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Mac Knife Professional 8 Inch Hollow Edge Chef Knife
Last Updated: June 5, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.3
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/10
Total Reviews
658
Old Reviews
434
Unverified
90
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12.63 meters
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Review Analysis - 134 recent, verified reviews
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Cut
78cutting, chef, cuts, knives, vegetables
+74%
-26%
" ... My wife loves this knife. ... "
" ... This is an excellent knife and brought big smiles to all in my family who used it the first time. ... We absolutely love this knife. ... My favorite knife in my kitchen, and we have some pretty nice knife sets. ... "
" ... I consider over $100 for a single knife a significant investment. ... "
" ... Love this knife. ... "
" ... The knife felt good in my hands and is quite sharp. ... I have been able to cut and chop meats and vegetables with ease so far. ... "
" ... I bought this knife a few months ago and it works great. ... "
" ... This is such a good knife. ... "
" ... We were able to rescue it, but it would be nice if the knife came with a care guide for nice-knife-newbies. ... "
Body
45knife, handle, weight, hand, water
+76%
-24%
" ... The feel in the hand is light and maneuverable. ... "
" ... It holds an edge extraordinarily well. ... "
" ... The handle feels wonderful in my hand, although I am wondering how large hands would fit. ... "
" ... It works very well, with excellent weight and balance, and is very sharp. ... "
" ... If you want a knife that’s professional quality and going to hold an edge and be comfortable and easy to use look no further. ... "
" ... Scary sharp and a delight to hold. ... "
" ... Easy to hold, nice weight… A little pricey but well worth it! ... "
" ... Handle is smaller than I would like for my large male hands but I am able to use it OK. Has a narrow 15 degree edge which I am unable to sharpen in my Chef's Choice 120 degree sharpener so I will have to sharpen with a stone. ... Probably would purchase a different knife that fit my hand better if I was doing it all over again but the MAC is a good knife if it is comfortable in your hand. ... "
Food
20cooking, vegetables, slices, cook, meat
+90%
-10%
" ... Slices through grape tomatoes without smushing them, if that helps anyone! ... "
" ... For the professional chef or home cook who appreciates the value of a good chefs knife this is a must have. ... "
" ... I figured I would get a quality chef knife just because I was cooking more and saw that this knife had a number of good reviews so I bought it back in September. ... "
" ... This knife is not meant for those philistines, this is a beautiful knife that will let you enjoy cooking - it makes it a pleasure. ... Thomas Keller, the American chef with the most Michelin stars, buys this knife for every new chef/cook that starts at The French Laundry, Per Se, etc. ... If you’re a terrible, lazy cook - this is not a good knife for you, but it’s objectively a superb knife that offers incredible performance and value. ... You can’t fix stupid, but this beautiful knife can help take your cooking skills to the next level if you’re actually serious about cooking. ... "
" ... I cooked Christmas dinner with it. ... "
" ... For me that means eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, which means a lot of chopping and dicing. ... "
" ... As it is my prize knife, I only take it out for bigger meals with a lot of food prep. ... "
" ... Like many others I’m cooking more and needed a real knife for prep. ... "
Body / Comfort
18hand, handle, sharp, hands, balanced
+89%
-11%
" ... You may want to check the clearance before you can get comfortable though ... "
" ... The feel in the hand is light and maneuverable. ... "
" ... It feels great in my hand, is easy to maneuver, but somehow, I feel it gave out too soon. ... "
" ... I love the way this knife feels in the hand, very well balanced and surprisingly light and nimble. ... "
" ... Keep fingers clear. ... "
" ... If you want a knife that’s professional quality and going to hold an edge and be comfortable and easy to use look no further. ... "
" ... I have smaller hands and its really comfortable to use. ... "
