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MAC Original Paring Knife 10.5cm

SKU: HW834

£26.11(£31.33 inc VAT)

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The MAC Original paring knife is a short, lightweight blade designed for the close-control work that larger knives cannot handle comfortably — peeling, trimming, segmenting, and any task where your fingers need to stay close to the cutting edge. At 10.5cm, it sits in the standard paring range and is well suited to the kind of repetitive prep work that runs throughout a professional kitchen shift.

MAC knives are manufactured in Japan, where much of the production process is still carried out by skilled craftsmen. The result is a blade that holds an edge reliably under daily use and feels balanced in the hand without unnecessary weight. The dimpled blade surface helps prevent soft ingredients from sticking as you work, which makes a practical difference when moving quickly through prep.

In a professional kitchen context, a paring knife like this tends to earn its keep in garde manger and pastry sections, as well as general prep. It handles small fruit and vegetable work, minor butchery tasks such as trimming chicken supremes, and detailed garnish work where control matters more than speed. The light construction reduces fatigue during extended prep sessions.

  • Lightweight build reduces hand fatigue during long prep periods
  • Dimpled blade face helps prevent soft foods sticking to the edge
  • Close blade length gives precise control for peeling and trimming
  • Japanese manufacture supports consistent edge retention with regular honing
  • Hand wash only — as with all quality knives, avoid the dishwasher

If you are equipping a section from scratch or reviewing your knife roll, it is worth thinking about the full range of tasks your team handles day to day. The team at Advantage is happy to talk through what makes sense for your kitchen before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 10.5cm paring knife the right size for general professional kitchen prep?

For most peeling, trimming, and detail work, a 10.5cm blade is a practical choice — it gives enough length to work efficiently while keeping the tip close enough to the hand for controlled cuts. Some chefs prefer a slightly shorter blade for very fine garnish work, so it is worth considering the specific tasks your team carries out most frequently.

How should MAC knives be maintained to keep them performing well in a busy kitchen?

MAC knives should be hand washed and dried immediately after use — dishwashers will damage the edge and handle over time. Regular honing on an appropriate honing steel or ceramic rod will keep the edge aligned between sharpening sessions, which is particularly important in kitchens where knives are in continuous use throughout the day.

Is this knife suitable for butchery tasks such as deboning or trimming meat?

It can handle light butchery work such as trimming chicken supremes or cleaning small cuts, but it is not designed for heavy jointing or breaking down larger pieces — a boning knife or flexible filleting knife would be more appropriate for that. This blade is best suited to precision prep and the kind of detailed work where a short, manoeuvrable tip is an advantage.
MAC Original Paring Knife 10.5cm

£26.11(£31.33 inc VAT)

£26.11(£31.33 inc VAT)

The MAC Original paring knife is a short, lightweight blade designed for the close-control work that larger knives cannot handle comfortably — peeling, trimming, segmenting, and any task where your fingers need to stay close to the cutting edge. At 10.5cm, it sits in the standard paring range and is well suited to the kind of repetitive prep work that runs throughout a professional kitchen shift.

MAC knives are manufactured in Japan, where much of the production process is still carried out by skilled craftsmen. The result is a blade that holds an edge reliably under daily use and feels balanced in the hand without unnecessary weight. The dimpled blade surface helps prevent soft ingredients from sticking as you work, which makes a practical difference when moving quickly through prep.

In a professional kitchen context, a paring knife like this tends to earn its keep in garde manger and pastry sections, as well as general prep. It handles small fruit and vegetable work, minor butchery tasks such as trimming chicken supremes, and detailed garnish work where control matters more than speed. The light construction reduces fatigue during extended prep sessions.

  • Lightweight build reduces hand fatigue during long prep periods
  • Dimpled blade face helps prevent soft foods sticking to the edge
  • Close blade length gives precise control for peeling and trimming
  • Japanese manufacture supports consistent edge retention with regular honing
  • Hand wash only — as with all quality knives, avoid the dishwasher

If you are equipping a section from scratch or reviewing your knife roll, it is worth thinking about the full range of tasks your team handles day to day. The team at Advantage is happy to talk through what makes sense for your kitchen before you order.