MAC Chef Series Gyuto Chef Knife with Dimple 20cm
Product Description
The MAC Chef Series Gyuto is a Japanese-made chef's knife designed for professional kitchen use. The 20cm blade follows the gyuto profile — a versatile, slightly curved blade suited to...
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- 1 Year
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Product Description
The MAC Chef Series Gyuto is a Japanese-made chef's knife designed for professional kitchen use. The 20cm blade follows the gyuto profile — a versatile, slightly curved blade suited to the full range of general prep work, from breaking down meat and portioning fish to fine vegetable work. The dimpled blade face reduces surface contact as you cut, helping to prevent food from sticking and improving release through the stroke.
MAC knives are produced in Japan, with a significant portion of the manufacturing process carried out by skilled craftspeople. The result is a blade that holds an edge well under daily professional use and has a balance and feel that experienced cooks tend to notice quickly. At 166g, the knife sits in a practical middle ground — light enough for extended prep sessions, with enough presence to handle denser cuts with control.
In a working kitchen, this knife earns its place as a reliable general-purpose tool:
- Gyuto profile handles slicing, chopping and rocking cuts without switching knives
- Dimpled blade reduces drag and food adhesion through the cut
- Japanese manufacture delivers consistent edge geometry and good edge retention
- Handle design supports extended use without undue hand fatigue
- Suited to both right- and left-handed users as a standard chef's knife profile
Maintenance is straightforward but important: hand washing is required. Dishwashers will damage the blade edge and handle over time, so this is not a knife suited to operations where equipment goes through a commercial dishwasher as standard. Edge maintenance with a honing steel between services will extend the interval between sharpenings.
This knife is a practical choice for professional cooks who want a well-made Japanese gyuto for daily prep use. It suits both brigade kitchens and smaller operations where a dependable all-round chef's knife is a key part of the toolkit. If you are equipping a larger team or have specific requirements around blade steel or handle material, it is worth having a conversation with us before ordering.
Key Features
- 20cm gyuto blade profile suited to slicing, chopping and rocking cuts
- Dimpled blade face reduces food adhesion during cutting and slicing
- Japanese manufacture with skilled craftsperson involvement in production
- 166g weight balances control and comfort during extended prep sessions
- Suitable for meat, fish and vegetable prep across general kitchen use
Operational Benefits
- Handles a wide range of prep tasks without the need to switch knives
- Cleaner blade release reduces drag and speeds up high-volume prep work
- Consistent edge geometry supports reliable cutting performance over time
- Comfortable weight reduces hand fatigue during long prep shifts
- Well-suited to daily professional use in busy commercial kitchen environments
Specifications
- Warranty
- 1 Year
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, this knife is designed for professional kitchen use and holds up well under daily prep demands. Edge retention is good with regular honing, though like any quality knife it will benefit from periodic sharpening depending on the volume of work it handles.
- No — hand washing is required. Commercial dishwashers will damage both the blade edge and the handle over time. In kitchens where all equipment is routinely machine-washed, this is an important practical consideration before purchasing.
- The gyuto is a versatile all-round chef's knife that handles slicing, chopping and push-cutting across meat, fish and vegetables. It is not a specialist knife — it is designed to cover the broad range of general prep tasks that a chef's knife is expected to manage in daily service.