MAC Superior Santoku

The Santoku is your primary workhorse for chopping, dicing, and slicing vegetables and proteins. The smaller paring knife is built for precision tasks like peeling, trimming, and intricate garnishing work.

AUS8 is a high-quality stainless steel known for being easy to sharpen while maintaining a keen edge. It offers a great balance between edge retention and durability, making it an excellent choice for daily meal preparation.

Yes. Because these knives feature a 50/50 symmetrical bevel grind, they perform equally well regardless of your dominant hand.

Pakkawood is a water-resistant composite, but it should still be hand-washed and dried immediately after use. Avoid soaking the knives in water or putting them in the dishwasher, as this can degrade the handle material over time.

With a hardness rating of 60 HRC, these blades are quite hard, which allows them to hold a very sharp edge for a long time. While this makes them excellent for slicing, you should avoid using them on hard surfaces like glass or stone cutting boards to prevent chipping.