Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # MAC Knives One slice with our knives and you will experience for yourself the true definition of sharpness. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Product categories - [ORIGINAL SERIES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/original-serie/) - The MAC Original Series was first created over 40 years ago with a new concept in kitchen knife design. First, we chose a steel that allowed us to create a thin, flexible blade that is light weight, easy to sharpen, and maintains its edge extremely well. While most people remember MAC knives for their extreme out-of-the-box sharpness and the duration which it lasts, these other features were key to our success. The thin (1.5-2.0mm), flexible blade slides easily through foods without wedging into cuts like a traditional European forged blade and the light weight allows you to use the knife without making your hand and arm tired. Next, we rounded the tip for safety and elevated the handle to create better knuckle clearance when working on a cutting board. Lastly, a hole was punched into the blade to hang the knife. - [SUPERIOR SERIES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/superior-series/) - The Superior Series consists of 2.0-2.5mm thin blades for less wedging into cuts but with a slightly stiffer feel than the Original Series. These knives are made using our Superior steel which has an additional processing step called sub-zero tempering for better edge retention than our Original steel. The elevated handle, rounded tip, and hole in the blade were carried over from the Original series and are designed for better knuckle clearance, safety, and for hanging the knife, respectively. - [CHEF SERIES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/chef-series/) - The Chef Series has 2.0-2.5mm thin blades made with our original molybdenum steel. These knives are shaped with many traditional European shapes with a handle that is straight (in line with the spine of the blade) and has a pointed tip. Due to their light-weight nature, these knives can make quick work out of almost any food. - [PROFESSIONAL SERIES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/professional-series/) - Currently our most popular series, the Professional Series features a thin 2.0-2.5mm blade for less wedging into cuts and an added bolster on the handle for weight and balance. Most of the knives in this series are made with our Original steel with the exception of the MSK-65 and MTH-80 which use the Superior steel. The weight of the bolster in combination with the thin blades makes these knives extremely well balanced in the center of your hand when using a Chef’s grip; allowing you to cut through most foods using minimal effort. Except for the MTH-80, MSK-65, and MSL-105 which feature elevated handles, these knives have traditional European shapes with a straight handle and pointed tip. - [ULTIMATE SERIES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/ultimate-series/) - The Ultimate Series uses 2.5-3.0mm blades and larger bolsters than our Professional Series to mimic the weight and heft of a traditional European, forged knife while maintaining a thin, Japanese-style stamped blade. These blades are made with our sub-zero tempered Superior steel for better edge retention. - [DAMASCUS SERIES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/damascus-series/) - The Damascus Series was introduced in the U.S. just a few years ago. These knives have a similar feel to our Professional Series with the same 2.0-2.5mm thin blade for less wedging into cuts; bolster on the handle for added weight and better balance; and traditional European shapes with the straight handle and pointed tips. 64 layers of our Original steel create a unique grain pattern in the steel and the rounded, oversize handles provide greater comfort for larger hands. *Please note that each knife will have a unique grain pattern and may not match the ones pictured. - [JAPANESE SERIES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/japanese-series/) - The Japanese Series consists of various traditional, Japanese shapes such as the Yanagiba (Sashimi or raw fish slicer) and Deba (Cleaver). The steel used and blade thickness varies depending on the knife, please view each item for specifics. - [SE SERIES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/japanese-series/se-series/) - These knives are made out of the highest quality Yasuki Shirogami (white steel) available in Sakai and are hand-forged by some of Japan’s most renowned craftsmen. They are honyaki blades (solid 1-piece construction) and are known for having the sharpest possible edge on a knife. Special knowledge and care is required for these blades to prevent rusting and chipping. The blade is polished to a mirror shine and is available either sharpened or unsharpened (Japanese chefs prefer to buy these knives unsharpened so that they can sharpen them themselves to the finest possible edge, but we are happy to sharpen them for you as well). Black ebony handle with silver accent ring and buffalo horn cap. Each knife comes with a fitted ebony scabbard, cloth bag, and wooden presentation box. Each knife is made-to-order so expect about a 3-month waiting period. - [TO SERIES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/japanese-series/to-series/) - TO SERIES HONYAKI TOKUSHUKOU BETTCHO MASAHISASAKU These knives are made out of Hitachi Aogami (blue steel) which is stamped and hand-finished by some of Japan’s most experienced craftsmen. Many modern day chefs prefer the Aogami over the Shirogami (white carbon steel) due to its stain resistance and resistance to chipping. It does not hold as acute of an edge as Shirogami, but the added benefits of stain resistance and resistance to chipping are typically favored. Handles are traditional Japanese magnoliawood with buffalo horn collars. The knife is available either sharpened or unsharpened (Japanese chefs prefer to buy these knives unsharpened so that they can sharpen them themselves to the finest possible edge, but we are happy to sharpen them for you as well).· Each knife comes with a fitted wooden scabbard. Each knife is made-to-order so expect about a 3-month waiting period.· - [HO SERIES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/japanese-series/ho-series/) - These knives are made with a kasumi (laminated) blade of Yasuki Shirogami (white steel) supported by softer steel.· Shirogami is prized for having the best edge-holding ability of knife steels.· These knives are capable of holding an extremely fine edge. Each blade is hand-forged by some of Japan’s most experienced craftsmen in Sakai. Each knife is certified by the Sakai cutlery association as being a traditional Japanese handmade knife. Traditional Japanese magnoliawood handles with buffalo horn caps. Wooden scabbards are available for these knives and it is highly recommended that you purchase them together to ensure proper fit as each knife is slightly different. Proper care is required to prevent chipping and rusting. Each knife is made-to-order so expect about a 3-month waiting period. - [KNIFE SETS](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/knife-sets/) - At MAC Knife we generally believe that you should never buy a large set of knives in order to get a better “value”. In reality, you will likely be spending more money than if you only buy the knives you will actually use. However, when buying a gift it is sometimes difficult to decide which knives to get for that person. Here are some special gift sets that we have put together with common knives that most people will use. - [MAC TRADITIONAL JAPANESE KNIVES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/mac-traditional-japanese-knives/) - [ACCESSORIES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/accessories-2/) - Honing rods are great for finely polishing and realigning your edge. Our ceramic rods are a harder material than typical steel rods or “steels” and have a finer grit for putting a finer edge on your knife. These rods are meant to be used in between sharpening, they do not replace sharpening all-together. Advantages: Can quickly polish a slightly-dull edge. Produces a better edge than a traditional steel rod. Disadvantages: Only for honing, not for sharpening. - [LIMITED EDITION](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/limited-edition/) - Specialist items knives sets or limited editions - [KIDS KNIVES](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/kids-knives/) - Illuminate your son or daughter in the kitchen with this special child MAC knife. - [BLACK FLORINE](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/black-florine/) - [BOX SETS](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/box-sets/) - [Uncategorized](https://www.foodmania.com.cy/product-category/uncategorized/)