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product_id: 1986812
title: "Mercer Culinary M20608 Genesis 8-Inch Chef's Knife,Black"
brand: "mercer culinary"
price: "€ 89.22"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 12
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# Ergonomic grip 8-inch blade German steel Mercer Culinary M20608 Genesis 8-Inch Chef's Knife,Black

**Brand:** mercer culinary
**Price:** € 89.22
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> Slice into Excellence! 🔪

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mercer Culinary M20608 Genesis 8-Inch Chef's Knife,Black by mercer culinary
- **How much does it cost?** € 89.22 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- mercer culinary enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mercer culinary brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Use:** Perfect for chopping, mincing, and dicing—your culinary sidekick.
- • **Easy Maintenance:** Hand wash for longevity; keep your knife in peak condition.
- • **Ergonomic Design:** Non-slip handle ensures comfort and control, even when wet.
- • **Precision Forged:** Crafted from high-carbon German steel for unmatched durability.
- • **Taper-Ground Edge:** Experience effortless cutting with a long-lasting sharpness.

## Overview

The Mercer Culinary M20608 Genesis 8-Inch Chef's Knife is a precision-forged kitchen essential made from high-carbon German steel, featuring a taper-ground edge for superior cutting efficiency. Its ergonomic handle provides a comfortable, non-slip grip, making it ideal for both professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts. Easy to maintain, this knife is designed to elevate your culinary experience.

## Description

Product Description Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife desertcart.com A supplier to the vast majority of cooking academies, Mercer Cutlery offers the Genesis Collection of kitchen knives to provide professional quality to the home chef. Comfortable, durable, and efficient, Genesis knives feature fully forged, single-piece blades made from high-carbon, no-stain German steel. Their taper-grind edges are polished by hand, and their substantial bolsters provide helpful balance. Black nonslip Santoprene handles make Genesis knives comfortable and secure in the grip, improving efficiency and safety in the kitchen. A classic piece of cutlery, the Genesis 8-inch chef's knife delivers precise chopping, slicing, and mincing power for big cuts of meat, hard produce, and piles of herbs. A complement to the Genesis carving and santoku knives, the piece is made in Taiwan using European components and technology. It should be washed by hand for best results and carries Mercer's one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

Review: a great knife for home use - I am by no means a professional chef. But I really love this knife for home use. It came sharp and has stayed sharp for months after using it multiple times per week to cut a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. As with all high quality knives, I highly recommend only hand washing and immediate drying after each use.
Review: An excellent well balanced and sharp chef's knife. 95% of a Wusthof for 30% of the price. - I am very impressed with the Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife. It is, as a type, very similar to the Wüsthof Classic 8" Chef's Knife and the Henckels International Classic 8" Chef's Knife, both of which cost more, much more in the case of the Wüsthof. The Mercer Culinary Genesis Chef's Knife is a delightful kitchen tool, well balanced, made in Taiwan from high-carbon, German cutlery steel. This seems to be the method these days with Chinese and Asian knives: made in China or Taiwan to cut costs from imported high end German steel. The knife is definitely sharp right out of the box. Although I don't know for sure I would guess that it uses a standard 20 degree bevel rather than the 15 degree Japanese style that has become fashionable for super sharpness. For home cooking it should hold its edge for quite some time between stropping or sharpening. I especially like the feel and grip of the Santoprene handle. Of course synthetic materials like Santoprene always raise a small worry about long term wear and durability. But I have had Henckels knives with wooden handles that splintered after a few years and also Chinese knives with ABS handles that shattered or separated. So it's mostly a matter of quality and the Mercer impresses that no corners were cut in its manufacture. The bolster on the Mercer Culinary Genesis is, for me, especially well proportioned and makes it easy to grip the knife properly. The knife has a full tang that runs the length of the handle, something that many cut rate but otherwise good looking Chinese knives do not have. Be especially careful of such Chinese made knives that have ABS handles with faux rivets and no visible tang on the top or bottom. Mercer Culinary is not a brand well known to most consumers. Mercer knives are sold mostly to culinary professionals and food service businesses through restaurant stores and other commercial outlets. But in the industry Mercer Culinary knives are one of the go to brands for dependable high quality long wearing knives to be used in daily food service and food industry work that in one day probably does more work than the average home cook would do in a year. The Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife can typically be had for about $30.00-45.00 whereas the Wüsthof Classic 8" usually goes for about $130-155.00. The Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife is a solid, dependable, sharp high quality chef's tool at a very affordable price. RECOMMENDED.

