--- product_id: 1218679 title: "Mercer Culinary M20707 Genesis 7-Inch Santoku Knife,Black" brand: "mercer culinary" price: "305.53 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Mercer Culinary" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1218679-mercer-culinary-m20707-genesis-7-inch-santoku-knife-black store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 7-inch high-carbon German steel blade precision-forged, taper-ground edge ergonomic non-slip Santoprene handle Mercer Culinary M20707 Genesis 7-Inch Santoku Knife,Black **Brand:** mercer culinary **Price:** 305.53 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Slice Sharp, Grip Tight, Cook Right! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mercer Culinary M20707 Genesis 7-Inch Santoku Knife,Black by mercer culinary - **How much does it cost?** 305.53 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1218679-mercer-culinary-m20707-genesis-7-inch-santoku-knife-black) ## Best For - mercer culinary enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mercer culinary brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Food Release Tech:** Granton edge creates air pockets to prevent sticking—slice like a pro every time. - • **Pro-Level Versatility:** Ideal for chopping, dicing, mincing, and crushing—your all-in-one kitchen weapon. - • **Razor-Sharp Precision:** Hand-polished taper-ground edge for effortless slicing and mincing. - • **Ergonomic Grip Mastery:** Comfort-fit Santoprene handle ensures a secure, non-slip hold—even with wet hands. - • **Durability Meets Design:** Forged from high-carbon German steel for long-lasting sharpness and strength. ## Overview The Mercer Culinary Genesis 7-Inch Santoku Knife combines professional-grade high-carbon German steel with an ergonomic Santoprene handle, delivering unmatched durability, precision, and comfort. Featuring a hand-polished taper-ground blade with a Granton edge for effortless food release, this forged knife is perfect for chopping, mincing, and slicing with long-lasting sharpness. Trusted by culinary academies and home chefs alike, it’s a must-have tool engineered for efficiency and safety in every kitchen. ## Description desertcart.com A supplier to the vast majority of cooking academies, Mercer Cutlery offers the Genesis Collection of kitchen knives to provide professional quality to the home chef. Comfortable, durable, and efficient, Genesis knives feature fully forged, single-piece blades made from high-carbon, no-stain German steel. Their taper-grind edges are polished by hand, and their substantial bolsters provide helpful balance. Black nonslip Santoprene handles make Genesis knives comfortable and secure in the grip, improving efficiency and safety in the kitchen. An Eastern-style chef's knife, the Genesis 7-inch santoku slices with power and minces with precision. Rectangular in shape, it features a series of ground shallows called a Granton edge to create tiny air pockets, allowing thin slices to release easily from the blade. A complement to the Genesis chef's and carving knives, the piece is made in Taiwan using European components and technology. It should be washed by hand for best results and carries Mercer's one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard Product Description Mercer Culinary Genesis 7-Inch Forged Santoku Knife Review: Amazing bang-for-buck. I waited 2 years to review this ... - Amazing bang-for-buck. I waited 2 years to review this knife. I had always wanted a Santoku, but wasn't sure the shape would fit my needs, and when I first got it, I was almost convinced that it didn't (not dissing the knife itself). My go-to knife for years has been an 8" forged Zwilling Chef's knife with which I have always done more of a chopping motion. I kept trying the Santoku and it is now my go-to except for heavy chopping. The blade is quite thin making it a great slicer: veggies, meat, and it also handles my lighter-duty chopping: celery, kale. Carrots and potatoes mostly go to my Chef's knife, but when sharp it handles those fine. I was very surprised when it went butterflied/spatchcocked a chicken with much more ease than my German chicken shears - which I think I will just get rid of as unnecessary, actually. The handle is comfortable and grippy enough, and large enough diameter to be easy to hold (I have very small hands and some more modern design knives I find too small to hold well). It also has pretty good heft for a light knife. I see some review complaints about it dulling quickly, but that's pretty much how it goes with stainless steel and especially such a thin blade...and really, this tool only costs <$35. I touch it up very briefly before starting a session with it, but really it takes a only few strops on the rod and it's very sharp. I haven't "sharpened" with a stone it at all, yet. 0 regrets. Review: Best knife I've ever owned! - (Review is for 7" Santoku). I got sick of using an 8" chefs knife to trim broccoli florets - it felt like shaving with a hatchet. So I decided to buy an array of budget knives under 8" to assess for general purpose chopping and slicing. I considered myself pretty brand loyal to Victorinox after using one for years having heard over and over about what workhorses they are for the price, so I expected to end up with one of those. Boy was I wrong. First, a surprising observation: it turns out you can't really assess whether you want a 6 or 7" by the number itself - it all depends on where the hilt of the knife actually is. I had a 6" that was functionally longer than a 7, and this 7" feels significantly shorter than my 8" Victorinox Fibrox. When it comes to feel, there was no comparison. The Victorinox felt like a plastic toy, and the Mercer felt like a Henckels. Great weight, balanced, rubberized grip with just the right shape, a