MAC Superior 7-inch Utility and Chef’s Knife

Updated from the Original Series, the Superior Series has larger handles and thicker blades for more weight and strength. The SA-70 is a 7-inch utility knife built on that pattern, long enough to work as a compact chef’s knife and small enough to use as a slicer for meat, fruit and vegetables. It can also be used as a steak knife.

The firmer blade holds its line through firm produce such as apples and fennel, and the larger handle suits cooks who find the Original Series handles small. It keeps the rounded tip of the Original Series.

MAC’s own collection lists it with its chef’s knives. It is paired with a parer in the Superior 2-piece set. For a longer Superior knife, see the SA-80; browse the full Superior Series. Our guide to knife shapes explains utility knives.

SKU: SA-70

Availability: In stock

$94.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Blade length: 7.1 inches (180 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
    • Model number: SA-70

    MAC Paring and Utility Knives

    KnifeSeriesWhat sets it apart
    2.5-inch bird’s beak parerChefCurved blade for peeling and turning
    3.25-inch paring knifeProfessionalShort, pointed blade with bolster
    4-inch paring knifeChefPointed tip, light blade
    4-inch paring knifeOriginalRounded tip, hanging hole
    4-inch santoku paring knifeSuperiorSantoku profile in paring size
    5-inch prep knife with dimplesChefTall blade with dimples
    5-inch utility knifeProfessionalNarrow blade with bolster
    5-inch paring and utility knifeSuperiorStiffer Superior blade
    5.5-inch utility knifeChefBetween a parer and a chef’s knife
    5.5-inch non-stick utility knifeChefNon-stick coated HB-55
    6-inch utility knifeProfessionalLongest Professional utility
    6.5-inch chef and utility knifeOriginalRounded tip, hanging hole
    7-inch utility and chef’s knifeSuperiorSuperior 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) 7.1 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 180 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type AUS8
    Rockwell Hardness 60
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Black Pakkawood
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand MAC
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU SA-70
    Manufacturer's Part Number SA-70
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $110.00

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