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MAC Chef Series Gyuto Knife 21.5cm (HB-85)

SKU: HW817

£71.39(£85.67 inc VAT)

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The MAC Chef Series Gyuto (model HB-85) is a Japanese-made professional chef's knife with a 21.5cm blade. The gyuto profile — a western-influenced Japanese design — gives it a gentle curve through the belly suitable for rocking cuts, while retaining enough flat edge length for pull-cuts on fish and clean slicing of vegetables. At 141g it sits in a practical mid-weight range: substantial enough to feel controlled under extended use, without causing fatigue during long prep sessions.

In a professional kitchen environment, the HB-85 performs well as an everyday workhorse knife. It handles the broad range of prep tasks a chef encounters during a normal service day — breaking down proteins, slicing herbs, and working through root vegetables — without requiring the cook to reach for multiple specialist blades. MAC manufacture their knives in Japan, with a significant proportion of the process carried out by skilled craftspeople, which is reflected in the consistency of edge geometry and the balance of the finished knife.

Practical considerations worth noting before purchasing:

  • Hand wash only — dishwasher use will damage the edge and handle over time
  • Requires regular honing to maintain edge performance in daily professional use
  • Best paired with a wooden or composite chopping board; glass and ceramic surfaces will shorten edge life considerably
  • Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll rather than loose in a drawer

The HB-85 is well suited to professional cooks, sous chefs, and kitchen brigades looking for a reliable general-purpose knife that holds an edge through a full service. It is not a specialist blade — those needing a dedicated boning knife, carving knife, or bread knife will need those separately. For kitchens with very high prep volumes or chefs who prefer a heavier feel, MAC's wider catalogue includes heavier-duty options worth considering.

If you're equipping a new brigade or want guidance on building a practical knife kit for your kitchen, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
MAC Chef Series Gyuto Knife 21.5cm (HB-85)

£71.39(£85.67 inc VAT)

£71.39(£85.67 inc VAT)

The MAC Chef Series Gyuto (model HB-85) is a Japanese-made professional chef's knife with a 21.5cm blade. The gyuto profile — a western-influenced Japanese design — gives it a gentle curve through the belly suitable for rocking cuts, while retaining enough flat edge length for pull-cuts on fish and clean slicing of vegetables. At 141g it sits in a practical mid-weight range: substantial enough to feel controlled under extended use, without causing fatigue during long prep sessions.

In a professional kitchen environment, the HB-85 performs well as an everyday workhorse knife. It handles the broad range of prep tasks a chef encounters during a normal service day — breaking down proteins, slicing herbs, and working through root vegetables — without requiring the cook to reach for multiple specialist blades. MAC manufacture their knives in Japan, with a significant proportion of the process carried out by skilled craftspeople, which is reflected in the consistency of edge geometry and the balance of the finished knife.

Practical considerations worth noting before purchasing:

  • Hand wash only — dishwasher use will damage the edge and handle over time
  • Requires regular honing to maintain edge performance in daily professional use
  • Best paired with a wooden or composite chopping board; glass and ceramic surfaces will shorten edge life considerably
  • Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll rather than loose in a drawer

The HB-85 is well suited to professional cooks, sous chefs, and kitchen brigades looking for a reliable general-purpose knife that holds an edge through a full service. It is not a specialist blade — those needing a dedicated boning knife, carving knife, or bread knife will need those separately. For kitchens with very high prep volumes or chefs who prefer a heavier feel, MAC's wider catalogue includes heavier-duty options worth considering.

If you're equipping a new brigade or want guidance on building a practical knife kit for your kitchen, the team is happy to talk it through with you.