Mercer Culinary M20606 6 Inch Blade Chef Knife High Carbon Steel Ergonomic Handle

Mercer Culinary  |  MFG #: M20606  |  Item #: 432339  |  UPC #: 00765301903237
$40.31 $85.80
  • Precision forged blade ensures durability and sharpness
  • High carbon German steel maintains long-lasting edge
  • Slip-resistant Santoprene® handle enhances safety
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The Mercer Culinary M20606 Genesis® Chef's Knife 6" Precision Forged exemplifies professional-grade cutlery designed for commercial kitchens. Crafted with high carbon German steel, this 6-inch chef’s knife features precision forging to ensure exceptional edge retention, optimal sharpness, and durability under demanding foodservice conditions. Its black non-slip Santoprene® handle enhances safety and ergonomic comfort during prolonged use, making it suitable for various culinary tasks in restaurant, hotel, and institutional food preparation environments. This knife's robust construction supports precision chopping, dicing, and slicing, streamlining kitchen workflows with its sharpness and resilience.

The Genesis® Chef's Knife 6" offers precision forging for superior blade integrity and high carbon German steel for long-lasting sharpness. Its ergonomic Santoprene® handle provides slip resistance, reducing fatigue with extended use. Ideal for commercial kitchens, the 6-inch blade ensures detailed prep work and versatile slicing accuracy, supporting high-volume foodservice productivity. Designed for professional food prep, maintenance is straightforward with easy cleaning of the high-quality blade and handle surfaces.

Perfect for professional chefs requiring reliable, high-performance chef’s knives in commercial food prep settings.

The Mercer Culinary M20606 chef’s knife features a 6-inch high carbon steel blade with precision forged construction, offering excellent edge retention and ease of sharpening. Its handle is made from durable black Santoprene® material for slip resistance and ergonomic comfort. Weighing just 0.67 lbs, this knife balances optimal heft with lightweight handling, suitable for rigorous daily use in restaurant kitchens. The knife maintains safe operation within standard kitchen temperature ranges and is compatible with routine cleaning protocols focused on sanitization and maintenance. Its construction meets commercial food safety standards, with a design geared toward high-volume prep, ensuring reliability in busy foodservice environments.

A commercial chef's knife is a professional-grade cutting tool designed for consistent performance in high-volume food preparation settings. It features a high-quality, durable blade typically forged from high carbon steel, ensuring sharpness and edge retention over time. Frequently used in restaurant kitchens, catering, and culinary institutions, this knife—such as the Mercer Culinary M20606 Genesis® Chef’s Knife 6"—is ideal for precise slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks. Its ergonomic handle and balanced weight support efficient workflow and safety, making it a staple in commercial culinary operations for versatile and reliable food prep.

Designed for durable performance and precise cuts, Mercer Culinary M20606 chef's knives suit traditional commercial kitchens handling moderate throughput. The forged high carbon German steel blade delivers exceptional sharpness and longevity, ideal for busy restaurant environments. With its ergonomic Santoprene® handle, it ensures safety during rigorous prep work in demanding culinary operations, making it well-suited for professional chefs in high-volume food preparation spaces.

Mercer Culinary M20606 Genesis® Chef's Knife 6" stands out from competitors by combining precision forged craftsmanship with high-grade German steel and a slip-resistant handle, supporting demanding kitchen environments. Its compact size, robust build, and comfortable grip enhance efficiency and safety during food prep, offering reliability for professional culinary tasks without the bulk of larger knives. The streamlined design simplifies routine cleaning and maintenance, ensuring sustained performance in busy commercial kitchens.

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The Mercer Culinary M20606 Genesis® Chef's Knife 6" Precision Forged exemplifies professional-grade cutlery designed for commercial kitchens. Crafted with high carbon German steel, this 6-inch chef’s knife features precision forging to ensure exceptional edge retention, optimal sharpness, and durability under demanding foodservice conditions. Its black non-slip Santoprene® handle enhances safety and ergonomic comfort during prolonged use, making it suitable for various culinary tasks in restaurant, hotel, and institutional food preparation environments. This knife's robust construction supports precision chopping, dicing, and slicing, streamlining kitchen workflows with its sharpness and resilience.

