65
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $100.00

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