MAC Knife Professional MTH-80 Chef's Knife 8 Inch
- Hollow edge with dimples, forged
- Alloy steel blade, Pakka wood handle
- 10 ounces, silver blade
- 25 year limited warranty
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A forged chef's knife with a dimpled hollow edge and a Pakka wood handle, backed by a long limited warranty. The length entries in the listing do not match the eight inch title, so confirm blade size.
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ASIN: B000N5H2XUModel: MTH-80Category: Chef's Knives
Overview
A hollow edge with dimples ground into the blade gives this forged alloy steel chef's knife its profile. The silver blade is joined to a black Pakka wood handle, and the knife is sold as a single piece.
The dimpled hollow edge and forged build are the reasons to consider it, along with a warranty that runs for many years. The limit is data quality: the blade length field repeats the overall length, bolster and tang details are missing, and care instructions are not given.
Who it's for
Cooks who chop vegetables and proteins daily and prefer a wood handle suit this knife. Buyers who need blade length and care steps confirmed should ask the seller first.
Pros and cons
- Dimpled hollow edge
- Pakka wood handle
- Long limited warranty
- Alloy steel blade
- Blade length entries conflict
- Care instructions not listed
- Bolster and tang details missing
Performance notes
A forged blade is shaped from heated steel, and this one carries dimples along the hollow edge that are meant to reduce food clinging during a slice. Cutting feel depends on blade length, balance and grip, and the wood handle shapes how the knife feels in the hand.
Where it stands among chef's knives
- #9 most-searched brand and model of the 47 chef's knives lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 89 chef's knives we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Mac Knife |
|---|---|
| Model | MTH-80 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 13 inches (listing field; title names 8 inch)higher than 100% of 83 chef's knives |
| Item Length | 13 incheslower than 51% of 60 chef's knives |
| Item weight | 10 ounces |
| Size | 13"higher than 100% of 25 chef's knives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Alloy steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Wood (Pakka wood) |
| Color | Stainless steel with black Pakka wood handle |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 25 year limited warranty |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Hollow, with dimples |
| Item Type Name | Mac Knife Professional Hollow Edge Chef's Knife |
Closest rivals on specs
Babish High-Carbon German Steel Chef Knife 8 Inch- Item Weight 0.62 vs 0.71 pounds (-13%)
Victorinox Rosewood Chef's Knife 12 in- Item Length 13 vs 17 inches (-24%)
WÜSTHOF Classic Chef's Knife 10 Inch- BladeLength 13 vs 10 inches (+30%)
Frequently asked questions
What does the hollow edge on the MAC MTH-80 mean?
The item type is a hollow edge chef's knife, and the title adds dimples. The listing does not describe the dimple spacing or depth.