MAC Professional Series 8" Chef's Knife with Dimples (MTH-80) review

The MAC MTH-80 is the Japanese knife on this list with the strongest everyday case: MAC calls it its most popular knife for everyday use, and the spec sheet explains why. The blade is a thin 2.5 mm, 7.88 in long and 1.88 in tall, and the whole knife weighs 6.5 oz, so it feels quick in the hand next to the German knives. Unlike Global or Shun, it keeps a Western-style bolster, which helps cooks moving over from German knives. The dimples along the blade are there to stop sticky foods such as potatoes, apples and summer squash from clinging. It ranks fifth because $190.00 is the most expensive single knife here, and MAC does not publish a hardness figure on the page, so quality scores rest on the published dimensions. Engraving costs $10, but engraved knives cannot be returned. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run cutting tests.

Who it is for

cooks who want a thin, light Japanese blade with a Western handle

Price

$190.00 on macknife.com as of November 2026.

Quantity $190.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Thin 2.5 mm blade with a bolster
• Dimples help the blade glide through potatoes, apples and summer squash
• 7.88 in blade, 1.88 in tall, 12.63 in overall
• Weight 6.5 oz
• Optional engraving for $10

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 6.5 oz, lighter than the 0.58 lbs ZWILLING Pro
• Strength: MAC calls the MTH-80 its most popular knife for everyday use
• Strength: Dimpled blade reduces sticking on starchy vegetables
• Weakness: $190.00 is the highest single-knife price on this list
• Weakness: MAC does not publish a hardness rating on the product page
• Weakness: Engraved knives can no longer be returned

Key facts

• Price: $190.00
• Blade length: 7.88 in
• Blade thickness: 2.5 mm
• Weight: 6.5 oz
• Engraving: +$10

Where it ranks

MAC Professional Series 8" Chef's Knife with Dimples (MTH-80) is No. 5 in our Best Kitchen Knives verdict.