Mercer Culinary M21078 Genesis 8-Inch Short Bolster Chef's Knife,Black
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Style: Short Bolster Chef's Knife 8-inch
Features
- QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Knife is precision-forged with high-carbon German steel for better durability, and taper-ground edge allows for increased efficiency when cutting along with incredible long-lasting sharpness
- SUPERIOR DESIGN: The finest handle in forged cutlery; built to last ergonomic handle offers comfort and a non-slip grip, even with wet hands
- BEST USE: The perfect knife for chopping, mincing, and cutting. Ideal for dicing onions, mincing shallots, chopping herbs, crushing garlic, and shredding cabbage
- EASY CARE: To maximize the performance and longevity of your knife, carefully wash cutlery by hand with warm water and mild soap; rinse and dry completely with a soft towel. Do not place in dishwasher or submerge for long periods of time
- MERCER CULINARY GENESIS SERIES: Never stop experimenting in the kitchen; this Genesis knife is essential in every kitchen, perfect for professional use or the home cooking enthusiast
Description
Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Short Bolster Forged Chef's Knife
Blade Material: High Carbon Steel
Brand: Mercer Culinary
Color: Black
Handle Material: Santoprene
Blade Edge: Plain
Brand Name: Mercer Culinary
Manufacturer: Mercer Culinary
UPC: 765301907525
Global Trade Identification Number: 25
Model Number: M21078
Manufacturer Part Number: M21078
Item Type Name: Mercer Culinary M21078 Genesis 8" Forged Chef Knife with Short Bolster
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Included Components: Chef's Knife
Blade Material Type: High Carbon Steel
Handle Material: Santoprene
Is the item dishwasher safe?: No
Material Type: Stainless Steel
BladeLength: 8 Inches
Item Weight: 0.53 Pounds
Item Length: 12 Inches
Size: 8"
Color: Black
Blade Color: Silver
Blade Edge: Plain
Construction Type: Forged
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Style: Short Bolster Chef's Knife 8-inch
Great knife!! My son bought me one for Christmas along with a magnetic knife stand, and I ended up buying another one that’s a different size. Cut extremely well, but do be careful that you don’t slice your hands, which my husband did the first time he used it. They’re extremely sharp! They do need to be washed and dried immediately after use so they don’t rust. Will be buying more to use as regular steak knives, and they’re holding up really well!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026 by debbie nielson
Style: Short Bolster Chef's Knife 8-inch
Such a great quality chef knife for a great price! I've been a Chef for 7 years and been in the industry for about 18 years. I know a good quality knife when i see one and these are definitely it! I bought about 10 of these for our house knives at work and will continue to buy when needed. It's German steel and so they are super sharp, easy to sharpen and it will keep a very sharp edge without the need to sharpen it so often. It has a nice rubber grip to help reduce it slipping out your hand while slicing and dicing. It's such a great knife overall and it will not break the bank! Get your own and see for yourself.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023 by meandy moeun
Style: Short Bolster Chef's Knife 8-inch
Great everyday knife. Textured handle gives great control, easy to keep sharp. I don't think you can get a better knife at twice the price.
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2026 by SFreed
Style: Short Bolster Chef's Knife 8-inch
For such a low price, it's a decent knife. I wouldn't use this as my main chef's knife. The balance feels off to me, and it's a bit difficult to cut through tough things like carrots and onions. I don't think it holds an edge as well as my more expensive one either. However, it works fine as a second knife for when I have help in the kitchen. It cuts through most foods without any trouble and holds an edge fairly well. If you're looking for an inexpensive chef's knife, this one works.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024 by Amazon Customer
Style: Short Bolster Chef's Knife 8-inch
As you can see from my picture, I built an entire knife block out of the Mercer Genesis series. I was turned on to Mercer culinary products by my friends who went to culinary school which was attached to my college. I'm not a professional chef, but I'm an avid home cook who occasionally cooks for events and gatherings. I use my knives daily, with my chef's knife, bread knife, and vegetable clever being used constantly. I was given a gift of $200 to build a knife block I used that and got most the knives in my picture and have added a few since. Without comparing this knife to other brands I would say it is the best knife in its category. However, if you're more of an avid cook you might be asking yourself if you should get this or the other top German brands. You cannot go wrong, they are both good choices. However, after borrowing a Wusthof for a month and comparing it with this there are some differences but to me personally it is not enough to warrant $150. The only difference I experienced is that the wusthof held its edge for a longer period of time which is not a surprise given the price difference but it wasn't an astounding difference. As a home cook, I was just able to hone the edge and return it or use my whetstone to maintain an excellent edge. The Mercer knife has better balance and feel to me personally. Aesthetically, I really like the short bolster I think it looks really professional. In my experience, the only weak point on these knives are to be expected because they are high carbon steel. If you leave water or have water spots on them for a very long period that you did not notice they will rust. I used to have my knife block by the sink and small droplets of water got on the bolster. This led to small spot rust on the bolster by the handle which was easy to remedy and not on every knife. Now, every month or so I take all my knives out to give them a look over (you pay good money for good equipment so you should take good care of it). If you want to spend the money and get something that is objectively better you can, but for myself, buying a brand that while not made in America is an American company, is better looking and handles better than the expensive brands with 90% of the edge made with the same exact steel compound it was a no-brainer for me. To test it out I had a friend or two trial both of the knives to see which one they thought was more expensive than they thought the Mercer was the more expensive knife.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020 Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020 by Chris Smith
