Mercer BPX 10-inch Chef’s Knife

Mercer’s BPX line includes most of its butchery knives, and the 10-inch chef’s knife brings the same build to the prep station. The blade is stamped from high-carbon German steel and ice-hardened to 57 to 58 HRC, a little harder than the Genesis and Renaissance knives, so it holds its edge between sharpenings.

A mirror-finished blade helps food release, and the textured glass-reinforced nylon handle and finger guard keep a firm grip on a long, heavy prep shift. The 10-inch length suits volume chopping and large proteins.


Choosing a 10-inch Chef’s Knife

For forged weight, see the Genesis 10-inch. For a lighter stamped knife, see the Millennia 10-inch.

SKU: M13724

Availability: In stock

Regular Price: $34.30

Special Price $28.50

  • Details

    Specifications

    • Blade length: 10 inches (25.4 cm)
    • Construction: stamped and ice-hardened high-carbon German steel, mirror-finished blade
    • Handle: textured glass-reinforced nylon, with a finger guard
    • Hardness: 57 to 58 HRC
    • Edge: taper-ground, 15 degrees
    • Certification: NSF
    • Country of manufacture: Taiwan
    • Item number: M13724
    • Warranty: Mercer limited lifetime warranty (25 years for corporate users)

    Comparing Mercer Chef’s Knives

    KnifeLineBladeBest suited to
    Genesis 6-inch Chef’s KnifeGenesis6 in.Small boards and smaller hands
    Genesis 8-inch Short Bolster Chef’s KnifeGenesis8 in.All-purpose; full-edge sharpening
    Genesis 9-inch Short Bolster Chef’s KnifeGenesis9 in.More reach with forged weight
    Genesis 10-inch Short Bolster Chef’s KnifeGenesis10 in.Volume prep
    Renaissance 8-inch Chef’s KnifeRenaissance8 in.All-purpose; riveted handle
    Renaissance 9-inch Chef’s KnifeRenaissance9 in.A middle length
    Renaissance 10-inch Chef’s KnifeRenaissance10 in.Volume prep
    Millennia 8-inch Chef’s KnifeMillennia8 in.A light first chef’s knife
    Millennia 10-inch Chef’s KnifeMillennia10 in.Long strokes at a light weight
    Ultimate White 8-inch Chef’s KnifeUltimate White8 in.Everyday prep
    Ultimate White 10-inch Chef’s KnifeUltimate White10 in.Volume prep
    BPX 10-inch Chef’s KnifeBPX10 in.Heavy prep, harder steel

    Choosing a Mercer Line

    LineConstructionSteel and hardnessHandle
    GenesisForged, with a bolsterHigh-carbon German, 56 ± 1 HRCSantoprene, non-slip when wet
    RenaissanceForged, short bolster, full tangHigh-carbon German, 56 ± 1 HRCTriple-riveted Delrin
    MillenniaStampedHigh-carbon Japanese, 53 to 54 HRCSantoprene and polypropylene, finger guard
    Ultimate WhiteStampedHigh-carbon Japanese, 53 to 54 HRCWhite polypropylene, finger guard
    BPXStamped, ice-hardenedHigh-carbon German, 57 to 58 HRCGlass-reinforced nylon, finger guard

    Care

    • Wash by hand after each use with warm water and a mild soap, then dry with a soft towel. Mercer advises against the dishwasher: heat can break down the handle, and caustic detergent can stain and pit the blade.
    • Do not leave the knife soaking. If chlorine or bleach touches the blade, rinse it off at once.
    • Avoid long contact with aluminum pans or a stainless steel sink, and do not leave the knife standing in condiments held in metal pans. Prolonged contact can cause pitting.
    • Store the knife in a block, on a magnetic bar or in a knife guard.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 10 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 254 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type X30Cr13
    Rockwell Hardness 57-58
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Glass Reinforced Nylon
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Mercer
    Country of Manufacture Taiwan
    SKU M13724
    Manufacturer's Part Number M13724
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $57.88

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