nice substantial blade that you feel like you can lean on, this has it all. And the scallops do seem to help with food sticking to the knife, an issue that I've really disliked on my larger chef's knife. I've been using this thing daily for over a month and the blade is still razor sharp. I will note the Mercer Renaissance was a relatively close second, but I preferred the rubberized grip of the Genesis. So there you have it, I bought 'em all so you don't have to! This is the one to get! ## Features - QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Knife is precision-forged with high-carbon German steel for better durability, and taper-ground edge allows for increased efficiency when cutting along with incredible long-lasting sharpness - SUPERIOR DESIGN: The finest handle in forged cutlery; built to last ergonomic handle offers comfort and a non-slip grip, even with wet hands - BEST USE: The perfect knife for chopping, mincing, and cutting. Ideal for dicing onions, mincing shallots, chopping herbs, crushing garlic, and shredding cabbage - EASY CARE: To maximize the performance and longevity of your knife, carefully wash cutlery by hand with warm water and mild soap; rinse and dry completely with a soft towel. Do not place in dishwasher or submerge for long periods of time - MERCER CULINARY GENESIS SERIES: Never stop experimenting in the kitchen; this Genesis knife is essential in every kitchen, perfect for professional use or the home cooking enthusiast ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000IBVD4I | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,409 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #13 in Santoku Knives | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 7 inches | | Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | | Blade Material Type | High Carbon Steel | | BladeLength | 7 inches | | Brand | Mercer Culinary | | Brand Name | Mercer Culinary | | Color | Black | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,586 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00765301903244 | | Handle Material | Santoprene | | Included Components | Mercer Culinary Genesis 7-Inch Forged Santoku Knife | | Item Length | 14.05 inches | | Item Type Name | Genesis | | Item Weight | 3.04 ounces | | Manufacturer | Mercer Tool Corp. | | Manufacturer Part Number | M20707 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime limited manufacturer's warranty | | Material Type | Stainless steel and manmade | | Model Number | M20707 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Size | 7" | | UPC | 749628445519 765301903244 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Plain - **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Mercer Culinary - **Color:** Black - **Handle Material:** Santoprene ## Images ![Mercer Culinary M20707 Genesis 7-Inch Santoku Knife,Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dHt9e3SvL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Since this is a German knife with a Japanese heritage (made in Taiwan to boot), what is the proper sharpening angle? 22.5 or 15 degrees? Thanks.** A: I've asked this question and the answer I got from a seller, and I believe you can also get the info from Mercer, is 15 degrees. There is a Wusthof sharpener that sharpens to 20 or 14 degrees. They're newer Classic lineup has blades set at 14 degrees. People saying larger angles are probably giving info for older knives, just like your question assumed two typical angles, 22.5 or 15, when in fact many European style knives have for a long time been set at 20 degrees and the finer blades are set at 11, 14 or 15 degrees. 11 degrees is for really tough metal, so different Japanese expensive blades are set that fine. Since I have the Wusthof pull through sharpener, I've set these to 14, and though I may have to hone and sharpen more often, they cut REALLY easy, and I LOVE this knife set that way. 22.5 is typically the angle for a heavy meat cleaver nowadays, or maybe knives that you buy for heavier outdoor cutting. **Q: Exact dimensions of the blade?** A: The widest part of the blade is 1 3/4 in, the center is 1 5/8 inch and the last inch of the blade narrows down from 1 inch. So this is a pretty wide blade, but very light and very sharp. **Q: What's the spine thickness of the Genesis Santoku?** A: Thin sturdy light knife, good for volume cutting. Not high end fancy but holds nice edge and has comfortable grip Not flimsy **Q: what is the frequency of sharpening needed for home based use?** A: If you're cutting through food where you're hitting the cutting board pretty hard, you'll need to hone the blade more often, but if your cutting soft vegetables and use the speed of your motion and not how hard you push down do the work of cutting, then you probably have to hone it once a month with regular use. Cutting through harder vegys means you're going to hit the cutting board harder though, so if you do that all the time, then you'll be honing about once a week or two weeks depending on usage. Sharpening is a different subject, and if you're not constantly banging the blade down on the cutting board, or cutting around bone which will put microscopic imperfections in the cutting edge, then somewhere between 6 months and a year with continual usage. You'll know because honing won't give you a sharp edge anymore. I LOVE this knife and use it a few times a week so I hone it about once a week, but I have a guide on my steel for 14 degrees and I have a hand sharpener that does 14 degrees each side so both honing and sharpening are VERY easy with this blade, and I've only changed the edge angle 1 degree (these come at 15) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing bang-for-buck. I waited 2 years to review this ... *by E***K on October 7, 2017* Amazing bang-for-buck. I