The Mercer Culinary M13706 BPX® European Butcher Knife 8-1/4" Ice Hardened is a professional-grade culinary tool designed for precise meat butchery and heavy-duty cutting tasks in commercial kitchens. Constructed with high-carbon, no stain German steel blades, this butcher knife offers exceptional durability and edge retention. Its ice-hardened blade technology ensures long-lasting sharpness, while the straight blade shape facilitates efficient slicing and portioning. The textured glass-reinforced nylon handle provides a secure grip, ergonomic comfort, and resistance to moisture and impact, making it ideal for high-volume meat processing environments and culinary applications requiring consistent precision.
Top Mercer Culinary M13706 Features
The Mercer Culinary M13706 butcher knife features an 8-1/4" high-carbon German steel blade with ice-hardening for enhanced edge retention and durability. Its straight blade design supports clean, precise cuts in busy foodservice operations. The textured glass-reinforced nylon handle ensures a slip-resistant grip, easy maintenance, and ergonomic handling during prolonged use. Ideal for slicing large cuts of meat, the knife’s construction withstands rigorous daily use in commercial kitchens, streamlining meat prep workflows. It is suitable for butchers, sous chefs, and food prep professionals seeking a reliable, restaurant-ready butcher knife.
- Blade Length: 8-1/4 inches for versatile meat cutting
- Blade Material: High-carbon, no stain German steel for longevity
- Ice Hardened: Improves edge retention and toughness
- Handle Construction: Textured glass-reinforced nylon for ergonomic grip
- Design Compatibility: Straight blade ideal for precision slicing tasks
Optimal for professional butchery and culinary meat preparation in commercial foodservice.
Mercer Culinary M13706 Technical Specs
The Mercer Culinary M13706 butcher knife features an 8-1/4" straight blade crafted from high-carbon German steel, heat-treated through ice-hardening to maximize durability and edge sharpness. Its blade width measures 8.25 inches, with a weight of 0.5 pounds, designed for balanced handling during extended use. The handle is made of textured glass-reinforced nylon, providing resistance to temperature variations, moisture, and impact, with a black finish for professional aesthetics. This knife does not require electric components and is compatible with routine manual cleaning and maintenance. It is suitable for busy commercial kitchens, especially in meat processing, steakhouse, and grocery store meat departments. The blade's precise dimensions support fine slicing and portioning, making it an essential tool for high-volume food preparation. It meets safety and sanitation standards, with materials permitting easy cleaning and sanitizing, ensuring food safety compliance. Its compact length and lightweight design optimize workspace ergonomics, allowing for seamless workflow integration in standard workstation settings.
- Blade Length: 8-1/4 inches suitable for versatile meat prep needs
- Material: High-carbon German steel with ice-hardened treatment
- Handle Material: Textured glass-reinforced nylon for secure grip
- Dimensions: 8.25" width, 0.5 lbs weight for balanced handling
- Cleaning Compatibility: Easy manual cleaning with routine sanitation
What is a commercial butcher knife?
A commercial butcher knife is a specialized cutting tool designed for precision meat processing in professional foodservice environments. It features a high-carbon, heat-treated blade made of German steel, typically ice hardened for enhanced durability and edge retention. These knives are characterized by straight or curved blades that support efficient slicing, portioning, and trimming of large cuts of meat. Commonly used in butcher shops, restaurants, and grocery meat departments, a butcher knife like the Mercer Culinary M13706 provides optimal control, balance, and longevity to meet demanding high-volume workloads while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
Top butcher knives for professional meat processing in high-volume foodservice
Built with high-carbon German steel and ice-hardening, Mercer Culinary M13706 butcher knives ensure precision, durability, and ease of maintenance, ideal for high-volume meat preparation in professional kitchens.
- Operation Type — designed for busy commercial kitchens
- Kitchen Type — suitable for large-scale butcheries and food prep stations
- Foodservice Category — optimized for meat processing and slicing
- Workload Qualifier — supports moderate to heavy daily throughput
- Use Case — ideal for precise trimming, slicing, and portioning
Why Choose Mercer Culinary M13706?
Mercer Culinary M13706 stands out among butcher knives through its high-carbon German steel blade, ice-hardening process, and textured nylon handle that provide exceptional durability, longevity, and user comfort. Its design ensures consistent, professional results in demanding meat processing environments, enhancing workflow efficiency and sanitation compared to standard models.
- Self-contained construction for reliable performance in demanding kitchens
- High-carbon steel with ice-hardening for superior edge retention
- Compact, lightweight design promotes improved handling and safety
- Resistant handle material enhances hygiene and longevity
- Optimized blade dimensions for versatile meat cutting applications
