mercer cutlery genesis 5-inch utility knife
a supplier to the vast majority of cooking academies mercer cutlery offers the genesis collection of kitchen knives to provide professional quality to the home chef . comfortable durable and efficient genesis knives feature fully forged single-piece blades made from high-carbon no-stain german steel . their taper-grind edges are polished by hand and their substantial bolsters provide helpful balance . black nonslip santoprene handles make genesis knives comfortable and secure in the grip improving efficiency and safety in the kitchen . the sort of knife that goes to work numerous times a day this genesis 5-inch utility knife is perfect for slicing sandwiches cutting up apples and trimming hard cheeses . a complement to the genesis chef s carving and santoku knives the piece is made in taiwan using european components and technology . it should be washed by hand for best results and carries mercer s one-year warranty . -- emily bedard