Mercer Ultimate White 8-inch Chef’s Knife

Mercer’s Ultimate White line is built for the value-minded kitchen, and the 8-inch chef’s knife is its everyday blade. It is stamped from high-carbon Japanese steel with a hollow-ground blade, which Mercer says makes the edge easy to maintain and quick to sharpen.

The white polypropylene handle has textured finger points and a finger guard. In a kitchen with several cooks, a white handle is easy to tell apart from black-handled knives on a magnetic bar or in a drawer.


Other Sizes

The Ultimate White 10-inch Chef’s Knife adds reach. For a black-handled stamped knife, see the Millennia 8-inch.

SKU: M18110

Availability: In stock

$18.05
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Blade length: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
    • Construction: stamped high-carbon Japanese steel
    • Handle: white polypropylene, with textured finger points and a finger guard
    • Hardness: 53 to 54 HRC
    • Edge: hollow-ground blade, 15 degrees
    • Certification: NSF
    • Country of manufacture: Taiwan
    • Item number: M18110
    • 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) 8 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 200 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind Hollow Ground
    Steel Type X30Cr13
    Rockwell Hardness 53-54 HRC
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Polypropylene
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Mercer
    Country of Manufacture Taiwan
    SKU M18110
    Manufacturer's Part Number 18110
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $30.52

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