Style: Short Bolster Chef's Knife 8-inch
I started doing a lot more cooking during the quarantine. Or maybe instead of cooking, I should say "cutting raw ingredients and heating them in the oven to make them edible". My signature dishes are chicken, steak, and roasted vegetables. You heard me right: vegetables. It turns out they taste pretty good when you roast them and add a little bit of seasoning. Previously, I had a very cheap chef serrated knife that I bought from the grocery store. Food preparation involved a lot of vigorous hacking and sawing. At some point it dawned on me that my knife was super dull and it was dangerous to be using my other hand anywhere in its vicinity. So I put on my consumer hat to find the perfect chef's knife. After some research, I decided to avoid getting a knife with a full bolster or serrated edge because of the potential to interfere with sharpening. I decided that a Japanese style knife would likely be too expensive. For German-style knives, something like a Wusthof would also be out of my price range. The Mercers eventually stood out because they are a respected brand, and have some highly rated offerings at budget price points. Specifically, it was between this knife (the Mercer Genesis) and the Mercer Millennia. I chose the Genesis because of the forged construction and full tang, so it has a more premium look and might be more durable over time. The difference between the Genesis and my old knife has been like night and day. Out of the box, the Genesis was like a freaking light saber; anything I threw in front if it, it cut with barely any effort. I became even more worried about cutting myself than I was before, so I try to be extremely careful whenever I am handling it. The handle is very comfortable, and the weight feels very well balanced. The blade has a high quality look to it, and shows no signs of rust or discoloration so far. Along with the knife, I picked up a cheap honing steel, and have been using it every time I use the knife. After about a month of daily use, the edge is still very usable but not as light saber-like as it was initially. At some point, I'll pick up a set of whetstones and have a go at them. So far I am very pleased with this purchase. If you are looking for your first real chef's knife, I would say to definitely consider Mercer's lineup: - the Genesis if you can justify spending around $40. - the Culinary Renaissance looks to be even a little nicer at around $50. - the Millennia at around $20. - the Culinary Ultimate is currently around $12 if you're really hard up. There are a large number of other highly rated (and very nice looking) alternatives on Amazon under $40 if you are less concerned about brand recognition.
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Style: Short Bolster Chef's Knife 8-inch
Brilliant knife! My partner has a set at his house, and as a traveling medical professional who cooks more rarely, I purchased this as my one-and-done. Easy to hone, sharp, and durable (my partner has had his for over 10 years), I find it the perfect size to cut just about anything I need- not too small and not too large; this is the most versatile knife for a functional minimalist kitchen.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2025 by jessica c.
Style: Short Bolster Chef's Knife 8-inch
I have been trying a bunch of chefs knives over the last few years. The last one I rated pretty high and I still think that on sale it's a very good knife for the money. But two things started to bother me. First it, like many, are in the asian style of a very straight blade. I do a lot of chopping and like to use the knife to transfer to the pan and straight blades don't have a lot of surface and that makes it hard. Also I like that the curved blade really does better on an old cutting board. The straight blade made it hard sometimes to cut all the way through and rocking doesn't work well with straight blades. Another annoyance is that that other knife, and a lot of the non premium blades, are not very hard. I sharpen and hone my blades pretty diligently so this wasn't a huge deal but it was noticeable. The Mercer blade is harder than most of the other blades in this price range and it really does make a difference. The fit and finish was better than the other blades, all the sharp edges (except the blade...) were smoothed. On some of the import blades the back of the blade is quite sharp and you need to break it with some sandpaper or risk getting cut. The balance is quite good and for me the blade is the right thickness. We have some big name German blades and I find them a bit too thick. Plus they are now made with a more asian streighter blade. What got me to try these is that they seem to be the "entry" level professional chefs knives. ie they are the knife's people who want to be chefs get before they get famous and can afford to drop a couple of hundred on a single blade. So a good working professional knife. If you have been looking around and maybe have a couple of the chinese "german steel" knives that are out there and are looking for an upgrade I would highly recommend this knife. And if you haven't collected some chinese "german steel" knives I would skip them and go straight to Mercer.
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