--- product_id: 323211890 title: "Genesis Forged 8 Inch M20608" brand: "mercer culinary" price: "₹ 9915" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Mercer Culinary" url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/323211890-genesis-forged-8-inch-m20608 store_origin: IN region: India --- # 8-inch precision forged blade Ergonomic Santoprene non-slip handle High carbon German steel resists rust & corrosion Genesis Forged 8 Inch M20608 **Brand:** mercer culinary **Price:** ₹ 9915 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Slice Like a Pro, Own the Kitchen Legacy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Genesis Forged 8 Inch M20608 by mercer culinary - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 9915 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/323211890-genesis-forged-8-inch-m20608) ## 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 Sharpness:** Taper-ground edge delivers razor-sharp cuts that stay sharp longer and hone easily. - • **Unmatched Durability:** Precision forged full tang construction ensures lifetime strength and balance. - • **Comfort Meets Control:** Ergonomic Santoprene handle offers a secure, non-slip grip for all-day kitchen confidence. - • **Rust & Stain Resistant:** Crafted from high carbon German X50 Cr Mo V15 steel for superior corrosion resistance. - • **Trusted by Pros, Loved for a Decade:** NSF certified with a limited lifetime warranty and glowing 10-year user loyalty. ## Overview The Mercer Culinary Genesis Forged 8 Inch M20608 chef's knife combines high carbon German steel with precision forging and an ergonomic Santoprene handle to deliver exceptional durability, razor-sharp performance, and superior grip. NSF certified and backed by a limited lifetime warranty, this knife is a trusted staple for professional chefs and home cooks alike, proven to maintain its edge and balance for over a decade. ## Description The best handle in forged cutlery. A perfect blend of modern technology and finely crafted German steel. Our success is predicated on providing innovative solutions for today’s commercial kitchens. Mercer Culinary is a company that embraces tradition, but continues to look forward in an effort to meet the ever changing demands of chefs and foodservice operations. Review: An excellent well balanced and sharp chef's knife. 95% of a Wusthof for 30% of the price. - I am very impressed with the Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife. It is, as a type, very similar to the Wüsthof Classic 8" Chef's Knife and the Henckels International Classic 8" Chef's Knife, both of which cost more, much more in the case of the Wüsthof. The Mercer Culinary Genesis Chef's Knife is a delightful kitchen tool, well balanced, made in Taiwan from high-carbon, German cutlery steel. This seems to be the method these days with Chinese and Asian knives: made in China or Taiwan to cut costs from imported high end German steel. The knife is definitely sharp right out of the box. Although I don't know for sure I would guess that it uses a standard 20 degree bevel rather than the 15 degree Japanese style that has become fashionable for super sharpness. For home cooking it should hold its edge for quite some time between stropping or sharpening. I especially like the feel and grip of the Santoprene handle. Of course synthetic materials like Santoprene always raise a small worry about long term wear and durability. But I have had Henckels knives with wooden handles that splintered after a few years and also Chinese knives with ABS handles that shattered or separated. So it's mostly a matter of quality and the Mercer impresses that no corners were cut in its manufacture. The bolster on the Mercer Culinary Genesis is, for me, especially well proportioned and makes it easy to grip the knife properly. The knife has a full tang that runs the length of the handle, something that many cut rate but otherwise good looking Chinese knives do not have. Be especially careful of such Chinese made knives that have ABS handles with faux rivets and no visible tang on the top or bottom. Mercer Culinary is not a brand well known to most consumers. Mercer knives are sold mostly to culinary professionals and food service businesses through restaurant stores and other commercial outlets. But in the industry Mercer Culinary knives are one of the go to brands for dependable high quality long wearing knives to be used in daily food service and food industry work that in one day probably does more work than the average home cook would do in a year. The Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife can typically be had for about $30.00-45.00 whereas the Wüsthof Classic 8" usually goes for about $130-155.00. The Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife is a solid, dependable, sharp high quality chef's tool at a very affordable price. RECOMMENDED. Review: Mercer knife - Brilliant knife - good hand feel, very sharp ❤️ ## Features - Comfortable and ergonomic Santoprene handle with a non-slip grip. - High carbon, no-stain German X50 Cr Mo V15 cutlery steel resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration - Precision forged construction for better strength and durability with a full tang for balance. - Taper-ground edge allows for added stability, easy honing, long