Mercer Culinary M19050 7 Inch Granton Edge High Carbon Santoku Knife

The Mercer Culinary M19050 ZüM® Santoku Knife 7" Granton Edge is a professionally designed chef's knife tailored for commercial kitchens and culinary applications. It features a 7-inch hollow/granton edge blade crafted from high carbon stainless steel, ensuring superior edge retention and corrosion resistance. The knife is precision forged as a single piece for enhanced durability, making it suitable for repetitive cutting tasks in high-volume foodservice environments. The ergonomic POM handle provides comfort and control during extended use, enabling precise slicing, dicing, and mincing. This knife's design emphasizes efficiency, sanitation, and consistent performance in professional food preparation settings.

Top Mercer Culinary M19050 Features

The Mercer Culinary M19050 ZüM® Santoku Knife offers precise slicing with its granton edge, reducing food stickage and improving workflow in commercial kitchens. Its high carbon German steel ensures long-lasting sharpness and durable edge geometry. The one-piece forged construction simplifies maintenance and enhances robustness for demanding culinary tasks. With an ergonomic handle designed for ergonomic grip, it minimizes fatigue during extended prep work. The 7-inch blade size enhances maneuverability for slicing and chopping in busy foodservice operations.

• Precision forged construction ensures durability for daily commercial use
• Granton edge reduces food sticking, streamlining prep in high-volume kitchens
• High carbon German steel provides superior edge retention and corrosion resistance
• Ergonomic POM handle enhances control and reduces hand fatigue during extended use
• 7-inch blade length ideal for slicing, mincing, and prep in professional culinary settings

Recommended for professional kitchens requiring reliable, high-performance Asian style knives.

M19050 Technical Specs

The Mercer Culinary M19050 Santoku Knife features a precision forged high carbon stainless steel blade measuring 7 inches in length, providing optimal balance and edge sharpness. Its handle is constructed from durable POM plastic, designed for ergonomic comfort and longevity. The knife weighs approximately 0.67 pounds, supporting swift and precise motions. With a granton hollow edge, the blade reduces food adhesion and improves throughput during slicing tasks. This model adheres to food safety standards, is NSF listed, and is suitable for heavy-duty commercial food preparation. Dimensions include a total length of approximately 12 inches, with a blade thickness approximately 2.5 mm, suitable for professional chefs and culinary staff operating in restaurant, catering, or institutional kitchens.

• Blade Material: High carbon stainless steel with hollow/granton edge
• Blade Length: 7 inches for balanced control
• Handle Material: POM plastic for durability and ergonomics
• Weight: 0.67 lbs, ideal for precise handling
• Dimensions: Total length approximately 12 inches

• Electrical Compatibility: Not applicable
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Hand wash recommended, easy to sharpen
• Construction & Finish: Forged, high carbon stainless steel with polished surface
• Food Safety: Made from food-grade materials; dishwasher safe with care
• Design Features: Ergonomic handle with full tang construction for balance

What is a commercial Santoku knife?

A commercial santoku knife is a professional-grade Japanese-style kitchen knife designed for slicing, dicing, and mincing in high-volume culinary environments. Typically featuring a lightweight, granton edge, and precision forged construction, it offers enhanced control and sharpness for repetitive prep tasks. The Mercer Culinary M19050 ZüM® Santoku Knife is installed in busy restaurant kitchens and catering operations, making it ideal for efficient, precise food prep across various culinary applications and foodservice settings requiring durability and consistent performance.

Top Asian Knives for Commercial Foodservice Operations

Designed for high-volume kitchens and professional culinary workflows, the Mercer Culinary M19050 is a durable and precise Asian knife built for slicing, chopping, and dicing in busy foodservice environments. Mercer Culinary M19050 ensures dependable performance in moderate throughput kitchens such as restaurant and catering facilities, supporting efficient prep work for diverse menu offerings.

• Operation Type — e.g., high-demand restaurant kitchens
• Kitchen Setting — e.g., commercial food prep zones
• Foodservice Category — e.g., Asian cuisine prep stations
• Workload Qualifier — e.g., medium-volume production
• Use Case — e.g., consistent slicing for ingredients

Why Choose Mercer Culinary M19050?

Why Choose Mercer Culinary M19050 Santoku Knife when compared to similar high-carbon stainless steel knives? Its forged construction offers increased durability and edge retention, while the granton edge minimizes food adherence for faster prep. The ergonomic handle design improves comfort during extensive use, enhancing workflow efficiency in professional kitchens. Its precise craftsmanship and robust materials make it a restaurant-ready, dependable tool that maintains sharpness longer under heavy use.

• Enhanced durability through precision forging and high carbon steel
• Granton hollow edge reduces sticking for quicker prep
• Lightweight, balanced handle for improved ergonomics
• Designed for consistent slicing in fast-paced kitchen workflows
• Manufactured for longevity with corrosion-resistant German steel