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product_id: 1218676
title: "Mercer Culinary M20405 Genesis 5-Inch Utility Knife,Black"
brand: "mercer culinary"
price: "€ 53.95"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Mercer Culinary"
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# 5-inch precision-forged blade ergonomic non-slip Santoprene handle high-carbon German steel durability Mercer Culinary M20405 Genesis 5-Inch Utility Knife,Black

**Brand:** mercer culinary
**Price:** € 53.95
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice like a pro, every time — don’t let your kitchen miss out!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mercer Culinary M20405 Genesis 5-Inch Utility Knife,Black by mercer culinary
- **How much does it cost?** € 53.95 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Unmatched Durability:** Forged from high-carbon German steel to withstand daily kitchen challenges
- • **Ergonomic Grip for Safety:** Santoprene handle ensures a secure, comfortable hold—even with wet hands
- • **Professional Quality at Home:** Trusted by culinary academies, backed by a lifetime limited warranty
- • **Versatile Everyday Essential:** Perfectly sized for slicing, peeling, and trimming all your go-to ingredients
- • **Precision-Crafted Cutting Power:** 5-inch taper-ground blade for razor-sharp, long-lasting performance

## Overview

The Mercer Culinary Genesis 5-Inch Utility Knife features a precision-forged, high-carbon German steel blade with a taper-ground edge for exceptional sharpness and durability. Its ergonomic, non-slip Santoprene handle offers superior comfort and control, making it ideal for everyday kitchen tasks like slicing fruit, cheese, and sandwiches. Designed for both professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts, this knife combines European technology with expert craftsmanship, backed by a lifetime limited warranty.

## Description

desertcart.com 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 Product Description Mercer Culinary Genesis 5-Inch Forged Utility Knife

Review: Great value, top notch performance - I have owned the Mercer Renaissance set of knives for a bout 3 years and am thoroughly impressed. I am getting a few knives for my mother because she uses junky, dull grocery store knives and doesn't know anything different. I myself for me did not get the Genesis knives because of the handle- I was worried that it would not wear well and it looked bulky and uncomfortable. I also was not a fan of the full bolster because I sharpen them myself. I just received the 5" Genesis and I was thoroughly wrong! The handle is the most comfortable I have used on a knife. It is grippy and is molded to my hand perfectly. I cannot attest to its durability, but the reviews state that it lasts. I do wish I had purchased the Genesis knives instead. I have not used this knife, but I have the other ones and the steel and blades are identical. Out of the box they are razor sharp, easy to sharpen, and hold an edge pretty well. They also require little maintenance and with a little care will last a lifetime. This knife is $20 and the comparable Wusthof or Zwilling is $50-$65. I find it really hard to justify spending the additional money on the more expensive ones when the fit, finish, and performance are identical. This is a sharp looking knife and my mother is going to be blown away!
Review: Fantastic Knife! - Bought several of the Mercer Genesis series as a gift, and am SUPER impressed with them! A chef told me about Mercer knives, and their high quality offerings. I have used Wusthof knives for many years, and really like them, however they are really expensive. Mercer seems to have similar steel characteristics, and I love the feel and grip of their Genesis series handles! As with many companies, Mercer makes various quality knives, and some of their lower end stuff I was not particularly impressed with (cheap handles, and non-German steel). The fantastic German steel of the Mercer "Genesis" series gets my highest rating. Very sharp, holds and edge well. The knives are made in Taiwan, out of high grade German cutlery steel (and tooling techniques), which brings the price WAY down, but maintains an absolutely fantastic knife. The quality is impeccable. They come with a limited lifetime warranty. I highly recommend Mercer "Genesis" series knives. Super high quality German steel, fantastic handles, and look amazing - all at a very reasonable cost.