" ... Handle is smaller than I would like for my large male hands but I am able to use it OK. Has a narrow 15 degree edge which I am unable to sharpen in my Chef's Choice 120 degree sharpener so I will have to sharpen with a stone. ... Probably would purchase a different knife that fit my hand better if I was doing it all over again but the MAC is a good knife if it is comfortable in your hand. ... "
Usage
15sharp, knife, easy to use, house, chef
+93%
-7%
" ... We got this knife as a housewarming gift and loved it so much we gave this one to a different friend for their housewarming gift. ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... I was very excited to get a "real" chef's knife as a gift. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift and they told me that it was just what they wanted and looked forward to ownership for a lifetime. ... "
" ... Good balance and ease of use. ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for one of my friends who’s a chef. ... "
" ... Best item in my kitchen. ... "
" ... It's beautifully balanced, razor sharp, and professionally crafted. ... "
Marketplace
15weeks, returning, refund, item, ended
+40%
-60%
" ... I had to return it. ... "
" ... I can only return a defective item after use for 2 months? ... "
" ... Unfortunately we had to return this item and will be looking for something different. ... "
" ... After finally getting an approval for a rerurn took 2 weeks since the day I asked for a refund to get my money back. ... "
" ... I am returning and not buying this brand again. ... "
" ... I ended up returning it. ... "
" ... I wish I could return it. ... "
" ... Of course this happed a few weeks after the Amazon return policy ended. ... Looks like they will NOT allow a return and refund. ... "
Body / Build Quality
15stainless steel, knife, weight, steel, small
+27%
-73%
" ... The metal quality seems pretty poor. ... "
" ... The orange stain will not come off. ... "
" ... However, I soon came to realize this is not stainless steel and of poor quality materials. ... "
" ... It developed tarnish spots and the writing has worn off (as seen in the photo). ... "
" ... Its scary sharp, and you have to be careful. ... As far as the other people complaining about it rusting? ... So rarely, the Rust maybe caused by the Production side. ... "
" ... This isn’t real stainless steel perhaps? ... "
" ... I should’ve put more weight on prior reviews because indeed The handle is too small! ... "
" ... After less than 6 months usage the tip broke off - didn't even get a half a year before damage. ... Thanks Wirecutter - I don't know what your definition of "durable" is, but mine doesn't apply to this expensive mistake. ... "
Body / Fit
14knife, holds, edge, hold, holds its edge
+93%
-7%
" ... This knife is extremely sharp and fits nicely in my hand. ... "
" ... It holds an edge extraordinarily well. ... "
" ... It holds it's sharp edge for a long time. ... "
" ... Scary sharp and a delight to hold. ... "
" ... I really enjoyed the performance and fit of this MAC knife the first couple weeks of use. ... "
" ... Hopefully it holds up over time. ... "
" ... The knife is easy to hold and very sharp. ... "
" ... The blade holds its edge very well. ... "
Reliability
11knife, years, mac, daily, wusthof
+64%
-36%
" ... Bought this a few months back and wanted to use it in a variety of circumstances before giving my review. ... "
" ... Not sure what someone could own for a lifetime these days but I hope this one does. ... "
" ... I use it multiple times a day for the past 3 months. ... "
" ... I have a Wusthof CLassic coming in a few days. ... "
" ... This was my choice, and I've been using it daily for about a week now. ... "
" ... It’s been my favorite for 20 years. ... "
" ... I have been using Mac products in kitchens for years. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
10weeks, returning, refund, item, ended
+10%
-90%
" ... I am returning and not buying this brand again. ... "
" ... Unfortunately we had to return this item and will be looking for something different. ... "
" ... I wish I could return it. ... "
" ... I ended up returning it. ... "
" ... I had to return it. ... "
" ... After finally getting an approval for a rerurn took 2 weeks since the day I asked for a refund to get my money back. ... "
" ... I can only return a defective item after use for 2 months? ... "
" ... Of course this happed a few weeks after the Amazon return policy ended. ... Looks like they will NOT allow a return and refund. ... "
