Mercer Culinary M21052 2-1/2 Inch Black Santoprene Handle Peeling Knife High Carbon Steel

Mercer Culinary  |  MFG #: M21052  |  Item #: 432260
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  • Blade crafted from high carbon stainless steel for longevity
  • 2-1/2 inch blade enables precise peeling and trimming
  • Forged construction ensures dimensional stability and strength
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The Mercer Culinary M21052 Genesis® Peeling Knife 2-1/2" Precision Forged is a professional-grade paring knife designed for precise peeling and intricate fruit and vegetable prep in commercial kitchens. Crafted from high carbon German steel and featuring a 2-1/2-inch blade, this knife provides exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and durability. The precision forging process ensures dimensional stability and strength, making it ideal for high-volume food processing. Its ergonomic black non-slip Santoprene® handle enhances safety and control, facilitating fine maneuvers essential in gourmet and institutional foodservice operations. The knife’s compact size and robust construction support precision tasks with consistent performance, suitable for both prep stations and delicate garnishing activities.

This precision-forged peeling knife offers high-performance for demanding commercial foodservice environments. Its high carbon German steel blade ensures excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance, accommodating rigorous cleaning routines. The 2-1/2-inch blade shape allows for detailed peeling, trimming, and shaping tasks, while the ergonomic Santoprene® handle provides slip resistance and fatigue reduction during prolonged use. Designed for ease of maintenance and precision work, it seamlessly integrates into high-volume prep workflows, enabling meticulous fruit and vegetable preparation.

Ideal for precise peeling and trimming in commercial kitchens requiring high-quality tools.

The Mercer Culinary M21052 Genesis® Peeling Knife features a 2-1/2" high carbon stainless steel blade, precision forged for strength and sharpness. It is equipped with a durable, ergonomic Santoprene® handle designed for slip resistance and comfort during extended use. The knife’s forged style ensures dimensional stability, and its corrosion-resistant material supports frequent cleaning, making it suitable for busy food prep environments. Weighing just 0.33 lbs, it offers nimble handling for intricate peeling, coring, and garnishing tasks. The handle's black finish complements professional kitchen aesthetics, while the blade's edge is optimized for slicing precision. It is compatible with standard knife maintenance routines and dishwasher cleaning for operational efficiency.

Electrical Requirements: Not applicable

Refrigeration Method: Not applicable

Refrigeration Type: Not applicable

Usage Environment: Suitable for commercial food prep stations with high usage

Installation & Maintenance: Hand wash recommended for blade longevity, handle compatibility with dishwasher cleaning

A commercial peeling knife is a precision-edged utensil designed for delicate vegetable and fruit prep in professional kitchens. Typically featuring a small, curved blade, it enables detailed peeling, trimming, and shaping tasks. The Mercer Culinary M21052 Genesis® Peeling Knife, with its 2-1/2-inch forged high carbon steel blade and ergonomically designed Santoprene® handle, is optimized for intensive use in foodservice settings like restaurants, hotels, and catering operations. Its craftsmanship ensures consistent performance in high-volume environments, making it suitable for detailed preparation and garnishing in mid- to large-scale culinary operations.

The Mercer Culinary M21052 Genesis® Peeling Knife is a durable, high-performance tool designed for precise fruit and vegetable prep in busy commercial kitchens. Its forged high carbon stainless steel blade delivers long-lasting sharpness and resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for high-volume food prep stations. With an ergonomic non-slip handle, it supports detailed work and reduces hand fatigue during extended tasks, ideal for professional culinary applications requiring accuracy and reliability.

Designed with high-quality forged German steel and ergonomic Santoprene® handles, this peeling knife offers superior durability and precision compared to typical stamped alternatives. Its compact size enhances control for intricate work, and its corrosion-resistant construction supports rigorous cleaning routines. The M21052 model integrates seamlessly into demanding commercial kitchens, providing reliability and cutting performance that streamline prep workflows and enhance product presentation.

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The Mercer Culinary M21052 Genesis® Peeling Knife 2-1/2" Precision Forged is a professional-grade paring knife designed for precise peeling and intricate fruit and vegetable prep in commercial kitchens. Crafted from high carbon German steel and featuring a 2-1/2-inch blade, this knife provides exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and durability. The precision forging process ensures dimensional stability and strength, making it ideal for high-volume food processing. Its ergonomic black non-slip Santoprene® handle enhances safety and control, facilitating fine maneuvers essential in gourmet and institutional foodservice operations. The knife’s compact size and robust construction support precision tasks with consistent performance, suitable for both prep stations and delicate garnishing activities.

