MAC Professional Series Chef Knife Gyuto 220mm MBK-85
- 220 mm blade, gyuto chef shape
- Forged stainless steel blade, plain edge
- Resin handle, listed in a wooden color
- 203 g knife weight
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A forged gyuto from MAC's Professional Series for cooks who want a long chef knife with a straight edge. The listing is sparse, so handle shape, bevel and care advice are left to the buyer.
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ASIN: B002NG0Y8MModel: HW802Category: Gyutou Knives
Overview
A forged stainless steel blade with a plain edge is the working part of this MAC gyuto, a Japanese-style chef knife made for slicing, chopping and general prep. The resin handle completes the Professional Series build.
A forged blade at a modest weight makes it easy to use for long prep sessions, and the plain edge suits push cuts and slicing alike. Missing detail is the limit, since the listing says little about the steel hardness or care.
Who it's for
Cooks who do a lot of vegetable, fish and meat prep and like a long, light blade. A buyer who needs detailed steel specifications before purchase will have to look beyond this listing.
Pros and cons
- Forged one-piece blade
- Plain edge for clean slicing
- Modest weight for long sessions
- Overall length not listed
- Steel type and hardness unclear
- Care instructions missing
Performance notes
A long, straight edge lets the blade glide through food in a single pull or push, and the modest weight limits hand fatigue. Because it is forged, the blade starts as one piece of steel. Edge retention depends on the steel, which the listing does not detail.
Where it stands among gyutou knives
- #4 most-searched brand and model of the 8 gyutou knives lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 13 gyutou knives we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Knife |
|---|---|
| Model | HW802 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 220 mm |
| Size | 8.7 inches |
| Weight | 203 g |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Stainless steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Resin |
| Color | Silver and wood |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Series | MAC Professional Series |
Closest rivals on specs
MIYABI 6000MCT Gyutoh 8" Steel- Item Length 8.7 vs 7.9 inches (+10%)
Misono 440 Gyuto No. 814/27cm- BladeLength 8.7 vs 7.9 inches (+10%)
- Item Weight 0.45 vs 0.57 pounds (-21%)
- Size 8.7 vs 7.9 inches (+10%)
Misono 440 Molybdenum Gyutou 8.2"- BladeLength 8.7 vs 7.9 inches (+10%)
- Item Weight 0.45 vs 0.35 pounds (+29%)
- Item Length 8.7 vs 13.4 inches (-35%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the MAC MBK-85 an 8 inch chef knife?
The listing gives the size as 8.7 inches, which matches the 220 mm blade length in the title.
What is a gyuto knife?
A gyuto is the Japanese take on a chef knife, meant for slicing, chopping and general prep rather than bread or bone.
Does the MAC MBK-85 have a serrated edge?
No. The blade edge is listed as plain.