BRAND
Mercer brings exceptional craftsmanship and performance that culinary professionals have been relying on for more than three decades. From next-level knives and cutlery to high performance prep tools and utensils, they don’t just equip professional and home kitchens — they deliver excellence, value, and service for today’s most demanding chefs.
COLLECTION
GENESIS. Mercer Cutlery offers the Genesis Collection of kitchen knives to provide professional quality to the home chef. Comfortable, durable, and efficient, Genesis knives feature fully forged, single-piece blades made from high-carbon, no-stain German steel. Their taper-grind edges are polished by hand, and their substantial bolsters provide helpful balance. Black nonslip Santoprene handles make Genesis knives comfortable and secure in the grip, improving efficiency and safety in the kitchen.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This Mercer Culinary® Genesis® Sharpening Steel hones knife blades, keeping them sharp and ready to use.
KEY FEATURES
- Dimensions: Steel: 24,5cm Handle: 13cm
- High-carbon German steel
- Rust resistant
- Ergonomic Santoprene handle
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Hand wash only
- Use mild- to medium-strength soap
- Rinse and dry thoroughly
- Do not soak
How to sharpen your knives with a Sharpening Steel:
STEP 1. Hold the sharpener in a near vertical position, resting on a non-slippery surface
STEP 2. Start with the heel of the knife against the one side of the steel
STEP 3. Maintain light pressure while drawing the knife down the shaft of the steel
STEP 4. Continue the motion drawing the knife all the way through to the tip
STEP 5. Repeat the action with the blade against the steel on the other side
Repeat these steps to complete the honing of the knife
