MERCER CULINARY KNIVES
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Company origin
United States
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Manufactured In
Taiwan
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Materials From
Germany, Japan
Mercer Culinary is a foodservice tool manufacturer based in the United States that specializes in producing high-quality knives at an affordable price.
The company has over 25 years of expertise and offers a variety of knife collections, each focused on a certain target audience and skill level of cooks.
The company takes pride in its ChefCentric approach.
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MERCER’S KNIVES COLLECTIONS
Mercer Culinary offers ten major knife collections, each comes with its own price tag, varying quality, and properties that benefit various types of cooks.
The following section divides Mercer Culinary’s knife collections into three tier levels, beginning with their premium tier and progressing to their low-end collections.
TIER 1
PREMIUM - MX3 | DAMASCUS
TIER 2
MID-RANGE - ZÜM | BPX | RENAISSANCE | GENESIS | ASIAN
TIER 3
BASIC - MILLENIA | PRAXIS | ULTIMATE WHITE
THE MERCER CULINARY
PREMIUM COLLECTIONS
Mercer’s Premium knife collection is aimed at more professional users – whether professional or
home cooks looking for high-quality knives at a reasonable price.
All knives in this tier are extremely sharp and tough, with an HRC rating of at least 60.
THE MERCER CULINARY
MX3 KNIFE COLLECTION
“Cutlery for the performance obsessed”
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Price Range
60$ - 240$
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Warranty
Limited Lifetime (25 Years)
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Best Fit For
Professional Cooks
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The MX3 knife collection is Mercer Culinary’s high-end knife collection.
Its high performance is accomplished by the three layered VG-10 Super Stainless Steel core and an HRC value of 60-62, resulting in a robust knife that keeps its edge for longer. The collection
offers a limited number of five different styles of chef knives overall, at different size offerings.
Individual Knives: 60$ – 240$ (Amazon), 60$-160$ (Webstaurant)
- Knives
- Gyuto 11.8 Inch
- Gyuto 8.3 Inch
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DAMASCUSKNIFE COLLECTION
“Beautiful Damascus style. Unrivaled performance”
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Price Range
44$ - 112$
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Warranty
Limited Lifetime (25 Years)
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Best Fit For
Home Cooks with a sense for visually appealing kitchen tools.
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The Mercer Damascus collection joined the Mercer family in 2022. It puts a greater emphasis on aesthetics without sacrificing quality.
The set features Damascus-style premium stainless steel that covers the core while maintaining a sharp 15-degree edge. With a Rockwell Hardness of 62, it’s razor-sharp and extremely tough. The steel is made from a multi clad of 1% Carbon, 15% Chromium, 1% Molybdenum, 0.2% Vanadium, and 1.5% Cobalt.
Not appropriate for professional kitchens.
Individual Knives: 44$ – 112$ for individual knives, 97$-415$.
Sets: 97$-415$ for sets (Amazon); 36$-78$ (Webstaurant).
- Sets are available
- Glass Block
- Wood Block
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MID-RANGE COLLECTIONS
Mercer’s Mid-Rrange knife collection is aimed at home cooks and cooking enthusiasts who do not have a large budget for more expensive knives. The knives in this tier level are modest in
comparison to the premium options, especially in terms of HRC rating and materials, but they perform admirably when compared to their asking price, and ever compared to other knives in
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ZüM KNIFE COLLECTION
“Sleek elegance. Unbelievable Performance”
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Price Range
20$-90$
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Warranty
Limited Lifetime (25 Years)
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Best Fit For
Professional Cooks, Home Cooks
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The Mercer ZüM collection is a high-end knife collection that is likely the highest quality option in Mercer Culinary’s Mid-Rrange knife selections.
ZüM knives are one-piece precision-forged knives made of premium high-carbon German steel.
The Delrin handle and shortened bolster provide superior balance and an ergonomic grip.
Individual Knives: 50$ – 90$ (Amazon); 20$-50$ (Webstaurant).
Sets: 175$-230$ (Amazon); 150$-325$ (Webstaurant).
- Sets are available
- Glass Block
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BPX KNIFE COLLECTION
“We have taken performance to a new level without a complete line of butcher knives. Designed to take the punishment butchers dish out, delivering sharp, precise cuts use after use”
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Price Range
12$-36$
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Warranty
Limited Lifetime (25 Years)
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Best Fit For
Professional Kitchens & Butchers
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The high-carbon German steel used in the Mercer Culinary BPX Knife Collection is freeze hardened for improved blade strength and long-lasting sharpness. They also feature a safe finger guard and an ergonomic handle that makes the knife simpler to hold, use, and maintain. These features are well-suited for butchering knives. And to top it all, they come at very affordable prices.
Individual Knives: 12$-36$ (Webstaurant).
Sets: 40$-170$ (Webstaurant).
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RENAISSANCE KNIFE COLLECTION
“The rebirth of a classic. A combination of extraordinary fit, form, and function”
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Price Range
15$ - 50$
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Warranty
Limited Lifetime (25 Years)
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Best Fit For
Professional Cooks, Home Cooks
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The Mercer Culinary Renaissance knife collection is made to strike the ideal balance between quality and cost.
The knives are crafted with high-carbon stainless German steel, with a full tang build for enhanced balance. For simple sharpening, they also include a short bolster.
Another way to think about the Renaissance collection is as a little more refined variation of the Genesis collection, as both collections offer similar properties. They differ mostly in terms of their bolsters (shortened vs full bolsters) and handles (Delrin vs. Santoprene).
It may just be one of the best value-for-money knife collections out there.
Individual Knives: 15$ – 50$ (Webstaurant).
