DETAIL
■Hypothetical New Price■
EU: 110 to 150 EUR (plus shipping and import fees)
AU: 120 to 150 AUD (plus shipping and import fees)
US: 90 to 100 USD (plus shipping and import fees)
*All of the above prices are hypothetical estimates only. Actual retail prices may vary depending on the country and legal changes.
■Item Description■
Condition : Excellent- (2.5) / Sharpened (Balanced focus on sharpness and chip resistance) / No Box
Blade length : 6.7 inches (170mm)
Overall length : 11.5 inches (292mm)
Spine Thickness at Base : 3.2mm
Item Weight : 6.84 oz (194g)
Blade Edge : Double-bevel
Blade Material : Stainless Steel
HRC : Unknown
Handle Material : Pakkawood
Country/Region of Manufacture : Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Others : Not dishwasher-safe
・About this item
This knife was manufactured by MAC as an OEM product for a Japanese company called KOHOKU. It is based on the older version of the CL-6. Unlike the current CL-6 model, which has a full tang handle, this knife has a half tang and is slightly shorter in overall length. Other than that, there are no major differences.
It's a bit disappointing that the MAC logo is not present, but the overall condition is excellent.
・What is MAC?
MAC was established in 1965 in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, one of Japan's leading knife manufacturing areas. Although the headquarters are in Sakai, the factory is located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, another of Japan's premier knife-making regions.
The founder, a Japanese individual who worked as a chef in the U.S., used his experience to develop unique products, such as knives with rounded tips, which are rarely seen from other manufacturers.
By the way, in Japan, when people hear "MAC," they usually only think of Apple computers or McDonald's, so the company's name is not widely recognized. However, it is highly regarded by professional chefs, cooking enthusiasts, and knife collectors.
・Who I would recommend this knife to.
I would recommend this knife to anyone looking for a rare MAC knife that is not available outside Japan, or to those who want a CL-6. For maintenance, a whetstone is ideal, but a honing rod can also be used. Since this knife has a thick blade, it may not be suitable for use with a pull-through sharpener.
