MAC Chef Series Gyuto Chef Knife 25.5cm (BK-100)
Product Description
The MAC Chef Series Gyuto BK-100 is a 25.5cm Japanese-made chef knife designed for everyday professional use. The gyuto profile is the Japanese equivalent of a western chef's knife —...
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- 1 Year
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Product Description
The MAC Chef Series Gyuto BK-100 is a 25.5cm Japanese-made chef knife designed for everyday professional use. The gyuto profile is the Japanese equivalent of a western chef's knife — slightly thinner behind the edge and with a more acute blade geometry — making it well suited to a wide range of prep tasks including slicing proteins, breaking down vegetables, and general mise en place work.
MAC knives are manufactured in Japan, with a significant portion of the production process still carried out by skilled craftsmen. That approach produces a consistent edge geometry and reliable blade hardness that holds up well across sustained daily use. The BK-100 is not a specialist single-purpose knife; it is a dependable all-round chef's knife that performs reliably through a full prep shift without demanding constant re-sharpening.
In practical kitchen terms, the knife's balance and handle comfort reduce fatigue during extended prep, which matters when the same knife is in use for several hours. Key operational considerations worth noting:
- Suitable for slicing, dicing, and general prep across meat, fish, and vegetables
- Japanese blade steel benefits from correct sharpening technique — a whetstone is preferable to a pull-through sharpener
- Hand wash only — dishwasher use will damage the edge and handle over time
- At 226g, the knife sits in a mid-weight range that suits most grip styles
This knife is a practical choice for professional cooks who want a reliable, well-made all-purpose blade without moving into heavier or more specialised options. It suits brigades where one knife covers the majority of prep work. If your kitchen requires knives for high-volume butchery or very fine filleting work, a more task-specific profile may be worth considering alongside it.
If you are building out a knife kit for a new kitchen or replacing existing kit, the team is happy to talk through what tends to work well for different types of service — feel free to get in touch before ordering.
Key Features
- 25.5cm Japanese-made blade with refined gyuto edge geometry
- Mid-weight 226g construction balances control and reduced hand fatigue
- Blade profile suited to slicing meat, fish, and vegetables precisely
- Manufactured in Japan with significant hand-finishing by skilled craftsmen
- Designed for sustained daily professional use across full prep shifts
Operational Benefits
- Reliable all-round prep performance reduces the need for multiple knives
- Consistent edge retention supports extended use between sharpenings
- Comfortable balance minimises fatigue during long mise en place sessions
- Suitable for most standard prep tasks across varied kitchen environments
- Japanese manufacture provides dependable quality for day-to-day brigade use
Specifications
- Warranty
- 1 Year
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the gyuto profile and 25.5cm blade length make it a practical all-round choice for most prep tasks, including slicing proteins, dicing vegetables, and general mise en place work. It is best suited to cooks who want one versatile knife to cover the majority of their prep rather than a highly specialised blade.
- MAC blades are made from Japanese steel with a relatively hard specification, which holds an edge well but responds better to a whetstone or quality honing steel than to pull-through sharpeners, which can damage the edge geometry. The knife must be hand washed and dried — dishwasher use will degrade both the blade and handle over time.
- At 226g the BK-100 sits in a mid-weight range and is well suited to general prep, slicing, and portioning. For high-volume butchery or tasks requiring significant force through bone or dense product, a heavier or more purpose-specific blade would typically be a better fit alongside it.