Top Mercer Culinary M20606 Features

The Genesis® Chef's Knife 6" offers precision forging for superior blade integrity and high carbon German steel for long-lasting sharpness. Its ergonomic Santoprene® handle provides slip resistance, reducing fatigue with extended use. Ideal for commercial kitchens, the 6-inch blade ensures detailed prep work and versatile slicing accuracy, supporting high-volume foodservice productivity. Designed for professional food prep, maintenance is straightforward with easy cleaning of the high-quality blade and handle surfaces.

  • Precision forged blade enhances durability and edge retention
  • High carbon German steel provides exceptional sharpness and resilience
  • Non-slip Santoprene® handle ensures safety and comfort during extended use
  • Optimally balanced for precise slicing in busy kitchen environments
  • Easy to clean and maintain for efficient foodservice operations

Perfect for professional chefs requiring reliable, high-performance chef’s knives in commercial food prep settings.

Mercer Culinary M20606 Technical Specs

The Mercer Culinary M20606 chef’s knife features a 6-inch high carbon steel blade with precision forged construction, offering excellent edge retention and ease of sharpening. Its handle is made from durable black Santoprene® material for slip resistance and ergonomic comfort. Weighing just 0.67 lbs, this knife balances optimal heft with lightweight handling, suitable for rigorous daily use in restaurant kitchens. The knife maintains safe operation within standard kitchen temperature ranges and is compatible with routine cleaning protocols focused on sanitization and maintenance. Its construction meets commercial food safety standards, with a design geared toward high-volume prep, ensuring reliability in busy foodservice environments.

  • Blade Length: 6 inches for versatile prep tasks
  • Blade Material: High carbon steel with precision forging
  • Handle Compatibility: Non-slip Santoprene® for safety
  • Handle Color: Black
  • Weight: 0.67 lbs for balanced handling
  • Construction: Forged steel with ergonomic handle
  • Cleaning: Dishwasher safe for easy maintenance

What is a commercial chef's knife?

A commercial chef's knife is a professional-grade cutting tool designed for consistent performance in high-volume food preparation settings. It features a high-quality, durable blade typically forged from high carbon steel, ensuring sharpness and edge retention over time. Frequently used in restaurant kitchens, catering, and culinary institutions, this knife—such as the Mercer Culinary M20606 Genesis® Chef’s Knife 6"—is ideal for precise slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks. Its ergonomic handle and balanced weight support efficient workflow and safety, making it a staple in commercial culinary operations for versatile and reliable food prep.

Top chef knives for high-volume foodservice settings

Designed for durable performance and precise cuts, Mercer Culinary M20606 chef's knives suit traditional commercial kitchens handling moderate throughput. The forged high carbon German steel blade delivers exceptional sharpness and longevity, ideal for busy restaurant environments. With its ergonomic Santoprene® handle, it ensures safety during rigorous prep work in demanding culinary operations, making it well-suited for professional chefs in high-volume food preparation spaces.

  • Operation Type — restaurant high-volume prep stations
  • Kitchen Setting — large, commercial kitchens with high throughput
  • Foodservice Category — professional culinary utensils
  • Workload Qualifier — consistent, daily use with high durability
  • Use Case — detailed prep work requiring precision and safety

Why Choose Mercer Culinary M20606

Mercer Culinary M20606 Genesis® Chef's Knife 6" stands out from competitors by combining precision forged craftsmanship with high-grade German steel and a slip-resistant handle, supporting demanding kitchen environments. Its compact size, robust build, and comfortable grip enhance efficiency and safety during food prep, offering reliability for professional culinary tasks without the bulk of larger knives. The streamlined design simplifies routine cleaning and maintenance, ensuring sustained performance in busy commercial kitchens.

  • Self-contained forged construction ensures durability
  • High carbon steel blade provides long-lasting sharpness
  • Comfortable non-slip Santoprene® handle enhances safety
  • Compact 6-inch blade optimizes versatility in all prep tasks
  • Designed for restaurant-ready performance in high-volume kitchens

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Mercer Culinary M20606 6 Inch Blade Chef Knife High Carbon Steel Ergonomic Handle

$40.31 $85.80

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