Mercer Culinary

Mercer Culinary M19010 ZüM 10" Forged Chef Knife with Full Tang Blade

$69.85 ~~Sale price$124.60you save $54.75~~

Key Features:

Precision Forged One-Piece Construction: The blade is precision forged from a single piece of high-carbon, no-stain German cutlery steel, delivering exceptional strength, durability, and long-lasting edge retention with resistance to rust, corrosion, and discoloration.
10" Taper-Ground Blade with Spear Point: The 10-inch blade features a taper-ground smooth edge that allows for finer, more precise chopping and slicing, while the spear point tip facilitates accurate, controlled cuts across a wide range of ingredients.
Full Tang Design for Superior Balance: The full tang extends the entire length of the handle, providing exceptional balance and structural strength during demanding commercial kitchen use.
Shortened Bolster for Easy Honing: The shortened bolster below the blade exposes the full blade edge, allowing for easier sharpening and honing while also contributing to better overall knife balance.
Ergonomic Black POM Handle: The molded Delrin/POM handle is ergonomically shaped with a rounded spine to reduce hand fatigue during extended use, and its non-porous surface resists wear and sanitizes easily.
NSF Certified: Certified by NSF to applicable standards, making it compliant for use in professional and commercial kitchen environments.
Limited Lifetime Warranty: Backed by a limited lifetime warranty (25-year corporate use), reflecting Mercer Culinary's confidence in the durability of this professional-grade knife.
Hand Wash Recommended: Hand washing is recommended to preserve the blade's edge quality and handle integrity, ensuring long-term performance in high-volume foodservice settings.

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Mercer Culinary M19010 ZüM 10" Forged Chef Knife with Full Tang Blade

$69.85~~$124.60~~

Detailed Description

The Mercer Culinary M19010 ZüM 10 inch forged chef knife is a professional-grade tool designed for superior performance in commercial kitchens. Crafted from high-carbon, no-stain German steel, this precision-forged knife features a full tang for exceptional balance and strength. The ergonomic POM handle ensures comfort during extended use, while the shortened bolster allows for easy honing and full blade edge exposure.

Product Details

Precision Forged Construction

One-piece forged high-carbon German steel blade with full tang for exceptional strength and balance.

Taper-Ground Edge Control

Taper-ground smooth edge enables finer, more precise chopping and slicing with superior edge retention.

NSF Certified Professional Grade

Certified to NSF standards, making this knife fully compliant for use in commercial kitchens.

The ZüM Series - Built for the Professional Kitchen

The Mercer Culinary M19010 ZüM 10" Forged Chef Knife is engineered to deliver uncompromising performance across every cutting task. From breaking down large produce to fine slicing and dicing, the wide 10-inch blade provides the reach and leverage professionals rely on.

10-inch blade crafted from high-carbon, no-stain German cutlery steel
Resistant to rust, corrosion, and discoloration
Wide blade aids in lifting and transferring ingredients
Hand wash only to preserve edge quality

Mercer Culinary M19010 ZüM chef knife angled view showing black ergonomic handle and full blade length

Ergonomic Handle Engineered for Comfort

The molded black POM (Delrin) handle is shaped to fit the natural contour of the hand, reducing fatigue during extended prep sessions. A rounded spine and secure grip surface keep the knife firmly in control even during heavy-duty tasks.

Ergonomic POM handle resists wear and sanitizes easily
Rounded spine reduces hand fatigue over long shifts
Full tang extends the entire length of the handle for superior balance
Shortened bolster improves balance and allows full blade honing

Close-up detail of the Mercer Culinary ZüM 10-inch chef knife blade tip showing smooth taper-ground edge

A Blade That Stays Sharp Longer

The ZüM blade is taper-ground to create a finer, more precise cutting edge that holds its sharpness through demanding kitchen use. The spear point tip and smooth straight edge make it equally effective for slicing, mincing, and chopping.

Taper-ground edge for precise, clean cuts
Straight smooth edge with spear point tip
High-carbon steel maintains superior edge retention
Resists dulling even with repeated daily use

Key Specifications

Blade Length10 inches

Edge StyleSmooth, taper-ground

CertificationNSF Certified

WarrantyLimited Lifetime; 25-year Corporate Use

ConstructionPrecision forged, full tang

CareHand wash only

From the Cresco Resco Team

Why You'll Love It

The Mercer Culinary ZüM 10" Forged Chef Knife brings professional-grade precision and comfort to any kitchen that demands reliability day after day.

Ideal for culinary professionals and serious cooks who need a high-performance, NSF-certified workhorse.
The full tang and shortened bolster design set it apart by offering exceptional balance and unrestricted honing access.
Pair with a quality honing rod to keep the taper-ground edge performing at its best through every shift.

Specifications

Manufacturer	Mercer Culinary
Model Number	M19010
Series	ZüM
Blade Length	10 Inches
Blade Material	High-Carbon No-Stain German Steel (X50 Cr Mo V15)
Construction	Precision Forged, One-Piece
Tang Style	Full Tang
Handle Material	Delrin (POM)
Handle Color	Black
Edge Style	Smooth, Taper-Ground
Point Style	Spear Point
Bolster Type	Shortened Bolster
Certifications	NSF Certified
Care and Cleaning	Hand Wash Only