Cleaning
7dry, rust, blade, wipe, wash
+71%
-29%
" ... Cleaned and stored it properly. ... "
" ... Been trying my best to properly clean and care for it so hopefully it lasts a long time. ... "
" ... Wash, clean, and wipe dry after each use. ... "
" ... Keeps awesome edge even with moderate use I have to clean edges about once a month. ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
Usage / As Gift
6knife, chef, wedding, housewarming, gave
+100%
" ... Bought this as a gift for one of my friends who’s a chef. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift and they told me that it was just what they wanted and looked forward to ownership for a lifetime. ... "
" ... I was very excited to get a "real" chef's knife as a gift. ... "
" ... We got this knife as a gift, then bought it for a wedding gift because we loved it so much. ... "
" ... We got this knife as a housewarming gift and loved it so much we gave this one to a different friend for their housewarming gift. ... "
Price
6worth, definitely worth, well worth, price, money
+83%
-17%
" ... I had been buying $40-50 knives before this and this is definitely worth the extra money it cost, it is a pleasure to use every time I take it out. ... "
" ... Not sure it's worth nearly $150 though. ... "
" ... Absolutely worth it. ... "
Body / Weight
6sharp, nice, small, shuns, holds its edge
+83%
-17%
" ... Easy to hold, nice weight… A little pricey but well worth it! ... "
" ... Very nice weight/heft, cuts like a dream and now my favorite out of various Wustoffs, Shuns, Henckels, Victronix and Globals that I acquired over the years. ... "
" ... Super sharp with a nice weight. ... "
" ... It works very well, with excellent weight and balance, and is very sharp. ... "
Wash
5hand, washing, dry, blade, always
+20%
-80%
" ... We always hand wash it and it just isn't worth the money. ... "
" ... and that’s hand washing them . ... "
" ... In addition when washing in the sink it scratches super easily . ... "
" ... I have been surprised to see that--even with careful care and hand-washing (never in dishwasher)--it has begone to show quite a few persistent rust spots on the blade, and the logo printing is beginning to wear off. ... "
Usage / Ease
5sharp, balance, use, super sharp, handle
+100%
" ... Good balance and ease of use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
5knife, years, user, knives, cutlery
+80%
-20%
" ... I ordered a MAC Mighty 8 in knife as a Christmas present from Cutlery and More for about $140. ... "
" ... I geek out on knives and this MAC is a superb value. ... "
" ... I have been using Mac products in kitchens for years. ... "
" ... After reading hundreds of reviews (user and tester) I decided on the MAC . ... "
Connectivity
5knives, knife, years, user, pairing
+80%
-20%
" ... I ordered a MAC Mighty 8 in knife as a Christmas present from Cutlery and More for about $140. ... "
" ... I geek out on knives and this MAC is a superb value. ... "
" ... I have been using Mac products in kitchens for years. ... "
" ... After reading hundreds of reviews (user and tester) I decided on the MAC . ... "
Body / Size
5handle, small, nice, size, shuns
+80%
-20%
" ... Big and small tasks. ... "
" ... Easy to hold, nice weight… A little pricey but well worth it! ... "
" ... Very nice weight/heft, cuts like a dream and now my favorite out of various Wustoffs, Shuns, Henckels, Victronix and Globals that I acquired over the years. ... "
Dry
4washing, knife, hand, drying, dishwasher
+50%
-50%
" ... It was always washed and dried by hand. ... "
" ... After the first spots, I've been extremely careful at washing and drying it right away. ... "
Software
3update, much, mac, issues, driver
+100%
" ... Again, you need to know what you have and how to care for it and what it's best applications are. ... "
" ... I own numerous Japanese carbon steel knives that cost 3x as much and require much more maintenance - but this MAC is my daily driver and the knife I buy for friends and family as gifts. ... "
" ... After reading hundreds of reviews (user and tester) I decided on the MAC . ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
3seller, amazon
+100%
" ... Thank you for a great experience! ... "
" ... A picture says it all. ... "
" ... I just wanted to give it a star ratings and not write a review. ... "
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Size: 12.63 meters