Sets: 50$-350$ (Webstaurant).
- Sets are available
- Wood Block
- Glass Block
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GENESIS KNIFE COLLECTION
“The finest handle in forged cutlery. A perfect blend of modern technology and finely crafted German steel”
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Price Range
11$-90$
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Warranty
Limited Lifetime (25 Years)
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Best Fit For
Professional Cooks, Home Cooks
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The Mercer Genesis knife collection is a line of knives that are constructed with premium components and expert craftsmanship.
The precision-forged German steel blade ensures that it will last for years to come. The full or short bolster for durability and balance provides an ergonomic design.
The Santoprene® handle provides a comfortable grip and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
These properties make for a set of knives that accommodate both the professional and home cook very well.
Another way to think about the Genesis collection is as a little more affordable variation of the Renaissance collection, as both collections offer similar properties. They differ mostly in terms of their bolsters (full vs shortened bolsters) and handles (Santoprene VS Delrin).
Individual Knives: 25$-90$ (Amazon); 11$-45$ (Webstaurant).
Sets: 70$-320$ (Amazon); 70$-310$ (Webstaurant).
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- Sets are available
- Glass Block
- Wood Block
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ASIAN KNIFE COLLECTION
“Calling on the rich tradition of Japanese craftsmanship to provide unsurpassed performance”
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Price Range
20$-50$
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Warranty
Limited Lifetime (25 Years)
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Best Fit For
Professional Cooks, Home Cooks
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The Mercer Culinary Asian Collection Knife Collection is a line of knives that are inspired by the tradition of Japanese craftsmanship.
Though it may sound contradictive, the blads are made with high-carbon German steel. The handles vary and can come in either traditional wood or slip-resistant Santoprene which is more appropriate for commercial kitchens.
The Asian collection offers three types of chef knives: Nakiri, Santoku & a Chinese chef knife, different-sized Deba Knives, a duck slicer, and a few sashimi knives (for which there are even left-handed variations).
NSF: Varies, depending on the handle chosen (traditional wood is not NSF; Santoprene is NSF).
Individual Knives: 25$-50$ (Amazon); 20$-35$ (Webstaurant).
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BASIC KNIFE COLLECTION
The Basic knife collection from Mercer is made to fit commercial kitchens or novice home cooks who might not need higher-quality knives or care to deal with proper knife maintenance. The knives in this tier level are very modest in price range.
The knives in these collections offer many properties that may be suited for commercial kitchens. The knives are stamped rather than forged, designed to provide a lighter knife frame that might lessen fatigue from long working hours. Additionally, they provide thinner blades, which are better for accurate slicing. There are also more significant color variations that are offered by some of the collections in this tier. This is great for commercial kitchens that want to color-code their products. The blades are also very easy to sharpen, though they will not remain sharp for long.
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MILLENIA KNIFE COLLECTION
“Innovative features and unparalleled performance to meet the demands of today’s professional chefs”
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Price Range
3$-44$
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Warranty
Limited Lifetime (25 Years)
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Best Fit For
Commercial Kitchens, Novice home cooks
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The Mercer Millenia collection is Mercer Culinary’s largest knife collection. It offers 3 sub-collections: Millenia, Millenia White, and Millenia Colors.
It is a collection of low-priced kitchen knives with a wide array of available colors. The Millenia Colors collection is better suited for commercial kitchens. Though quality is not as impressive as other collections offered by Mercer Culinary, it provides a great solution for fast-paced kitchens. Color coding offers the use of knives for dedicated uses (different colors for different materials), for better food safety.
Their stamped build makes the knives in the Millenia collection both affordable and relatively lightweight and less fatiguing over extended use.
Knives Colors: Black, White, Gray, Blue, Brown, Green, Purple, Red, Yellow, and Beige.
Individual Knives: 3$ – 44$ for individual knives (Amazon); 4$-40$ (Webstaurant)
Sets: 55$-143$ (Amazon); 36$-125$ (Webstaurant)
- Sets are available
- Knife Roll Set
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PRAXIS KNIFE COLLECTION
“The warmth and richness of high-quality wood paired with the precision of a razor-sharp blade”
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Price Range
7$ - 35$
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Warranty
Limited Lifetime (25 Years)
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Best Fit For
Home cooks, professional kitchens fronts
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The knives in the Praxis collections feature a dense natural rosewood handle. The blades, made of high-carbon Japanese stainless steel are easy to maintain, and the handles are comfortable.
They are not a great fit for heavy-duty work in commercial kitchens because of the wooden handle. They can, however, be a great fit for home kitchens and restaurant fronts because they are comfortable and attractive.
The knife selection contains two chef knives (western an chinese), a slicer, a bread knife, a boning knife, three types of paring knives and two types of carving forks.
Individual Knives: 12$ – 35$ (Amazon); Webstaurant (7$-23$)
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ULTIMATE WHITE KNIFE COLLECTION
“An exceptional combination of quality, design, materials, and craftsmanship for the value-minded kitchen”
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Price Range
4$ - 20$
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Warranty
Limited Lifetime (25 Years)
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Best Fit For
Commercial Kitches, Beginner Cooks
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The Mercer Culinary Ultimate White Knife Collection is a collection of knives with reasonable performance standards and very low cost. They are available with either white or black handles.
The blades are made from high-carbon stainless steel and the handles are made from polypropylene. The knives also feature a protective finger guard to help protect your fingers while cutting.
The knives are NSF-certified, lightweight, simple to sharpen, and generally safe to use. These characteristics make them a great option for demanding and busy commercial kitchens.
Individual Knives: 10$ – 20$ (Amazon); 4$-18$ (Webstaurant).
