MAC Knife Professional series 8" Chef's knife w/dimples MTH-80
- Chef's Knive
Cooks who slice a lot of potatoes and squash will feel what the dimples are for; the tradeoff is hand washing only, no dishwasher shortcuts.
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How it ranks among the 23 chef's knives we track
4.6★ across 1,900 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,900 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
400+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
MAC's MTH-80 is an 8-inch Japanese-made chef's knife from the Professional series, with dimples pressed into the blade face so sticky cuts like potato or squash release instead of clinging.
At 2.5mm the blade is thinner than most Western chef's knives, which is what keeps the knife light through long prep sessions, and the dimples are there to break the suction that makes thin slices stick to the steel. Care instructions call for hand washing only; it is not listed as dishwasher safe.
- 8-inch dimpled chef's knife blade
- 2.5mm blade thickness
- Pakka wood handle
- Made in Japan, hand wash only
Who it's for
Fits a cook who already prefers a lighter, Japanese-style chef's knife and slices a lot of starchy vegetables. Less suited to someone who wants a dishwasher-safe blade or a heavier, thicker Western knife.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Dimples keep starchy slices from sticking
- Thin 2.5mm blade stays light in hand
- Pakka wood handle
- Made in Japan
- Hand wash only, not dishwasher safe
- Thinner blade needs gentler care than a thick Western knife
Performance notes
The 2.5mm blade is thin by chef's knife standards, which lowers weight and cutting resistance, while the dimpled face creates small air pockets that let slices of potato, apple, or squash fall away instead of sticking. The pakka wood handle resists moisture but the knife still calls for hand washing rather than the dishwasher.
Specifications
| Brand | Knife |
|---|---|
| Model | MTH-80 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in chef's knives.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC Knife Professional series 8" Chef's knife w/dimples MTH-80This product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,900 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8 Inch Chef’s KnifeVictorinox | 4.8 / 5 | 14,900 | 4.9 / 5 |
| KIWI Knife Cook Utility Knives Cutlery Steak Wood Handle Kitchen Tool Sharp Blade 6.5"…Kiwi | 4.6 / 5 | 4,400 | 4.6 / 5 |
| WÜSTHOF Classic 8" Chef's KnifeWÜSthof | 4.8 / 5 | 2,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| PAUDIN Chef Knife, 8 Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Sharp Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic…Paudin | 4.7 / 5 | 7,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Knife MTH-80
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What do the dimples on the MAC MTH-80 do?
They create small air pockets along the blade face so sticky foods like potato, apple, or squash release instead of clinging to the steel as you cut.
Is the MAC MTH-80 dishwasher safe?
No, hand washing only is recommended.
How thick is the blade?
2.5mm, thinner than most Western-style chef's knives, which keeps the knife light in hand.