## 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 in-between knife for day-to-day cutting. Ideal for slicing pickles, fruit, cheese, peeling apples, or cutting sandwiches
- 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 | B000IBSNM8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,096 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #9 in Kitchen Utility Knives |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 5 inches |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Blade Material Type | High Carbon Steel |
| BladeLength | 5 inches |
| Brand | Mercer Culinary |
| Brand Name | Mercer Culinary |
| Color | Black |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,141 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00765301903206 |
| Handle Material | Santoprene |
| Item Length | 5 inches |
| Item Type Name | Genesis |
| Item Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Manufacturer | Mercer Tool Corp. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | M20405 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime limited manufacturer's warranty |
| Material Type | Stainless steel and manmade |
| Model Number | M20405 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 5" |
| UPC | 765301903206 885114258727 749628455716 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![Mercer Culinary M20405 Genesis 5-Inch Utility Knife,Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51H+iEiK3xL.jpg)

## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value, top notch performance
*by J***N on May 13, 2021*

I have owned the Mercer Renaissance set of knives for a bout 3 years and am thoroughly impressed. I am getting a few knives for my mother because she uses junky, dull grocery store knives and doesn't know anything different. I myself for me did not get the Genesis knives because of the handle- I was worried that it would not wear well and it looked bulky and uncomfortable. I also was not a fan of the full bolster because I sharpen them myself. I just received the 5" Genesis and I was thoroughly wrong! The handle is the most comfortable I have used on a knife. It is grippy and is molded to my hand perfectly. I cannot attest to its durability, but the reviews state that it lasts. I do wish I had purchased the Genesis knives instead. I have not used this knife, but I have the other ones and the steel and blades are identical. Out of the box they are razor sharp, easy to sharpen, and hold an edge pretty well. They also require little maintenance and with a little care will last a lifetime. This knife is $20 and the comparable Wusthof or Zwilling is $50-$65. I find it really hard to justify spending the additional money on the more expensive ones when the fit, finish, and performance are identical. This is a sharp looking knife and my mother is going to be blown away!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Knife!
*by S***A on January 2, 2025*

Bought several of the Mercer Genesis series as a gift, and am SUPER impressed with them! A chef told me about Mercer knives, and their high quality offerings. I have used Wusthof knives for many years, and really like them, however they are really expensive. Mercer seems to have similar steel characteristics, and I love the feel and grip of their Genesis series handles! As with many companies, Mercer makes various quality knives, and some of their lower end stuff I was not particularly impressed with (cheap handles, and non-German steel). The fantastic German steel of the Mercer "Genesis" series gets my highest rating. Very sharp, holds and edge well. The knives are made in Taiwan, out of high grade German cutlery steel (and tooling techniques), which brings the price WAY down, but maintains an absolutely fantastic knife. The quality is impeccable. They come with a limited lifetime warranty. I highly recommend Mercer "Genesis" series knives. Super high quality German steel, fantastic handles, and look amazing - all at a very reasonable cost.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Knife! - 05/12/25 Update!
*by L***N on April 16, 2023*

I have two paring knives (2”-2.5”) and two chef knives (7”-8”), but I longed for something in between. This knife is perfect! It was razor sharp out of the packaging (which is that thick molded plastic, have some sharp scissors handy), it is lightweight, comfortable to hold, and the handle material definitely provides excellent grip when your hands are wet. I’ve been using it daily for about a month and it will still shave off thin slices of copy paper. Never put your knives in the dishwasher. Hand wash them gently, and then thoroughly dry with a towel. The edge guard is a great $3 addition if you don’t have a knife block. **UPDATE** As of 10/04/23 I’ve used this knife daily on fruits and vegetables for seven months. It is still very sharp, but not as sharp as it was out of the box. There are no scratches, chips, dings or corrosion to the blade. The handle is still perfect. I will have it sharpened and continue to highly recommend this knife! **UPDATE** Two years of daily lunch prep for my son and I still haven’t sharpened this knife. It still cuts copy paper very thin without snags. I wash it gently and dry it with a towel and it has no stains, no chips, nothing. The handle has shown no signs of deterioration. It’s pretty much like brand new. Hundreds of fruits and veggies later, I still highly recommend this knife.

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