Mercer Culinary Genesis Short Bolster Chef's Knife, 20cm

This 20cm Short Bolster Chef's Knife will be a game changer in your kitchen thanks to its premium build quality, ergonomic handle and finely crafted German steel knife's edge. Enjoy versatility and comfort all rolled into one.

• 20cm Short Bolster Chef's Knife
• Forged blade made using German steel
• Full tang knife offers excellent balance
• Shortened bolster exposes full blade edge of knife, allowing for easier sharpening
• The bolster strengthens the knife, adds durability, and provides excellent balance for better handling when cutting food
• Ergonomic Santoprene handle offers superior comfort and a non-slip grip, even with wet hands
• Tapered ground edge allows for added stability, easy honing, long-lasting sharpness, and increased efficiency when cutting and chopping
• A perfect blend of modern technology and finely crafted German steel

• Dimensions:
  • Blade: 20cm
  • Handle: 11.4cm
  • Weight: 0.249kg
• Material:
  • Blade: High-carbon German steel
  • Handle: Santoprene
• Construction: Precision Forged
• Rockwell Hardness Rating: 56+/-1
• NSF certification

• It is not recommended to wash your knife in a dishwasher
• The performance of your knife can be diminished if not cared for properly
• After each use, carefully wash cutlery by hand with warm water and mild- to medium-strength soap
• Rinse and thoroughly dry it with a soft towel
• Cutlery should not be soaked or submerged for long periods
• If chlorine or bleach products come in contact with the blade, thoroughly rinse off immediately. Chlorine and bleach products discolour and pit high-carbon steel
• Avoid long periods of soaking in aluminium pans or a stainless steel sink
• Remove cutlery from condiments (such as mayonnaise) stored in aluminium or stainless steel pans
• Always store cutlery in a cutlery block or sheath to preserve the cutting edges and prevent personal injury
• The magnetic knife board can be wiped down with a damp cloth

How to sharpen your knives with a counter top sharpener:

• Hold the sharpener on the table with your left hand
• Insert the knife blade into the slot
• Press down to bring the knife edge into firm sustained contact with both of the two internal diamond-coated discs
• Slide the blade back and forth in a sawing-like motion

How to sharpen your knives with a sharpening steel:

• Hold the sharpener in a near vertical position, resting on a non-slippery surface
• Start with the heel of the knife against the one side of the steel
• Maintain light pressure while drawing the knife down the shaft of the steel
• Continue the motion drawing the knife all the way through to the tip
• Repeat the action with the blade against the steel on the other side
• Repeat these steps to complete the honing of the knife

The lifetime warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, however, excludes normal wear and tear and misuse.