Product Description

The Mercer Genesis 5-Piece Bamboo Set is a complete kitchen knife set built around forged X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel blades with short bolsters, paired with a sustainable bamboo magnetic display board that keeps the set accessible on the counter without a traditional knife block.

The blades are forged from X50CrMoV15 — a German-origin high-carbon stainless steel widely used in professional kitchen knife production for its balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. The satin finish keeps the blade surface clean and low-glare in kitchen conditions. The short bolster construction — rather than a full bolster — allows the full blade edge to be used and makes sharpening the complete edge possible without the heel obstruction a full bolster creates over time. The set covers the four core kitchen cutting tasks: the 8.00" chef's knife for general prep, the 8.00" wavy edge bread knife for loaves and crusted items, the 5.00" utility knife for mid-size tasks, and the 3.50" paring knife for detail and hand work.

The handles are ergonomic black Santoprene — a thermoplastic rubber material that provides a non-slip grip in wet kitchen conditions without the maintenance requirements of wood or the rigidity of G-10. The bamboo magnetic board includes recessed magnetic bars that hold the knives securely and an anti-skid base pad that keeps the board stable on the counter. The set ships boxed — blades made in Taiwan with German steel components.

• Chef's Knife: 8.00" blade, X50CrMoV15 forged, satin finish, short bolster
• Bread Knife: 8.00" blade, wavy edge
• Utility Knife: 5.00" blade
• Paring Knife: 3.50" blade
• Includes: Sustainable bamboo magnetic board with recessed magnetic bars and anti-skid base pad
• Handle: Ergonomic black Santoprene non-slip rubber

Ideal for home cooks who want a complete forged kitchen knife set with a countertop magnetic display solution in a single purchase. A natural choice for gift buyers who want a professional-grade kitchen set with a bamboo board presentation. Works well for buyers who want short bolster construction for full-edge sharpening access across the life of the knives.

The Mercer Genesis 5-Piece Bamboo Set (MCR21960BM) ships same or next business day from Knifeworks in Columbia, Louisiana.