High-quality knives to celebrate 60 years of Japanese excellence
Created in Seki, the historic center of Japanese forging, this Japanese paring knife pays tribute to MAC 's expertise on the occasion of its 60ᵉ anniversary. This limited edition in damascus combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to offer an exceptional blade, designed to last and seduce as much by its performance as by its aesthetics. It's a true collector's item for lovers of fine cutlery and demanding cooks!
A damask knife with top-flight performance
The versatility of this 11.5cm paring knife is impressive: its small size means you can work with precision on vegetables, meat or fish. This design makes it an ideal partner, whether you're a passionate amateur or a seasoned professional.
This blade features a damascus structure, an ancestral technique that consists of forging a rigid steel core covered by several layers of softer steel. This balances the blade's hardness while protecting its core.
Forged from 45 layers of stainless steel using the damascus technique, each MAC knife features a unique pattern. This traditional construction surrounds a core of 1.05% carbon-enriched AUS-10 steel, guaranteeing a razor-sharp edge and 60HRC Rockwell hardness for exemplary longevity.
The AUS-10 alloy, enriched with nickel, manganese, vanadium and silicon, optimizes both flexibility and strength, while permitting more thorough sharpening. In addition, each blade benefits from the famous MAC sharpening process, carried out by hand on a water stone, to ensure a smooth, food-safe cut.
A solid, elegant mahogany handle for this Japanese kitchen knife
Made from dense mahogany wood, chosen for its stability and warmth, the handle is solidly fixed by three through rivets and reinforced by a stainless steel bolster. This assembly ensures perfect balance and unfailing strength.
Its Western shape offers an immediate and intuitive grip, perfectly suited to long cutting sessions. Ideal for cooks accustomed to European handles who wish to rediscover the precision and lightness of a Japanese blade.
Features and benefits of your MAC knife
- 45-layer Damascus blade: unique beauty and enhanced strength
- AUS-10
core
- : strength and long-lasting edge
- 60 HRC
hardness
- : extended edge retention
- MAC water stone sharpening: smooth, precise cutting
- Riveted mahogany handle with stainless steel bolster: strength and balance
- Western shape: comfort and control with every cut
- Manufactured in Seki: exceptional artisan heritage
- Limited edition for MAC's 60ᵉ anniversary: rarity and prestige
Always wash your Japanese kitchen knife by hand with a mild detergent, then dry it immediately before storage. Don't let it soak in the sink, and avoid putting it in the dishwasher to preserve the edge and the wood. Store it away from moisture, in a block, a case or on a high-quality magnetic bar.
MAC: six decades of innovation and tradition
Since 1965, MAC has been showcasing the cutlery expertise of Seki, Japan's blade capital for over 700 years. The brand is renowned for its premium steels, meticulous sharpening and precision finishing. Its knives are acclaimed by chefs around the world, and the MAC Professional MTH-80 has even been singled out as one of the best kitchen knives of 2018.
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, MAC is unveiling a new damascus collection, produced in limited series, symbolizing both its heritage and its ability to innovate. This paring knife perfectly illustrates this philosophy: a marriage of beauty, performance and durability.
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