lasting sharpness, and increased efficiency when cutting and chopping - NSF certified with a Limited Lifetime Warrany ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000OOQZMY | | Best Sellers Rank | #53,717 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #136 in Chef's Knives | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Material Type | High Carbon Steel | | Blade edge | Plain | | Blade length | 8 Inches | | Blade material | High Carbon Steel | | BladeLength | 8 Inches | | Brand | Mercer Culinary | | Brand Name | Mercer Culinary | | Color | Black,Silver | | Colour | Black,Silver | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,027 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00765301903251 | | Handle Material | Santoprene | | Handle material | Santoprene | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Length | 20.3 Centimeters | | Item Type Name | Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife | | Item Weight | 0.25 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Mercer Culinary | | Manufacturer Part Number | M20608 | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Number | M20608 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Size | 8 بوصة | | UPC | 765301903251 749628455693 749628445441 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade edge:** Plain - **Blade material:** High Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Mercer Culinary - **Colour:** Black,Silver - **Handle material:** Santoprene ## Images ![Genesis Forged 8 Inch M20608 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O9lPr+tWL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent well balanced and sharp chef's knife. 95% of a Wusthof for 30% of the price. *by A***S on 3 July 2017* I am very impressed with the Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife. It is, as a type, very similar to the Wüsthof Classic 8" Chef's Knife and the Henckels International Classic 8" Chef's Knife, both of which cost more, much more in the case of the Wüsthof. The Mercer Culinary Genesis Chef's Knife is a delightful kitchen tool, well balanced, made in Taiwan from high-carbon, German cutlery steel. This seems to be the method these days with Chinese and Asian knives: made in China or Taiwan to cut costs from imported high end German steel. The knife is definitely sharp right out of the box. Although I don't know for sure I would guess that it uses a standard 20 degree bevel rather than the 15 degree Japanese style that has become fashionable for super sharpness. For home cooking it should hold its edge for quite some time between stropping or sharpening. I especially like the feel and grip of the Santoprene handle. Of course synthetic materials like Santoprene always raise a small worry about long term wear and durability. But I have had Henckels knives with wooden handles that splintered after a few years and also Chinese knives with ABS handles that shattered or separated. So it's mostly a matter of quality and the Mercer impresses that no corners were cut in its manufacture. The bolster on the Mercer Culinary Genesis is, for me, especially well proportioned and makes it easy to grip the knife properly. The knife has a full tang that runs the length of the handle, something that many cut rate but otherwise good looking Chinese knives do not have. Be especially careful of such Chinese made knives that have ABS handles with faux rivets and no visible tang on the top or bottom. Mercer Culinary is not a brand well known to most consumers. Mercer knives are sold mostly to culinary professionals and food service businesses through restaurant stores and other commercial outlets. But in the industry Mercer Culinary knives are one of the go to brands for dependable high quality long wearing knives to be used in daily food service and food industry work that in one day probably does more work than the average home cook would do in a year. The Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife can typically be had for about $30.00-45.00 whereas the Wüsthof Classic 8" usually goes for about $130-155.00. The Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife is a solid, dependable, sharp high quality chef's tool at a very affordable price. RECOMMENDED. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mercer knife *by N***J on 30 May 2026* Brilliant knife - good hand feel, very sharp ❤️ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality and sturdy *by G***N on 20 July 2021* This feels good to hold and chop with. Has a reassuring weight to it that is easily applied when swiftly chopping herbs but also slicing through hardy stuff like carrots, root vegetable, and meat. I use this daily, several times a day and it is now my go-to knife. When recieved the blade was very sharp but I do recommend using a whetstone to regularly maintain the blade. The handle is sturdy and has a decent grip edge to it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Mercer Culinary M20608 Genesis 8-Inch Chef's Knife,Black - Mercer Culinary Knife Guard, 8 Inch x 2 Inch,Black --- ## 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.in/products/323211890-genesis-forged-8-inch-m20608](https://www.desertcart.in/products/323211890-genesis-forged-8-inch-m20608) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-11-11*