--- product_id: 9364459 title: "Mercer Culinary M23510 Renaissance, 8-Inch Chef's Knife" brand: "mercer culinary" price: "AR$179616" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Mercer Culinary" url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/9364459-mercer-culinary-m23510-renaissance-8-inch-chefs-knife store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # 8-inch forged blade triple-riveted ergonomic handle high carbon no-stain steel Mercer Culinary M23510 Renaissance, 8-Inch Chef's Knife **Brand:** mercer culinary **Price:** AR$179616 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with the Mercer Renaissance — where precision meets comfort. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mercer Culinary M23510 Renaissance, 8-Inch Chef's Knife by mercer culinary - **How much does it cost?** AR$179616 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/9364459-mercer-culinary-m23510-renaissance-8-inch-chefs-knife) ## 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 - • **Effortless Sharpening Edge:** Shortened bolster exposes full blade for easy, consistent sharpening—keep your edge razor-sharp. - • **Versatile Culinary Powerhouse:** Perfectly sized 8-inch blade handles everything from delicate mincing to robust chopping with ease. - • **Ergonomic Triple-Riveted Handle:** Delrin handle with rounded spine offers comfort and control during extended prep sessions. - • **Rust & Corrosion Resistant Steel:** High carbon no-stain German steel resists wear, maintaining sharpness and hygiene over time. - • **Precision Forged for Peak Performance:** One-piece forged construction ensures unmatched durability and balance for professional-grade slicing. ## Overview The Mercer Culinary M23510 Renaissance 8-Inch Chef's Knife features a durable one-piece forged high carbon no-stain German steel blade, designed for professional and aspiring chefs alike. Its triple-riveted Delrin handle with ergonomic design ensures comfort and balance, while the shortened bolster allows for easy sharpening. Ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping a wide variety of ingredients, this knife combines lasting sharpness with rust resistance, backed by a lifetime warranty. ## Description This high-performing knife featuring a one-pieced forged construction is designed to bring new life to a kitchen classic. The high carbon no-stain Germany cutlery steel is built to withstand slicing, dicing, and chopping thanks to its rust and corrosion-resistant properties. This is the ideal knife for a variety of tasks such as cutting fruit, chopping vegetables, or cubing meat for your signature dishes. Holding almost as much importance as the blade itself, the handle provides the perfect grip to ensure safety and comfort in each slice. The Delrin handle's full tang design is triple riveted for durability and exceptional balance. It features a rounded spine for a more ergonomic and comfortable grip. As you slice delicate cuts of beef or prepare chopped salad, the taper-ground edge provides the sharpness needed to increase efficiency and stability. Featuring a one-piece, forged construction this chef's knife is sure to provide you with longer-lasting use. Plus, the full tang blade allows for better balance so that users can cut, slice, and dice food safely. Review: Excellent knife for the price - Mercer knives are made with the same steel as Wusthof, Henckels, and Messermeister, but cost a fraction of what the German-made equivalents do. They're not quite as well finished as their German counterparts, but that can actually be an advantage- that mirror polish on the Wusthof is beautiful to behold, but any knife that gets any use at all will inevitably get scratches on the blade and handle. The more polished the knife, the more the scratches stand out. The Mercer knife takes a few design cues from Messermeister, namely the thinner blade, the abbreviated bolster web, and the rounded spine. Back in the 1980s, when Wusthof was king, the thinking was that a heavier blade was better, that somehow the weight of the blade would "do the work for you"- a silly proposition. A thinner blade goes through the food easier and without as much wedging, and the lighter weight is much less fatiguing. The only time a heavier blade is better is if it isn't sharp, and you have to force it through the food with brute strength. Sharpen your knives and you won't have to worry about it. For a long time, a fully webbed bolster was considered a sign of quality. The reason being that it identified the knife as being forged, rather than stamped. The web itself (which is what most people mean when they say "bolster") serves no purpose, and actually gets in the way of sharpening the knife properly, and makes it far more difficult than it needs to be. Messermeister and Mercer have done away with the webbed bolster, so there's nothing getting in the way of keeping your knife sharp. Wusthof and Zwilling/Henckels have nice, crisp, squared-off edges on the spine of the knife. It looks pretty, but when holding the knife properly, the square edges dig into