Mercer Culinary

Mercer Culinary M19020 Züm 6 Inch Forged Serrated Utility Knife

$36.16 ~~Sale price$64.50you save $28.34~~

Key Features:

One-Piece Precision-Forged Construction: Blade is forged from a single piece of high-carbon, no-stain German cutlery steel (X50 Cr Mo V15), delivering exceptional strength, durability, and long-term edge resilience under daily commercial use.
6-Inch Wavy (Serrated) Edge with Sheep's Foot Tip: The wavy edge cuts cleanly through crusty bread, ripe produce, soft proteins, and sandwiches, while the sheep's foot tip enhances accuracy for short, controlled slicing tasks.
Full Tang Design: The blade extends the full length of the handle, providing superior balance and structural strength critical in high-volume kitchen environments.
Shortened Bolster for Easy Honing: The abbreviated bolster allows full blade edge exposure, simplifying honing and sharpening while improving overall balance in the hand.
Taper-Ground Edge: Ground to a finer taper for more precise, efficient cutting action and extended edge retention between sharpenings.
Ergonomic POM/Delrin Handle: The contoured, molded polymer handle with rounded spine reduces hand fatigue during extended prep sessions and provides a secure, comfortable grip.
NSF Certified: Meets NSF standards, making it suitable for use in commercial and institutional kitchen settings.
ZüM Collection: Part of Mercer Culinary's premium ZüM series, designed to meet the demands of professional chefs and culinary programs with a focus on performance, balance, and longevity.
Warranty: Backed by a limited lifetime warranty for individual use and a 25-year limited warranty for corporate use, reflecting confidence in long-term durability.

Mercer Culinary M19020 Züm 6 Inch Forged Serrated Utility Knife

$36.16~~$64.50~~

Detailed Description

The Mercer Culinary M19020 Züm 6 inch utility knife is a versatile addition to any professional kitchen, bridging the gap between a paring knife and a chef's knife. Precision-forged from high-carbon German steel, this knife features a wavy serrated edge that effortlessly slices through crusty breads, tough-skinned produce, and soft proteins. The full tang construction ensures exceptional balance and strength, while the ergonomic POM handle provides a comfortable, secure grip during intensive prep work.

Product Details

Professional Grade

NSF certified for safety and performance in commercial kitchens.

Precision Forged

One piece high carbon German steel construction for durability.

Superior Balance

Full tang design and shortened bolster for effortless control.

Mercer Culinary Zum 6 Inch Forged Utility Knife front view

Versatile 6-Inch Utility Blade

The perfect multi-purpose tool for daily food preparation tasks.

Serrated wavy edge slices through crusty bread and soft produce
Sheep's foot tip provides enhanced accuracy for controlled cuts
Ideal for sandwiches, fruits, cheeses, and small meats

Mercer Culinary Zum Utility Knife back view showing full tang construction

Ergonomic Handling

Designed to reduce hand fatigue during extended prep sessions.

Contoured Delrin handle for a secure and comfortable grip
Rounded spine offers additional comfort for the thumb and forefinger
Shortened bolster allows for full blade edge exposure and easy honing

Close up of Mercer Culinary Zum blade markings and German steel quality

High-Carbon German Steel

Premium cutlery steel ensures a sharper edge that lasts longer.

No-stain German steel resistant to rust and corrosion
Taper-ground edge for fine, precise chopping and slicing
Precision-forged for superior strength and wear resistance

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Why You'll Love It

The Mercer Züm Utility Knife is a professional-grade essential that bridges the gap between a paring knife and a chef's knife.

Great for chefs who need a reliable, sharp tool for diverse prep work.
Standout German steel construction provides long-term value and durability.
Hand wash only to maintain the integrity of the forged blade and handle.

Specifications

Series	Züm®
Model Number	M19020
Blade Length	6 Inches
Blade Material	High-carbon, no-stain German steel (X50 Cr Mo V15)
Handle Material	Delrin® (POM)
Handle Color	Black
Construction	Precision-forged, Full tang
Edge Style	Serrated / Wavy
Point Style	Sheep's Foot
Bolster Type	Shortened
Certification	NSF Certified
Care Instructions	Hand wash only