Is Mercer a good brand of knives?
Both Mercer and Victorinox make really good and durable knives that can last you a lifetime. Mercer knives however have a better feel to them. Victorinox is famous for its stamped blades. Mercer is famous for its heavy and weighed knives with a traditional German style.
Are Mercer knives German?
The Mercer knives are made in Taiwan, with German steel. The quality is comparable with German knives at a better price.
Are Mercer knives forged or stamped?
Mercer Renaissance Knives are fully forged, and made of no stain, superior high carbon German steel. The handle is triple riveted, with an ergonomic POM Handle.
What are Mercer knives made of?
Mercer knife handles are made from Santoprene, DELRIN, polypropylene, a mixture of Santoprene and polypropylene, glass-reinforced nylon, or wood.
What Steel is in Mercer knives?
German steel
Mercer uses German steel because it is durable and has the ability to hold a sharp edge. This make of steel is excellent for use in your home kitchen where everyone may take the best care of it.
What angle are Mercer knives sharpened at?
20 degree angle
The Mercer Guide is a 4″ knife sharpening stone guide with ceramic inserts that teaches you, and all who touch your prized cutlery, the proper angle for sharpening with a stone. The generous 4″ width is designed to hold your knife at a 20 degree angle and ideal for chef knife blades 6″ and longer.
What Steel does Mercer use?
Mercer uses German steel because it is durable and has the ability to hold a sharp edge. This make of steel is excellent for use in your home kitchen where everyone may take the best care of it.
Where is the Mercer Genesis made?
All of Mercer’s knives are manufactured in Taiwan. They’re made from the same German steel used by major brands like Wusthof and Zwilling, though, and given the same final tests for quality as other name brand knives.
What kind of steel does Mercer use?
How do you clean a Mercer knife?
Please follow these guidelines to maximize the performance of Mercer’s knives: After each use, carefully wash cutlery by hand with warm water and mild- to medium-strength soap; rinse and thoroughly dry it with a soft towel.
Can you sharpen Mercer knives?
To sharpen, hold the sharpener on the table with your left hand. Insert the knife blade into the slot of stage 1. Press down to bring the knife edge into firm sustained contact with both of the 2 internal diamond coated discs, and slide the blade back and forth in a sawing like motion.
Why buy Mercer cutlery knives?
Mercer Cutlery has been making knives for better than 30 years, and has perfected its art with quality materials and craftsmanship at an agreeable price point. Mercer knives are made from high-carbon/no-stain German steel that can keep up with the leading competition.
What kind of tools does Mercer use?
Mercer Tools Mercer Rules™ Garde Manger MercerGrates™ Baking/Pastry Hell’s Tools® Plating Allergen Safety Storage Backpacks Knife Cases Knife Rolls Magnetic Bars Magnetic Boards Safety & Sanitation Cut Gloves Food Processing Gloves BLU™ Towels BLU™ Wipes Protective Face Masks Apparel Jackets Accessories Cook Shirts Pants Metro Edge® Work Shirts
What kind of products does Mercer make?
Mercer Rules™ Garde Manger MercerGrates™ Baking/Pastry Hell’s Tools® Plating Allergen Safety Storage Backpacks Knife Cases Knife Rolls Magnetic Bars Magnetic Boards Safety & Sanitation Cut Gloves Food Processing Gloves BLU™ Towels BLU™ Wipes Protective Face Masks Apparel Jackets Accessories Cook Shirts Pants Metro Edge® Work Shirts
How do I contact Mercer culinary?
Mercer Culinary Creations Mercer Culinary TV Newsletters Visit Barfly® Customer Support 1-800-221-5202 Cutlery From classic styles to modern looks, we offer an array of brands which feature exceptional quality in design, materials and craftsmanship, honed to the exacting performance of the discriminating chef and foodservice professional.