waited 2 years to review this knife. I had always wanted a Santoku, but wasn't sure the shape would fit my needs, and when I first got it, I was almost convinced that it didn't (not dissing the knife itself). My go-to knife for years has been an 8" forged Zwilling Chef's knife with which I have always done more of a chopping motion. I kept trying the Santoku and it is now my go-to except for heavy chopping. The blade is quite thin making it a great slicer: veggies, meat, and it also handles my lighter-duty chopping: celery, kale. Carrots and potatoes mostly go to my Chef's knife, but when sharp it handles those fine. I was very surprised when it went butterflied/spatchcocked a chicken with much more ease than my German chicken shears - which I think I will just get rid of as unnecessary, actually. The handle is comfortable and grippy enough, and large enough diameter to be easy to hold (I have very small hands and some more modern design knives I find too small to hold well). It also has pretty good heft for a light knife. I see some review complaints about it dulling quickly, but that's pretty much how it goes with stainless steel and especially such a thin blade...and really, this tool only costs <$35. I touch it up very briefly before starting a session with it, but really it takes a only few strops on the rod and it's very sharp. I haven't "sharpened" with a stone it at all, yet. 0 regrets. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best knife I've ever owned! *by D***E on July 21, 2026* (Review is for 7" Santoku). I got sick of using an 8" chefs knife to trim broccoli florets - it felt like shaving with a hatchet. So I decided to buy an array of budget knives under 8" to assess for general purpose chopping and slicing. I considered myself pretty brand loyal to Victorinox after using one for years having heard over and over about what workhorses they are for the price, so I expected to end up with one of those. Boy was I wrong. First, a surprising observation: it turns out you can't really assess whether you want a 6 or 7" by the number itself - it all depends on where the hilt of the knife actually is. I had a 6" that was functionally longer than a 7, and this 7" feels significantly shorter than my 8" Victorinox Fibrox. When it comes to feel, there was no comparison. The Victorinox felt like a plastic toy, and the Mercer felt like a Henckels. Great weight, balanced, rubberized grip with just the right shape, a nice substantial blade that you feel like you can lean on, this has it all. And the scallops do seem to help with food sticking to the knife, an issue that I've really disliked on my larger chef's knife. I've been using this thing daily for over a month and the blade is still razor sharp. I will note the Mercer Renaissance was a relatively close second, but I preferred the rubberized grip of the Genesis. So there you have it, I bought 'em all so you don't have to! This is the one to get! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The workhorse *by D***R on May 13, 2026* A few things. The steel that's used with the Mercer Genesis is a very good quality steel and other supposedly higher end knife companies including Wusthof have used this steel. Maybe they get theirs a little harder because there's variation. The hardness in a type of metal has a range. It's not a big range of course but there is a range. So, as a comparison a Wusthof Classic Chef Knife is around $150 USD for an 8" chef. It's hardness rating is a little higher so it holds its edge a little better. This has a 15 degree bevel and the other has a 14 degree. The other knife has a pull through sharpener you can buy for that line. It's sharpening angle is 14 degrees. I have the other knife and the other sharpener and that sharpener works great with this knife. It means I make it a little sharper than the factory (30 degrees factor, 28 degrees using the pull through). The pro is it's very easy to sharpen, the con is it dulls faster. But since it's easy to sharpen with that pull through I don't care that it dulls faster, what I care about is how the knife works in my hand and it's absolutely perfect for my hand. I love the balance, the handle material which will last decades from what I can tell allows my hand to grip these knives very well and that's important since it's more rounded. The advantage of a handle that has sides like the Wusthof Classic line is it won't roll in your hand. Round handles can, but this isn't round, it's oval and the material on the handle is anti-slip. And actually it's not really oval because there are corners there and that also helps with grip. What I know is this is easy to work with and easy to sharpen with a quality pull-thru. Because of this I do almost all my cutting with this Santoku, and if I don't it's because I need something more hefty or something for fine cutting like a paring knife. Or, I need a filet knife or boning knife. It's rare I ever need a chef knife because this replaces that for most anything with rare exception. This is my workhorse, been using it for years, I've probably sharpened off a good 0.5mm from it over time so I still got a good 30 - 40 years with it, but since I'm not lasting that long someone else gets it. Oh, and after a decade no rust spots and even the polished finish on the steel looks excellent even with the tiny imperfections that exist now due to all the use. ## Frequently Bought Together - Mercer Culinary M20707 Genesis 7-Inch Santoku Knife,Black - Mercer Culinary Knife Guard, 8 Inch x 2 Inch,Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1218679-mercer-culinary-m20707-genesis-7-inch-santoku-knife-black](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1218679-mercer-culinary-m20707-genesis-7-inch-santoku-knife-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-16*