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- Very sharp
- Versatile
- Good for precision slicing
- Thin blade may be unsuitable for heavy-duty tasks
Although the MAC Knives Superior Santoku appears in only a few of the reviews we found, ratings for this knife are unanimously positive. Reviewers and users alike say the MAC Knives Superior Santoku is exceedingly sharp out of the box and great for precision tasks, such as trimming the skin from bell peppers. However, users posting reviews to Amazon.com caution against using it for heavy-duty work, pointing out that the blade is very thin and potentially fragile. On the other hand, reviewers feel this knife is more easily controlled, and therefore more versatile, than other santoku knives. Another highly rated santoku is the Shun Classic (*Est. $115). Some experts say it is the best santoku overall, but it is nearly twice as expensive as the MAC.
Owner reviews at Amazon.com are uniformly positive, and include valuable advice about home sharpening this particular knife.
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Our Sources
1. Cook's Illustrated MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Ten santoku knives are rated. Although this review is dated, it is the most detailed review of santoku knives we found.
Review: Santoku Knives, Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine, July 2004
Chef Masayoshi "Masa" Takayama tests and rates 10 santoku knifes in this article. Although the MAC Knives Superior Santoku is not his favorite, he rates it among the best, stating that it is "very sharp" and "good for slicing onions."
Review: The Subtle Knife, Gillian Duffy, May 14, 2006
3. Bon AppetitDetails/Subscribe
Bon Appetit's Elisa Huang compares three knives that combine European and Japanese characteristics, including the MAC Knives Superior Santoku. No methodology or ratings are given.
Review: Japanese Fusion Knives, Elisa Huang, May 2008
4. Amazon.com
About 10 owner reviews give the MAC Knives Superior Santoku exceptionally high ratings -- a full five out of five stars. Although the reviews are entirely positive, some users mention the knife requires regular sharpening, and one user warns that the knife's blade is so thin that cutting hard cheeses can break it.
Review: Santoku 6 1/2-inch (Superior Series) -- MAC Knives, Contributors to Amazon.com
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