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Mercer Culinary M23520 Renaissance, 9-Inch Chef's Knife

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Size: 9"


Color: Chef's Knife


Features

  • QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Knife is precision-forged with high-carbon German cutlery steel for incredible long-lasting sharpness
  • SUPERIOR DESIGN: Triple riveted, ergonomic handle is tough, lightweight and resistant to excessive physical wear, and rounded spine offers a comfort grip
  • BEST USE: The perfect knife for chopping, mincing, and cutting. Ideal for dicing onions, mincing shallots, chopping herbs, and crushing garlic
  • EASY CARE: To maximize the performance and longevity of your Mercer knife, carefully wash cutlery by hand after each use 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 RENAISSANCE SERIES: Our take on a classic with a combination of extraordinary fit, form and function; this Renaissance knife works for professional use or the home cooking enthusiast

Description

Mercer Culinary Renaissance 9-Inch Forged Chef's Knife

Blade Material: High Carbon Steel


Brand: Mercer Culinary


Color: Chef's Knife


Handle Material: Delrin, Santoprene


Blade Edge: Plain


Blade Material: High Carbon Steel


Brand: Mercer Culinary


Color: Chef's Knife


Handle Material: Delrin, Santoprene


Blade Edge: Plain


Blade Length: 9 Inches


Construction Type: Forged


Item Weight: 8.8 ounces


Blade Color: Silver


Is Dishwasher Safe: No


Item Length: 9 Inches


Manufacturer: Mercer Tool Corp.


Size: 9"


UPC: 765301905637


Global Trade Identification Number: 37


Department: Kitchen and Dining


Country of Origin: Taiwan


Item model number: M23520


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Care instructions: Hand Wash


Assembly required: No


Number of pieces: 1


Batteries required: No


Included Components: Mercer Culinary Renaissance 9-Inch Forged Chef's Knife


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Excellent knife for the price
Size: 9" Color: Chef's Knife
Mercer knives are made with the same steel as Wusthof, Henckels, and Messermeister, but cost a fraction of what the German-made equivalents do. They're not quite as well finished as their German counterparts, but that can actually be an advantage- that mirror polish on the Wusthof is beautiful to behold, but any knife that gets any use at all will inevitably get scratches on the blade and handle. The more polished the knife, the more the scratches stand out. The Mercer knife takes a few design cues from Messermeister, namely the thinner blade, the abbreviated bolster web, and the rounded spine. Back in the 1980s, when Wusthof was king, the thinking was that a heavier blade was better, that somehow the weight of the blade would "do the work for you"- a silly proposition. A thinner blade goes through the food easier and without as much wedging, and the lighter weight is much less fatiguing. The only time a heavier blade is better is if it isn't sharp, and you have to force it through the food with brute strength. Sharpen your knives and you won't have to worry about it. For a long time, a fully webbed bolster was considered a sign of quality. The reason being that it identified the knife as being forged, rather than stamped. The web itself (which is what most people mean when they say "bolster") serves no purpose, and actually gets in the way of sharpening the knife properly, and makes it far more difficult than it needs to be. Messermeister and Mercer have done away with the webbed bolster, so there's nothing getting in the way of keeping your knife sharp. Wusthof and Zwilling/Henckels have nice, crisp, squared-off edges on the spine of the knife. It looks pretty, but when holding the knife properly, the square edges dig into the skin where your index finger meets the palm of your hand. Messermeister and Mercer round off those sharp corners, making it more comfortable to hold correctly, especially when using it for any length of time. I personally don't like the Mercer 10" Chef knife, and the 8" (which is considered the norm for household use) is just not quite enough knife. In my experience, the 9" Chef Knife is the sweet spot, and the one I recommend. This is the knife that will handle 80% of your cutting needs. After that, an inexpensive serrated bread knife and paring knife (serrated knives aren't worth sharpening, once it gets dull, it's best just to get a new one, so a reasonably cheap stamped bread knife is the way to go) will round out the kit. After that, if you're going to be fabricating proteins and/or boning out poultry, a 5.5" boning knife will come in handy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025 by Green Street
    • Great knife, I really feel like a chef. It's big though. Crocadile Dundee big. Lol. I like that.
Size: 9" Color: Chef's Knife
Great feel. Especially fond of the rounded spine that they add. It's the back of blade that is rounded so that its a softer feel on my index finger that I place there while I cut. Very comfotable. Lifetime guarantee lets me relax about it failing. The size takes some getting used to but the advantage of having a long pull stroke is worth it to me. Also, the length allows me to apply more leverage to the cut if I hold that nose down like a hinge and drop the butt like a papercutter. The added length puts leverage and science on my side against hard items like raw sweet potatoes. All in all very satisfied. Would buy as a gift for a friend - that says something. Also, the size reminds my young children this is a different knife...Daddy's knife. No touching. Great news for Dad since the blade is razor sharp. Not a toy! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021 by John Brislin
    • It’s perfect!
Size: 9" Color: Chef's Knife
I love my 9 inch chef knife! I’m an avid home cook who loves quality tools and items so I was a little suspicious of this knife at first. But it’s really good and super sharp. Holds a edge for a while though I hone mine before each new meal is cooked just because I like a razor sharp blade. The weight is heavy and firm. Like it should be! Let the weight if the knife do the work. Feels great in your hand with no rough edges. Try it out. If you don’t like it send it back. Lol. It’s Amazon after all! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2022 by David Odell
    • Review from an average home cook.
Size: 9" Color: Chef's Knife
Best knife I've ever used. With that said, I've only used cheap knives like "Tasty" knives. I was planning on investing in a high dollar German set and read from a culinary website these were very close for less money. That's why I bought them, and it works for me.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024 by Placeholder
    • Still very sharp, somewhat large.
Size: 9" Color: Chef's Knife
This knife is really nice and still very sharp. The blade is somewhat big but at the time of purchase, it was cheaper that the 8 inch one. However, it is what I need when cutting into large vegetables like spaghetti & butternut squash. Also, I can see that the tang goes through to the end of the handle which was very important to me. The other knife I was looking at, (America's Test Kitchen first choice, Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef's Knife), I did not know if the tang went though the length of the handle, that's why I chose this one, their second choice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022 by J C
    • Highly recommend
Size: 9" Color: Chef's Knife
I have the 9, 10 and 3.5 inch versions of this. I got them for work, as I wanted something quality but not too expensive (since there's always idiots that will take your knife and use it to open cans or some other dumb stuff like that). But yeah really great knives. I use the 9" daily, always get compliments on it when someone else uses it. The weight balance is great, and the handle doesn't cause any issues if I'm using the knife all day. Highly recommend this line of knives. Whether it be for work, or home. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025 by Jimmy
    • Take the plunge...
Size: 9" Color: Chef's Knife
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The knife arrived in perfect condition two days ahead of schedule. Factory packaged in blister pack - expect to need scissors to open. Knife construction and materials are top drawer - beautifully made and well balanced. Blade thickness at delrin handle is equal to 2 dimes, thinning towards point to the thickness of a single dime. I expect a lifetime of use with this purchase. Will update if expectations are not met. As noted in pic, knife is constructed in Taiwan from high carbon stainless steel sourced from Germany. Sharp enough to easily shave hair right out of the package. Added 8/3/15: I queried Mercerabout sharpening specs on this knife and got this reply: "For our Chef knives we use 3.00mm stainless steel; 15 degree on each side, so 30 degree for the edge." Since most home kitchen knife sharpeners are designed for knives with an edge sharpened at 40 degrees, or 20 degrees per side, they are not suitable for this or, apparently, any other Mercer chef's knife. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2015 by trdavidson trdavidson

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