Thin behind the food
The 2.5 mm blade is designed to reduce wedging, while the low 6.5-ounce weight limits fatigue during repetitive prep.
MAC Knife
Professional Series 8" Chef's Knife with Dimples (MTH-80)
A light Japanese chef's knife with a 7.88-inch dimpled blade, slim 2.5 mm stock and compact bolster.
- Score
- 7.7/10
- Est. life
- 25 yrs
- Cover
- 25 yrs
Last-known catalog price
$175.00
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Product Overview
MAC's MTH-80 is a thin, light professional-series chef's knife built for low-wedging everyday prep. Its 2.5 mm blade and small bolster keep the knife to 6.5 ounces, while the dimples are intended to reduce sticking in foods such as potatoes and apples. MAC says its knives are made in Seki, Japan fro...
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Specifications
- OverviewBrand
- MAC Knife
- OverviewProduct category
- chefs-knives-and-cutting-tools
- OverviewModel
- MTH-80
- OverviewGTIN
- 854911000327
- OverviewExpected lifespan
- 25 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
Why We Love It
The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
Factory service available
MAC publishes sharpening and minor-repair pricing and restores MAC edges using factory-style equipment and techniques.
Meaningful fixed warranty
The original purchaser receives 25 years of coverage for material and workmanship defects on authorized purchases.
Detailed Quality Score Breakdown
Core Performance
Primary Performance
8.8
The exact PDP documents a 2.5 mm blade and dimples intended to reduce wedging and sticking during common prep.
Feature Richness
5.8
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Build Quality
8.6
MAC says its knives are shaped, assembled, polished and sharpened in Japan by professional craftspeople.
Reliability Score
8.8
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Longevity
Durability Rating
9.0
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Wear Resistance
8.3
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Component Replaceability
4.8
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Design Timelessness
9.2
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Serviceability
Repairability
8.7
MAC offers published-price sharpening, broken-tip and small-chip repair services, with MAC warranty retained after...
Spare Parts Availability
5.4
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Warranty Coverage
7.0
MAC's US warranty covers original-purchaser material and workmanship defects for 25 years; accidental damage and...
Service Network
5.8
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Value
Total Cost of Ownership
8.3
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Resale Value Retention
7.0
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User Satisfaction
8.6
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What are the MTH-80's blade length, thickness, and weight?
The MTH-80 has a 7.88-inch blade, 1.88-inch blade height, and 2.5 mm blade thickness. Its overall length is 12.63 inches and its listed weight is 6.5 ounces.
What do the dimples on the MTH-80 blade do?
MAC says the added dimples help the MTH-80 glide through sticky foods such as potatoes, apples, and summer squash. They are a feature of this dimpled model.
What steel and edge does the MAC MTH-80 use?
MAC identifies its stain-resistant knives as using rust-resistant molybdenum high-carbon cutlery steel. The brand describes its characteristic edge as a slightly off-center hybrid between Japanese single-bevel and Western V-shaped edges, at about 15 degrees per side.
Where is the MTH-80 made?
The MTH-80 is made in Japan. MAC says its knives are shaped, assembled, polished, and sharpened by professional Japanese craftsmen, and that its stain-resistant knives are entirely produced in Seki City.
What does MAC's US warranty cover for the MTH-80?
For the original purchaser, MAC Knife, Inc.'s US warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship for 25 years from the purchase date. It excludes accidental or incidental damage, including broken or bent tips, blade staining or corrosion, and normal-use cosmetic scratches, chips, or dents.
Can MAC sharpen or repair a dull or chipped MTH-80?
Yes. MAC offers sharpening for its knives that have become dull, and the MAC-brand service includes minor repairs. Its published service information also describes additional repair options for broken tips and edge chips, with chip repairs limited by the depth of the damage.
Does MAC sharpening preserve the MTH-80's warranty?
MAC states that all MAC-brand knives retain their original warranty after using MAC's sharpening services. The company says its service uses equipment and techniques intended to restore edges to a MAC-factory level, although it does not guarantee how long a resharpened edge will last.
Which foods should not be cut with the MTH-80?
MAC's warranty guidance says certain hard foods should be avoided because they can cause damage, including frozen items, bones, shellfish shells, hard squashes, hard cheeses, nut shells, and blocks of chocolate. Damage from accidents or improper use is not covered under the warranty.
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