Mercer Culinary

Mercer Culinary M33241 Mercer Rules Two-Sided Stainless Steel Culinary Ruler

Precio normal $18.22 Precio rebajado$32.50ahorra $14.28
Key Features:
  • Two-Sided 18-8 Stainless Steel Construction: Built from durable 18-8 stainless steel at 12-1/4" x 5", this reference tool withstands knife marks during active prep and is easy to wipe clean after use.
  • Classic Knife Cuts Guide with Physical Templates: One side features cut-out size templates and labeled dimensions for Fine Brunoise (1/16"), Brunoise (1/8"), Small Dice (1/4"), Medium Dice (1/2"), and Large Dice (3/4"), plus Fine Julienne, Julienne, and Batonette - based on American Culinary Federation (ACF) published guidelines.
  • Tourné and Paysanne Shape References: Includes a physical Tourné guide (3/4" dia. x 2", 7 sides, flat ends) and Paysanne shape templates (1/2" Round and 1/2" Triangle, 1/8" thick) for consistent classical cuts.
  • NAMP Primal Cuts Diagrams: Illustrates primal cut breakdowns for both beef and pork, serving as a quick on-the-line reference for butchery and portioning decisions.
  • Comprehensive Knife Usage Guide: Identifies six knife types (Paring, Utility, Boning, Bread, Chef's, Carving) with their intended applications and silhouette illustrations for fast identification.
  • Conversion and Temperature Tables: Includes volume conversions (tsp/tbsp/cup/fl oz/quart/gallon), temperature conversions (°F/°C), weight conversions (oz/gm), cook temperatures for pork, poultry, ground meats, and fish, storage temperature guidelines per USDA standards, and proper cooler rack storage protocol.
  • Sugar Cooking Stages and Useful Kitchen Facts: Lists sugar cooking stages (Soft Ball through Caramelized) with °F and °C ranges, plus essential facts including water boiling/freezing points, oven temperatures, gelatin ratios, and can weight equivalents.
  • Foundation Recipes and Mother Sauces: Printed recipes for Pie Dough, Pâte à Choux, and Pasta Dough, plus all five Mother Sauces (Béchamel, Espagnole, Hollandaise, Tomato, Velouté) for culinary fundamentals reference.
  • Dual-Scale Ruler: Graduated in both inches and centimeters along the top and bottom edges, functioning as a precision measurement tool during plating and prep work.
  • Binder-Ready with Minimal Footprint: Pre-punched holes allow storage in a culinary binder or notebook; the slim profile takes up minimal space on the station or in a kit.
  • Ideal for Culinary Students and Working Professionals: A practical, all-in-one reference for competition prep, culinary school training, and daily kitchen operations.
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Mercer Culinary M33241 Mercer Rules Two-Sided Stainless Steel Culinary Ruler
$18.22$32.50
Detailed Description
The Mercer Culinary M33241 Mercer Rules is an essential two-sided reference tool for culinary students and professionals seeking to perfect their technique. Made from durable 18-8 stainless steel, this tool provides precise physical templates and measurements for classic knife cuts such as brunoise, julienne, and batonette. It also serves as a comprehensive kitchen cheat sheet, featuring temperature and weight conversions, meat cooking guidelines, and NAMP primal cut diagrams. Its slim profile allows for easy storage in a knife roll, making it a versatile companion for both training and daily kitchen operations.
Product Details
Complete Culinary Reference
Two sides packed with classic cut dimensions, conversion tables, cooking temperatures, mother sauces, and more.
Built for Culinary Training
An essential resource for culinary students, professionals, and cooking enthusiasts preparing for competition or coursework.
Durable Stainless Steel
Constructed from 18-8 stainless steel that withstands knife marks during slicing, dicing, and chopping. Dishwasher safe.
Mercer Rules culinary ruler side one showing knife guide, NAMP primal cuts diagram, cooler rack storage protocol, and sugar cooking temperature chart

Side One: Knife Guides and Kitchen Essentials

The first side of the Mercer Rules tool delivers a wealth of practical culinary knowledge at a glance, keeping critical information within arm's reach during training or prep.