Top Mercer Culinary M21052 Genesis® Peeling Knife 2-1/2" Features

This precision-forged peeling knife offers high-performance for demanding commercial foodservice environments. Its high carbon German steel blade ensures excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance, accommodating rigorous cleaning routines. The 2-1/2-inch blade shape allows for detailed peeling, trimming, and shaping tasks, while the ergonomic Santoprene® handle provides slip resistance and fatigue reduction during prolonged use. Designed for ease of maintenance and precision work, it seamlessly integrates into high-volume prep workflows, enabling meticulous fruit and vegetable preparation.

  • Blade Length: 2-1/2 inches for detailed peeling tasks
  • Material Grade: High carbon German steel for durability
  • Handle Material: Non-slip Santoprene® for secure grip
  • Cutting Precision: Forged construction for consistent edge geometry
  • Ease of Maintenance: Dishwasher-safe for quick cleaning

Ideal for precise peeling and trimming in commercial kitchens requiring high-quality tools.

Mercer Culinary M21052 Technical Specs

The Mercer Culinary M21052 Genesis® Peeling Knife features a 2-1/2" high carbon stainless steel blade, precision forged for strength and sharpness. It is equipped with a durable, ergonomic Santoprene® handle designed for slip resistance and comfort during extended use. The knife’s forged style ensures dimensional stability, and its corrosion-resistant material supports frequent cleaning, making it suitable for busy food prep environments. Weighing just 0.33 lbs, it offers nimble handling for intricate peeling, coring, and garnishing tasks. The handle's black finish complements professional kitchen aesthetics, while the blade's edge is optimized for slicing precision. It is compatible with standard knife maintenance routines and dishwasher cleaning for operational efficiency.

  • Blade Material: High carbon stainless steel
  • Handle Finish: Black Santoprene® slip-resistant
  • Dimensions: Blade length 2-1/2 inches
  • Weight: 0.33 lbs
  • Construction: Precision forged for durability and stability
  • Cleaning Method: Dishwasher-safe for ease of maintenance
  • Color: Black handle, stainless steel blade
  • Temperature Resistance: Suitable for routine cleaning without degradation

Electrical Requirements: Not applicable

Refrigeration Method: Not applicable

Refrigeration Type: Not applicable

Usage Environment: Suitable for commercial food prep stations with high usage

Installation & Maintenance: Hand wash recommended for blade longevity, handle compatibility with dishwasher cleaning

What is a commercial peeling knife?

A commercial peeling knife is a precision-edged utensil designed for delicate vegetable and fruit prep in professional kitchens. Typically featuring a small, curved blade, it enables detailed peeling, trimming, and shaping tasks. The Mercer Culinary M21052 Genesis® Peeling Knife, with its 2-1/2-inch forged high carbon steel blade and ergonomically designed Santoprene® handle, is optimized for intensive use in foodservice settings like restaurants, hotels, and catering operations. Its craftsmanship ensures consistent performance in high-volume environments, making it suitable for detailed preparation and garnishing in mid- to large-scale culinary operations.

Top Precision Paring Knife for Foodservice Environments

The Mercer Culinary M21052 Genesis® Peeling Knife is a durable, high-performance tool designed for precise fruit and vegetable prep in busy commercial kitchens. Its forged high carbon stainless steel blade delivers long-lasting sharpness and resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for high-volume food prep stations. With an ergonomic non-slip handle, it supports detailed work and reduces hand fatigue during extended tasks, ideal for professional culinary applications requiring accuracy and reliability.

  • Operation type — high-volume prep kitchens
  • Kitchen type — commercial foodservice spaces
  • Food category — fruit, vegetables, garnishes
  • Workload qualifier — moderate to high throughput
  • Use case — detailed peeling and trimming

Why Choose Mercer Culinary Genesis® Peeling Knife M21052

Designed with high-quality forged German steel and ergonomic Santoprene® handles, this peeling knife offers superior durability and precision compared to typical stamped alternatives. Its compact size enhances control for intricate work, and its corrosion-resistant construction supports rigorous cleaning routines. The M21052 model integrates seamlessly into demanding commercial kitchens, providing reliability and cutting performance that streamline prep workflows and enhance product presentation.

  • Features a forged blade for longevity and stability
  • Compact 2-1/2-inch blade optimizes detailed tasks
  • Ergonomic handle reduces hand fatigue during intensive use
  • High carbon steel resists wear and corrosion
  • Full-tang construction for durability in busy kitchens

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Mercer Culinary M21052 Genesis® Peeling Knife 2-1/2" Precision Forged
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Mercer Culinary M21052 2-1/2 Inch Black Santoprene Handle Peeling Knife High Carbon Steel

$19.88 $42.30

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