--- product_id: 93024984 title: "Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife, Wood, Black" brand: "mercer culinary" price: "373.69 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Mercer Culinary" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/93024984-mercer-culinary-genesis-8-inch-forged-chefs-knife-wood-black store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 8-inch high-carbon steel blade Ergonomic non-slip Santoprene handle Precision-forged durability Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife, Wood, Black **Brand:** mercer culinary **Price:** 373.69 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game—cut like a pro, feel the power in every slice! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife, Wood, Black by mercer culinary - **How much does it cost?** 373.69 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/93024984-mercer-culinary-genesis-8-inch-forged-chefs-knife-wood-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 - • **Ergonomic Comfort Grip:** Santoprene handle designed for secure, non-slip hold—even with wet hands—reducing fatigue during extended prep. - • **Trusted by Culinary Pros:** Part of Mercer Culinary’s Genesis series, crafted with decades of chef collaboration for unmatched kitchen confidence. - • **Masterful Precision Cutting:** Forged high-carbon German steel blade ensures razor-sharp, long-lasting edge for effortless chopping and slicing. - • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Perfectly sized 8-inch blade excels at mincing, dicing, crushing, and shredding for professional and home chefs alike. - • **Built to Last, Easy to Maintain:** Forged construction resists wear; hand wash recommended to preserve peak performance and blade integrity. ## Overview The Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife by Mercer Culinary features a precision-forged high-carbon German steel blade for exceptional sharpness and durability. Its ergonomic Santoprene handle offers a secure, non-slip grip, making it ideal for chopping, mincing, and slicing with ease. Designed for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks, this knife combines superior craftsmanship with lasting performance. Hand wash only to maintain its edge and quality. ## Description From the manufacturer Mercer Culinary is a company that champions tradition and innovation by working with professional chefs, industry leaders and cooking enthusiasts to develop value-driven lines that not only perform masterfully, but feel good, grip better and last. Individual Knives & Sets. From classic styles to modern looks, we offer an array of brands which feature exceptional quality in design, materials and craftsmanship. Made from the finest cutlery steel. So many sizes and styles to choose from for any grill, griddle or other serving need. Every day you rely on these essential tools. We make sure efficiency and durability is built into every single product. Keep your edge. An array of options to keep cutlery sharp and operating at peak performance. Our plating tools help you create masterpieces on the plate, and allow you to express your creativity in ways that can rival professional chefs. Working side-by-side with chefs for over 3 decades, we leveraged that knowledge to bring you apparel that can only come from being behind the line. Whether you are taking your tools to go or staying in your kitchen, we offer an array of choices to keep your cutlery organized and safe. All the tools you need to take the proper precautionary measures to ensure a safe, sanitary kitchen. Everything we do is centered around how it affects those who love to cook. Whether you are a culinary professional or a cooking enthusiast, our job is to make what you do more enjoyable, easier and more efficient. Our collective decades of experience behind the kitchen line give us the knowledge base to engage, listen, and come up with innovative solutions which address the needs of today's culinarians. Review: Fantastic - My 18 year old wants to start cooking properly and absolutely loves this. Fantastic quality. Highly recommend Review: Quality and sturdy - This feels good to hold and chop with. Has a reassuring weight to it that is easily applied when swiftly chopping herbs but also slicing through hardy stuff like carrots, root vegetable, and meat. I use this daily, several times a day and it is now my go-to knife. When recieved the blade was very sharp but I do recommend using a whetstone to regularly maintain the blade. The handle is sturdy and has a decent grip edge to it. ## 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 | B000OOQZMY | | Best Sellers Rank | 50,210 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 14 in Chef's Knives | | Blade Colour | Silver | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Material Type | High Carbon Steel | | Blade edge | Plain | | Blade length | 8 Inches | | Blade material | High Carbon Steel | | BladeLength | 8 Inches | | Brand | Mercer Culinary | | Brand Name | Mercer Culinary | | Colour | Black | | Construction Type | Forged | | Country Of Origin | Taiwan | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,017 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00765301903251 | | Handle Material | Santoprene | | Handle material | Santoprene | | Included Components | Knife | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Length | 20 Centimetres | | Item Type Name | Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife | | Item Weight | 0.25 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Mercer Culinary | | Manufacturer Part Number | M20608 | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Number | M20608 | | Size | 20 cm | | UPC | 765301903251 749628455693 749628445441 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Blade edge:** Plain - **Blade material:** High Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Mercer Culinary - **Colour:** Black - **Handle material:** Santoprene ## Images ![Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife, Wood, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O9lPr+tWL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long do these stay sharp for?** A: Most importantly you must only ever use knives like this on a wooden or soft plastic (not glass !!) chopping board ,or you will ruin them very quickly. This is not a fault of the knife as this applies to all good quality knives . This knife is made of very good quality steel so will last a decent time before it needs sharpening, but this is obviously totally dependent on how often you use it - it could be one day or one year. The important point is not how long it will stay sharp , but to realize that good quality knives like this are meant to be sharpened as and when necessary . A ceramic stone of some description is probably the best option for the inexperienced , and a couple of light strokes will restore a razor like edge unless it has become extremely blunted,which you shouldn't really allow to happen in the first place . According to Mercier you should sharpen this knife at a 16 degree angle on each side. If you intend to use good quality chefs knives of any make , you must learn to sharpen them , as they are simply not designed to stay sharp for ever, but rather they are designed to be regularly sharpened. Those knives that are advertised to stay sharp forever are simply a gimmick , and you won't find one being used by any decent chef on planet Earth. Sharpening a knife is a basic skill for any chef , and a good quality life is a lifelong investment. As usual there are about a zillion YouTube videos on the subject. Hope this helps you ps I don't want to sound condescending, but if you have never used a really sharp knife like this before , please be careful , as it could cause serious mutilation . You should never need to push a good chef's knife with much force - if you do it needs sharpening. This is where the saying a sharp knife is a safe knife comes from - you should only ever be using it with a light touch,never forcing it, meaning it shouldn't suddenly fly off and remove your finger . **Q: Is this super sharp? Can anyone whos bought onw inform? Need a decent for chef work. Cheers** A: Well to start you can make any knife sharp. Anyone who cooks should be able to sharpen their knives. The difference between an expensive knife and a cheaper on is HOW LONG does it stay sharp. The better the knife the longer it will stay sharp. This knife is a good knife for it's price. Enjoy...I like mine. **Q: What is the angle of the blade?** A: Don't know about this particular knife,but I have a Mercer Genesis chef's knife which has a 16 degree sharpening angle. I found this out by emailing the company, so I am sure they will be able to tell you the sharpening angle for your particular knife. **Q: What is the angle of the blade to sharpen it?** A: 15 Degrees I think. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic *by M***K on 30 April 2026* My 18 year old wants to start cooking properly and absolutely loves this. Fantastic quality. Highly recommend ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality and sturdy *by G***N on 20 July 2021* This feels good to hold and chop with. Has a reassuring weight to it that is easily applied when swiftly chopping herbs but also slicing through hardy stuff like carrots, root vegetable, and meat. I use this daily, several times a day and it is now my go-to knife. When recieved the blade was very sharp but I do recommend using a whetstone to regularly maintain the blade. The handle is sturdy and has a decent grip edge to it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best in market at price point *by J***S on 9 June 2017* I have an array of knifes from shun to wustoff to Kuhn rink on .. for the cheaper end of 30 this knife is fantastic one of the best weighted fir me personally has enougth weight in it to cut veg good (were some of the light weight /Japanese knife fall short but is also light enougth to use for hours on end comfortably and sag dice cut onion . The retention is good I use my steel on it maybe once every 4-5 hours of use it's gets sharp. My wustoff are only the other knife I manage to get sharper but fir 30 pound this is a good all round knife and I would recommend it as a first knife . Handle is probably best Iv used tbh onfiryable and fits hand well ## Frequently Bought Together - Mercer Culinary M20608 Genesis 8-Inch Chef's 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/93024984-mercer-culinary-genesis-8-inch-forged-chefs-knife-wood-black](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/93024984-mercer-culinary-genesis-8-inch-forged-chefs-knife-wood-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*