  • Illustrated knife reference guide covering paring, utility, boning, bread, chef's, and carving knives
  • NAMP primal cuts diagram for both pork and beef
  • Proper cooler rack storage protocol organized by food type
  • Sugar cooking temperature stages and Tourné shape dimensions
Mercer Rules culinary ruler side two showing classic knife cut dimensions, paysanne templates, volume and weight conversions, mother sauces list, and cook temperatures

Side Two: Classic Cuts and Key Conversions

The reverse side focuses on perfecting fundamental knife cuts and mastering culinary math, providing the references every student and professional relies on daily.

  • Cut dimensions from fine brunoise (1/16") to large dice (3/4") with visual size templates
  • Fine julienne through batonette guidelines with dimensional references
  • Paysanne shape templates and volume/weight conversion charts
  • Temperature and weight conversions, the five mother sauces, and safe cook and storage temperatures
Mercer Rules culinary ruler angled view showing recipe references for pie dough, pate a choux, and pasta dough alongside useful culinary facts and NAMP primal cuts

Recipes and Useful Facts Built Right In

Beyond measurements and cut guides, the Mercer Rules tool includes foundational recipes and quick-reference kitchen facts that go far beyond a standard ruler.

  • Recipes for pie dough, Pate a Choux, and pasta dough printed directly on the tool
  • Yield percent formula for calculating edible portion quantities
  • Useful facts including water boiling and freezing points, oven temperatures, sugar caramelization, and gelatin conversions
Mercer Rules culinary ruler shown in retail packaging card displaying product dimensions of 12-1/4 inches by 5 inches

Slim Profile, Ready Right Away

At 12-1/4" x 5" (31.1 x 12.7 cm), the Mercer Rules tool is sized to store flat in a knife roll, textbook, or workstation drawer without taking up valuable space.

  • Compact dimensions fit easily in any culinary kit or storage setup
  • Stainless steel surface is dishwasher safe and wipes clean in seconds
  • Dual-sided design delivers maximum reference information in a single tool
  • Available in English, Spanish, and Mini styles to suit every preference
From the Cresco Resco Team

Why You'll Love It

The Mercer Culinary M33241 Mercer Rules is the definitive at-a-glance reference tool for anyone serious about mastering culinary fundamentals.

  • Ideal for culinary students, competition prep, and professional kitchen environments that demand accuracy and speed.
  • Two information-packed sides cover knife selection, classic cuts, conversions, temperatures, mother sauces, and foundational recipes in a single durable tool.
  • Pairs perfectly with a Mercer knife set for a complete culinary training setup that covers both technique and precision.
Specifications
Brand Mercer Culinary
Model M33241
Product Name Mercer Rules™ Two-Sided Culinary Reference Tool
Material 18-8 Stainless Steel
Dimensions 12-1/4" x 5" (31.1 x 12.7 cm)
Color Silver
Sides Two-Sided
Ruler Scale Inches & Centimeters
Classic Knife Cuts Referenced Fine Brunoise (1/16"), Brunoise (1/8"), Small Dice (1/4"), Medium Dice (1/2"), Large Dice (3/4"), Fine Julienne (1/16" x 1/16" x 2"), Julienne (1/8" x 1/8" x 2"), Batonette (1/4" x 1/4" x 2")
Tourné Reference 3/4" dia. x 2", 7 sides, flat ends
Paysanne Shapes 1/2" Round (1/8" thick), 1/2" Triangle (1/8" thick)
Conversion Tables Volume conversions, temperature conversions (°F/°C), weight conversions (oz/gm)
Cook & Storage Temperatures Pork, Poultry, Ground Meats, Fish; USDA food storage guidelines
Knife Reference Guide Paring, Utility, Boning, Bread, Chef's, Carving
NAMP Primal Cuts Pork and beef primal cut diagrams
Cooler Rack Storage Protocol 5-shelf storage order included
Sugar Cooking Stages Soft Ball, Hard Ball, Soft Crack, Hard Crack, Caramelized (°F and °C)
Mother Sauces Béchamel, Espagnole, Hollandaise, Tomato, Velouté
Recipes Included Pie Dough, Pâte à Choux, Pasta Dough
Yield Percent Formula Included (Edible Portion Quantity ÷ As Purchased Quantity × 100)
Item Weight 0.55 lbs
UPC 765301905859
Care Instructions Dishwasher safe; hand wash recommended with warm water and mild soap, rinse and dry thoroughly
Brochure
Spec Sheet
Warranty Info
User Manual

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