the skin where your index finger meets the palm of your hand. Messermeister and Mercer round off those sharp corners, making it more comfortable to hold correctly, especially when using it for any length of time. I personally don't like the Mercer 10" Chef knife, and the 8" (which is considered the norm for household use) is just not quite enough knife. In my experience, the 9" Chef Knife is the sweet spot, and the one I recommend. This is the knife that will handle 80% of your cutting needs. After that, an inexpensive serrated bread knife and paring knife (serrated knives aren't worth sharpening, once it gets dull, it's best just to get a new one, so a reasonably cheap stamped bread knife is the way to go) will round out the kit. After that, if you're going to be fabricating proteins and/or boning out poultry, a 5.5" boning knife will come in handy. Review: Great chef knife - My first good chef knife and I love it. Good feel. Nice and sharp. Great weight. Excellent buy for the money. ## Features - Great for culinary students and professionals alike - Slices, chops, dices, and minces a large variety of ingredients with ease - Shortened bolster makes sharpening easier by exposing the full blade - Delrin handle is triple-riveted and includes an ergonomic design - Taper-ground edge increases stability and efficiency ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002R1CGV6 | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,594 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #7 in Chef's Knives | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 8 Inches | | Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | | Blade Material Type | High Carbon Steel | | BladeLength | 8 Inches | | Brand | Mercer Culinary | | Brand Name | Mercer Culinary | | Color | Chef's Knife | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,148 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00765301905620 | | Handle Material | Delrin , Santoprene | | Included Components | Chef's Knife | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Length | 8 Inches | | Item Type Name | Mercer Culinary M23510 Renaissance 8" Forged Riveted Chef's Knife | | Item Weight | 8.8 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Mercer Culinary | | Manufacturer Part Number | M23510 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime warranty | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Number | M23510 | | Size | 8" | | UPC | 765301905620 778295143541 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Plain - **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Mercer Culinary - **Color:** Chef's Knife - **Handle Material:** Delrin, Santoprene ## Images ![Mercer Culinary M23510 Renaissance, 8-Inch Chef's Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NCTaMX+vL.jpg) ![Mercer Culinary M23510 Renaissance, 8-Inch Chef's Knife - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WewF2tJJL.jpg) ![Mercer Culinary M23510 Renaissance, 8-Inch Chef's Knife - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810M5TPS-xL.jpg) ![Mercer Culinary M23510 Renaissance, 8-Inch Chef's Knife - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eW85ntIEL.jpg) ![Mercer Culinary M23510 Renaissance, 8-Inch Chef's Knife - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618b-S8irEL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are these actually made in Germany? Does it say on the package? I've heard they are made in Asia somewhere......** A: they are not made in germany only the steel use in the knife its self is, it is assembled in Taiwan ( i just checked the side of the blade) they are great knifes i first got hooked on them from culinary school seeing all of our knifes in out kit were mercer and ive bought many more since. i also work in a kitchen so it is great having a sharp quality knife on hand, not to expansive just incase something may happen. with proper care mercer renaissance far surpases my wusthof knife set **Q: Finish quality? I've read on-line that these aren't quite as finished overall as the more expensive German brands, specifically the spine is sharp.** A: I have German made knives, using the best German steel and this 3.5" version is the equal of any of them... No sharp spine, beautifully ground and finished, sharp from the packaging, handles very well, etc... Yes, made in Taiwan of exceptionally good German steel, and I will continue to buy these for now on. **Q: how thick is the blade and how much does it weighs,please?** A: The weight is 9.1 ounces so a bit over half a pound. The thickness of the blade is just a hair over 3/32” at its thickest point. Hope that helps! Love this knife by the way! You won’t be disappointed! **Q: Is the knife blade very thick like typical German chef knife where you feel like it is wedging the food as it cuts instead of slicing through it?** A: It is a great knife. It slices but you need to hone your knife with a steel every so often.. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent knife for the price *by G***T on April 21, 2025* Mercer knives are made with the same steel as Wusthof, Henckels, and Messermeister, but cost a fraction of what the German-made equivalents do. They're not quite as well finished as their German counterparts, but that can actually be an advantage- that mirror polish on the Wusthof is beautiful to behold, but any knife that gets any use at all will inevitably get scratches on the blade and handle. The more polished the knife, the more the scratches stand out. The Mercer knife takes a few design cues from Messermeister, namely the thinner blade, the abbreviated bolster web, and the rounded spine. Back in the 1980s, when Wusthof was king, the thinking was that a heavier blade was better, that somehow the weight of the blade would "do the work for you"- a silly proposition. A thinner blade goes through the food easier and without as much wedging, and the lighter weight is much less fatiguing. The only time a heavier blade is better is if it isn't sharp, and you have to force it through the food with brute strength. Sharpen your knives and you won't have to worry about it. For a long time, a fully webbed bolster was considered a sign of quality. The reason being that it identified the knife as being forged, rather than stamped. The web itself (which is what most people mean when they say "bolster") serves no purpose, and actually gets in the way of sharpening the knife properly, and makes it far more difficult than it needs to be. Messermeister and Mercer have done away with the webbed bolster, so there's nothing getting in the way of keeping your knife sharp. Wusthof and Zwilling/Henckels have nice, crisp, squared-off edges on the spine of the knife. It looks pretty, but when holding the knife properly, the square edges dig into the skin where your index finger meets the palm of your hand. Messermeister and Mercer round off those sharp corners, making it more comfortable to hold correctly, especially when using it for any length of time. I personally don't like the Mercer 10" Chef knife, and the 8" (which is considered the norm for household use) is just not quite enough knife. In my experience, the 9" Chef Knife is the sweet spot, and the one I recommend. This is the knife that will handle 80% of your cutting needs. After that, an inexpensive serrated bread knife and paring knife (serrated knives aren't worth sharpening, once it gets dull, it's best just to get a new one, so a reasonably cheap stamped bread knife is the way to go) will round out the kit. After that, if you're going to be fabricating proteins and/or boning out poultry, a 5.5" boning knife will come in handy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great chef knife *by K***C on March 12, 2026* My first good chef knife and I love it. Good feel. Nice and sharp. Great weight. Excellent buy for the money. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great knife at a good price. *by M***L on May 1, 2018* Just recived this today and got to try it out. Bought it to start replacing worn out knives in an old Farberware set. This 8" chefs knife was reviewed on youtube as being comparable to a $120 German knife. Being I formerly cooked professionally and wanted a great knife on a budget I decided to give it a try. Out of the package it seems quite sharp to me. The knife feels like it has good weight and is balanced like a higher end knife would be. I decided to wash it and chop up a salad for dinner. It did well gliding through all the vegies and especially tomatoes. It cut into the tomatoes with great ease, not smashing them at all. The only negitive is the blade has a taller profile and does not fit in the space in the block that came with my old set in any place of the old knife block but the cleaver's spot. You can see in the second photo where I have the tired old Farberware chef's knife next to the Mercer how much more substantial it is overall. So now I kinda need a better knife block to store this and the other new knives I plan to buy. Some will be Mercer for sure. 8/6/20 I am still using the knife and several other Mercer knives. They still are very sharp and to maintain that I had to purchase a sharpener that can do a 15° edge as that is what is put on at the factory. This is pretty much typical for Asian knives. I found it here on Amazon. I actually got one that can do 20° for most American and European knives and 15° as well. My advice is use these with a wood or Polly cutting board. Hard wash them as the dishwasher can dull or Nick knives. Sharpen when you can't cut tomatoes well with a good sharpener. ## Frequently Bought Together - Mercer Culinary M23510 Renaissance, 8-Inch Chef's Knife - Mercer Culinary M23210 Millennia Black Handle, 10-Inch Wide Wavy Edge, Bread Knife - Victorinox 6.7603 3.25 Inch Swiss Classic Paring Knife with Straight Edge, Spear Point, Black, 3.25", 3.25" Paring --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/9364459-mercer-culinary-m23510-renaissance-8-inch-chefs-knife](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/9364459-mercer-culinary-m23510-renaissance-8-inch-chefs-knife) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*