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Specifications
- Blade length: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
- 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: M20405
- Warranty: Mercer limited lifetime warranty (25 years for corporate users)
Comparing Mercer Paring and Utility Knives
| Knife | Line | Blade | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3.5-inch Paring Knife | Genesis | 3.5 in. | Paring with a forged knife |
| Renaissance 3.5-inch Paring Knife | Renaissance | 3.5 in. | Paring with a riveted handle |
| Millennia 3.5-inch Paring Knife | Millennia | 3.5 in. | A light everyday parer |
| Ultimate White 3-inch Paring Knife | Ultimate White | 3 in. | In-hand peeling |
| Genesis 2.5-inch Bird’s Beak Peeler | Genesis | 2.5 in., curved | Tourné cuts, round produce |
| Renaissance 2.5-inch Bird’s Beak Peeler | Renaissance | 2.5 in., curved | Tourné cuts, round produce |
| Millennia 2.5-inch Bird’s Beak Peeler | Millennia | 2.5 in., curved | Tourné cuts, round produce |
| Genesis 5-inch Utility Knife | Genesis | 5 in. | Small board work |
| Renaissance 5-inch Utility Knife | Renaissance | 5 in. | Small board work |
| Renaissance 5-inch Serrated Utility Knife | Renaissance | 5 in., serrated | Tomatoes and rolls |
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, 53 to 54 HRC | 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) | 5 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 127 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | 0.75 |
| Grind | 50/50 Bevel |
| Steel Type | X50CrMoV15 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 56 |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Handle Material | Santoprene |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | 1.6 |
| Brand | Mercer |
| Country of Manufacture | Taiwan |
| SKU | M20405 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | M20405 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $55.22 |
