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Mercer Genesis 8-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knife

Mercer Genesis 8-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knife

The 8-inch Genesis chef’s knife is the forged Mercer knife for cooks who want the weight and balance of a German-style blade with a soft, non-slip handle. Mercer shortens the bolster on this model, so the edge runs all the way to the heel and the whole blade can be sharpened, a detail that matters after a few years of honing and sharpening.

The Santoprene handle grips securely even when the hand is wet or greasy, which suits a busy professional station as well as a home kitchen. The blade has enough curve to rock through herbs and garlic and enough length to dice an onion or break down a chicken.

Choosing a Size and Line

For more reach, see the Genesis 9-inch and 10-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knives. The Renaissance 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the forged alternative with a riveted handle, and the Millennia 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the lighter stamped option. Our kitchen knife shapes guide explains how chef’s knife lengths compare.

SKU: M21078

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Specifications

Blade length: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
Bolster: shortened, leaving the full edge exposed for sharpening
Construction: precision forged high-carbon German steel
Handle: Santoprene, with a non-slip grip that holds when wet
Hardness: 56 ± 1 HRC
Edge: taper-ground, 15 degrees
Certification: NSF
Country of manufacture: Taiwan
Item number: M21078
Warranty: Mercer limited lifetime warranty (25 years for corporate users)

Comparing Mercer Chef’s Knives

Knife	Line	Blade	Best suited to
Genesis 6-inch Chef’s Knife	Genesis	6 in.	Small boards and smaller hands
Genesis 8-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knife	Genesis	8 in.	All-purpose; full-edge sharpening
Genesis 9-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knife	Genesis	9 in.	More reach with forged weight
Genesis 10-inch Short Bolster Chef’s Knife	Genesis	10 in.	Volume prep
Renaissance 8-inch Chef’s Knife	Renaissance	8 in.	All-purpose; riveted handle
Renaissance 9-inch Chef’s Knife	Renaissance	9 in.	A middle length
Renaissance 10-inch Chef’s Knife	Renaissance	10 in.	Volume prep
Millennia 8-inch Chef’s Knife	Millennia	8 in.	A light first chef’s knife
Millennia 10-inch Chef’s Knife	Millennia	10 in.	Long strokes at a light weight
Ultimate White 8-inch Chef’s Knife	Ultimate White	8 in.	Everyday prep
Ultimate White 10-inch Chef’s Knife	Ultimate White	10 in.	Volume prep
BPX 10-inch Chef’s Knife	BPX	10 in.	Heavy prep, harder steel

Choosing a Mercer Line

Line	Construction	Steel and hardness	Handle
Genesis	Forged, with a bolster	High-carbon German, 56 ± 1 HRC	Santoprene, non-slip when wet
Renaissance	Forged, short bolster, full tang	High-carbon German, 56 ± 1 HRC	Triple-riveted Delrin
Millennia	Stamped	High-carbon Japanese, 53 to 54 HRC	Santoprene and polypropylene, finger guard
Ultimate White	Stamped	High-carbon Japanese	White polypropylene, finger guard
BPX	Stamped, ice-hardened	High-carbon German, 57 to 58 HRC	Glass-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)	8 in.
Blade Length (mm)	No
Blade Width (inches)	1.875
Grind	50/50 Bevel
Steel Type	X50CrMoV15
Rockwell Hardness	56
Stainless	Yes
Handle Material	Santoprene
Spine Thickness (mm)	2.5
Brand	Mercer
Country of Manufacture	Taiwan
SKU	M21078
Manufacturer's Part Number	M21078
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$95.72