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product_id: 8387198
title: "M21078 Genesis 8-Inch Short Bolster Chef's Knife,Black"
brand: "mercer culinary"
price: "A$113"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Mercer Culinary"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/8387198-m21078-genesis-8-inch-short-bolster-chefs-knife-black
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 8-inch high-carbon German steel blade precision-forged construction for durability ergonomic non-slip Santoprene handle M21078 Genesis 8-Inch Short Bolster Chef's Knife,Black

**Brand:** mercer culinary
**Price:** A$113
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with the blade that professionals swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** M21078 Genesis 8-Inch Short Bolster Chef's Knife,Black by mercer culinary
- **How much does it cost?** A$113 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/8387198-m21078-genesis-8-inch-short-bolster-chefs-knife-black)

## Best For

- mercer culinary enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mercer culinary brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Endure:** Forged from high-carbon German steel for unmatched strength and durability.
- • **Razor-Sharp Precision:** Taper-ground edge ensures effortless slicing and long-lasting sharpness.
- • **Ergonomic Comfort Grip:** Designed for all-day use with a non-slip, comfortable handle—even when wet.
- • **Versatile Kitchen Powerhouse:** Perfect for chopping, mincing, dicing, and crushing with professional-grade performance.
- • **Easy Maintenance, Lasting Performance:** Hand wash recommended to preserve edge and extend knife life—ditch the dishwasher!

## Overview

The Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Short Bolster Chef's Knife combines precision-forged high-carbon German steel with an ergonomic Santoprene handle, delivering exceptional sharpness, durability, and comfort. Ideal for professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts alike, this knife excels at chopping, mincing, and dicing with a balanced, non-slip grip. Hand wash only to maintain peak performance and longevity.

## Description

Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Short Bolster Forged Chef's Knife

Review: Perfect every day knife - Great go-to knife, nice weight and balance, commercial rated, very sharp, solid build.
Review: Great knife! - I have now had this knife for over 6 years! I am very impressed with it and have grown to prefer it over my zwilling profession s (granted 8inch vs this one at 6inch). I am kind of a knife guy. Very impressed with the balance, weight, feel and cutting. I sharpen tools for my woodworking and this knife takes an edge very nicely on resharpening. For the money, its amazing in my opinion.

## Features

- QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Knife is precision-forged with high-carbon German steel for better durability, and taper-ground edge allows for increased efficiency when cutting along with incredible long-lasting sharpness
- SUPERIOR DESIGN: The finest handle in forged cutlery; built to last ergonomic handle offers comfort and a non-slip grip, even with wet hands
- BEST USE: The perfect knife for chopping, mincing, and cutting. Ideal for dicing onions, mincing shallots, chopping herbs, crushing garlic, and shredding cabbage
- EASY CARE: To maximize the performance and longevity of your knife, carefully wash cutlery by hand with warm water and mild soap; rinse and dry completely with a soft towel. Do not place in dishwasher or submerge for long periods of time
- MERCER CULINARY GENESIS SERIES: Never stop experimenting in the kitchen; this Genesis knife is essential in every kitchen, perfect for professional use or the home cooking enthusiast

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00DT1XFSQ |
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,415 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #19 in Chef's Knives |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 8 Inches |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Brand | Mercer Culinary |
| Care instructions | Hand Wash |
| Color | Black |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (13,189) |
| Finish types | Stainless Steel |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00765301907525 |
| Handle Material | Santoprene |
| Included Components | Chef's Knife |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Item Length | 12 Inches |
| Item Weight | 8.5 ounces |
| Item model number | M21078 |
| Manufacturer | Mercer Culinary |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Size | 8" |
| UPC | 765301907525 |

## Product Details

- **Blade Edge:** Plain
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** Mercer Culinary
- **Color:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Santoprene

## Images

![M21078 Genesis 8-Inch Short Bolster Chef's Knife,Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51V1InGWwcL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the actual weight of the knife (not shipping weight)? Is it the same as the Renaissance?**
A: The knife alone weighs 7.62 oz or, 216 grams

**Q: For the "8-inch short bolster forged chef's knife", what's the measurement from the spine to blade edge, at the bolster? the widest part of the knife.**
A: That is 1 and 3/4 inch.

**Q: Are them dishwasher safe?**
A: ABSOLUTELY NOT! You shouldn't ever wash your knives in the dishwasher. The soap is VERY caustic and will eat away the blade edge ruining the knife. I just wash mine with mild dish soap, rinse thoroughly and then dry and put into my knife holder.

**Q: This is probably a silly question but... what do you use for sharpening it?**
A: We use an Accusharp Knife sharpener and it works great.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect every day knife
*by J***Z on November 18, 2025*

Great go-to knife, nice weight and balance, commercial rated, very sharp, solid build.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great knife!
*by T***I on December 28, 2025*

I have now had this knife for over 6 years! I am very impressed with it and have grown to prefer it over my zwilling profession s (granted 8inch vs this one at 6inch). I am kind of a knife guy. Very impressed with the balance, weight, feel and cutting. I sharpen tools for my woodworking and this knife takes an edge very nicely on resharpening. For the money, its amazing in my opinion.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Boning Knife.
*by C***T on December 30, 2025*

I purchased a 6-inch flexible boning knife and I must say I am very pleased with this knife. Blade was sharp and flexible. Grip is nice and the weight is perfect. I'm a woman in her seventies with arthritic hands and needed a good boning knife for carving up a deer hindquarter when I am fortunate enough to harvest one. This knife cut through the hindquarter like butter. I would highly recommend this product.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Mercer Culinary M21078 Genesis 8-Inch Short Bolster Chef's Knife,Black
- Mercer Culinary Knife Guard, 8 Inch x 2 Inch,Black

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*Last updated: 2026-02-13*