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.
Which Mercer knives are the best?
Good Housekeeping shared the 12 Best Kitchen Knives, and Mercer’s Renaissance 8-Inch Chef’s Knife was named Sturdiest Chef’s Knife. The forged knife was praised for its heft, balance, and high-carbon steel construction. The sharpness of the blade made the knife work effortless, even with thick vegetables like carrots.
How do you sharpen a Mercer knife?
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.
How do you use Mercer?
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 is Mercer good?
Mercer is the world’s largest human resources consulting firm. The firm has been ranked the #1 HR Consulting by Vault for several years running and is arguably the top global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement, and investments.
What do you like most about Mercer knives?
The handles have a great feel, they don’t slip from your hand when wet. The knives have held their edge well and we’ve been using them every day for 2 months. The weight of the knives are perfect. All in all, I will continue to use Mercer knives and recommend them to my colleagues. Board member at MPO. (Meat & Poultry Ontario)
Why choose my Mercer Genesis® knives?
My Mercer Genesis ® knives are the most comfortable knife I’ve ever owned. Durable, reliable, and easy on my hands after long days in the kitchen. I wouldn’t use anything else! The coronavirus is putting a strain on our industry. Let’s help support our local restaurants during this difficult time.
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What is Mercer cutlery?
Mercer — a company name highly regarded in the culinary trade — is synonymous with quality, professional cutlery. A leader in the industry for more than 30 years and the predominant supplier to more than 90% of culinary academies in North America, Mercer brings you the finest tools used by the industry.