Mercer Culinary

Mercer Culinary M22608BL Millennia Colors 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Blue Handle

$24.16 ~~Sale price$43.10you save $18.94~~

Key Features:

Color-Coded Blue Handle for Food Safety Compliance: Dedicated-use color coding helps kitchen staff adhere to HACCP protocols and significantly reduces the risk of cross-contamination between food groups.
One-Piece High-Carbon Japanese Steel Blade (X30 Cr13): Stamped from a single piece of high-carbon, stain-free Japanese steel for a razor-sharp edge, easy maintenance, and rapid resharpening without the brittleness of harder steels.
Ergonomic Dual-Material Handle: Combines Santoprene® for a cushioned, non-slip grip with polypropylene for structural rigidity and long-term durability, making it well-suited for extended use in demanding kitchen environments.
Raised Santoprene® Textured Grip Zones: Raised texture along the handle provides vastly improved grip and comfort during repetitive cutting tasks, minimizing hand fatigue over long shifts.
Textured Finger Points and Protective Finger Guard: Strategically placed textured finger points deliver secure, slip-resistant control, while the integrated finger guard adds an extra layer of safety during heavy-duty prep work.
Versatile 8" (20.3 cm) Chef's Knife: An ideal all-purpose blade for chopping, mincing, dicing, and slicing a wide range of ingredients including herbs, vegetables, and proteins.
NSF Listed: Certified to meet the sanitation and safety standards required for commercial foodservice operations.
Limited Lifetime Warranty: Backed by Mercer Tool Corp.'s limited lifetime warranty covering defects in material and workmanship under normal use conditions.

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Mercer Culinary M22608BL Millennia Colors 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Blue Handle

$24.16~~$43.10~~

Detailed Description

The Mercer Culinary M22608BL is an 8-inch chef's knife from the Millennia Colors line, purpose-built for professional kitchens that demand both peak cutting performance and strict food safety compliance. The blade is crafted from one-piece high-carbon Japanese steel (X30 Cr13), delivering a razor-sharp edge that is fast to sharpen and easy to maintain through heavy daily use. Its distinctive blue handle is color-coded to support HACCP and dedicated-use protocols, dramatically reducing the risk of cross-contamination across different food prep stations. The ergonomic dual-material handle pairs Santoprene for a non-slip, comfortable grip with polypropylene for lasting structural durability, while textured finger points and a protective finger guard keep the user safe during demanding cutting tasks. NSF certified and backed by a limited lifetime warranty, this knife is a smart, food-safe investment for any commercial kitchen.

Product Details

Professional-Grade Steel

One-piece high-carbon Japanese steel delivers easy edge maintenance and long-lasting sharpness.

Food Safety by Design

Color-coded blue handle for dedicated use applications, reducing cross-contamination risk in busy kitchens.

Ergonomic Grip

Raised Santoprene textured handle with textured finger points for a secure, comfortable, and safe grip.

Mercer Culinary Millennia Colors 8-inch chef's knife with blue and black ergonomic handle and high-carbon stainless steel blade

Built for the Demands of the Professional Kitchen

The Mercer Culinary Millennia Colors 8" Chef's Knife combines premium materials and thoughtful engineering to deliver reliable, high-performance cutting in every environment. The stamped blade is crafted from one piece of high-carbon Japanese steel, offering a razor-sharp edge that holds up through rigorous daily use and sharpens back quickly when needed.

8" (20.3 cm) blade length for versatile prep work
High-carbon, stain-free steel for lasting edge retention
Protective finger guard for added user safety
Backed by a limited lifetime warranty

Close-up of Mercer Culinary chef's knife blade slicing diced red bell peppers on a wooden cutting board

Precise Performance from Prep to Plate

Whether you are chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, dicing onions, or shredding cabbage, the Millennia Colors chef's knife handles it all with effortless precision. The well-balanced stamped blade glides through ingredients cleanly, while the ergonomic handle ensures confident control from the first cut to the last.

Ideal for chopping, mincing, dicing, and slicing
Balanced design reduces hand fatigue during extended prep
Versatile enough for nearly any cutting task

Ideal For

Professional chefs Home cooking enthusiasts High-traffic commercial kitchens Food safety-conscious operations Catering and food service

Blade Length8" (20.3 cm)

Handle ColorBlue

Blade MaterialHigh-carbon Japanese steel

Handle MaterialSantoprene & Polypropylene

ConstructionStamped, one-piece

WarrantyLimited lifetime

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Why You'll Love It

The Mercer Culinary Millennia Colors 8" Chef's Knife delivers professional-grade performance and a standout safety feature all in one reliable package.

Perfect for chefs and kitchens that require color-coded tools to prevent cross-contamination across different food groups.
The high-carbon Japanese steel blade sharpens effortlessly and holds its edge through demanding daily use.
Pair with a Mercer honing rod to maintain peak sharpness and get the most from this lifetime-warranted knife.

Specifications

Model Number	M22608BL
Series	Millennia Colors
Knife Type	Chef's Knife
Blade Length	8" (20.3 cm)
Blade Material	High-Carbon, No-Stain Japanese Steel (X30 Cr13)
Blade Edge	Plain
Blade Color	Silver
Construction Type	Stamped
Handle Material	Santoprene® (comfort) and Polypropylene (durability)
Handle Color	Blue
Weight	0.46 lb (6.7 oz)
Dishwasher Safe	No
Care Instructions	Hand wash only
NSF Listed	Yes
Warranty	Limited Lifetime
UPC	765301906481