## Features

- QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Knife is precision-forged with high-carbon German steel for better durability, and taper-ground edge allows for increased efficiency when cutting along with incredible long-lasting sharpness
- SUPERIOR DESIGN: The finest handle in forged cutlery; built to last ergonomic handle offers comfort and a non-slip grip, even with wet hands
- BEST USE: The perfect knife for chopping, mincing, and cutting. Ideal for dicing onions, mincing shallots, chopping herbs, crushing garlic, and shredding cabbage
- EASY CARE: To maximize the performance and longevity of your knife, carefully wash cutlery by hand with warm water and mild soap; rinse and dry completely with a soft towel. Do not place in dishwasher or submerge for long periods of time
- MERCER CULINARY GENESIS SERIES: Never stop experimenting in the kitchen; this Genesis knife is essential in every kitchen, perfect for professional use or the home cooking enthusiast

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000OOQZMY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,210 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #28 in Chef's Knives |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Material Type | High Carbon Steel |
| BladeLength | 8 Inches |
| Brand Name | Mercer Culinary |
| Color | Black,Silver |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,004) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00765301903251 |
| Handle Material | Santoprene |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Item Length | 8 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Genesis |
| Item Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Mercer Tool Corp. |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime warranty |
| UPC | 765301903251 749628455693 749628445441 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Blade Edge:** Plain
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** Mercer Culinary
- **Color:** Black,Silver
- **Handle Material:** Santoprene

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a great knife for home use
*by B***. on March 9, 2026*

I am by no means a professional chef. But I really love this knife for home use. It came sharp and has stayed sharp for months after using it multiple times per week to cut a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. As with all high quality knives, I highly recommend only hand washing and immediate drying after each use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent well balanced and sharp chef's knife. 95% of a Wusthof for 30% of the price.
*by A***S on July 3, 2017*

I am very impressed with the Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife. It is, as a type, very similar to the Wüsthof Classic 8" Chef's Knife and the Henckels International Classic 8" Chef's Knife, both of which cost more, much more in the case of the Wüsthof. The Mercer Culinary Genesis Chef's Knife is a delightful kitchen tool, well balanced, made in Taiwan from high-carbon, German cutlery steel. This seems to be the method these days with Chinese and Asian knives: made in China or Taiwan to cut costs from imported high end German steel. The knife is definitely sharp right out of the box. Although I don't know for sure I would guess that it uses a standard 20 degree bevel rather than the 15 degree Japanese style that has become fashionable for super sharpness. For home cooking it should hold its edge for quite some time between stropping or sharpening. I especially like the feel and grip of the Santoprene handle. Of course synthetic materials like Santoprene always raise a small worry about long term wear and durability. But I have had Henckels knives with wooden handles that splintered after a few years and also Chinese knives with ABS handles that shattered or separated. So it's mostly a matter of quality and the Mercer impresses that no corners were cut in its manufacture. The bolster on the Mercer Culinary Genesis is, for me, especially well proportioned and makes it easy to grip the knife properly. The knife has a full tang that runs the length of the handle, something that many cut rate but otherwise good looking Chinese knives do not have. Be especially careful of such Chinese made knives that have ABS handles with faux rivets and no visible tang on the top or bottom. Mercer Culinary is not a brand well known to most consumers. Mercer knives are sold mostly to culinary professionals and food service businesses through restaurant stores and other commercial outlets. But in the industry Mercer Culinary knives are one of the go to brands for dependable high quality long wearing knives to be used in daily food service and food industry work that in one day probably does more work than the average home cook would do in a year. The Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife can typically be had for about $30.00-45.00 whereas the Wüsthof Classic 8" usually goes for about $130-155.00. The Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife is a solid, dependable, sharp high quality chef's tool at a very affordable price. RECOMMENDED.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value
*by S***L on March 10, 2026*

Love it. Slightly heavier than a Wusthof but then I prefer a little weight to my knives. Liked it so much that I also bought the boning knife.

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