MAC Corporation – Heritage & Philosophy
Founded in 1965 by Mr. Tasuo Kobayashi, MAC Corporation emerged from a personal experience that redefined knife design.
While studying in Chicago, Mr. Kobayashi worked part-time as a chef and encountered typical European knives that were heavy, thick, and prone to dulling. One day, a knife slipped from his hand and nearly injured him, inspiring him to create safer and more precise knives.

Returning to Japan, he established MAC Corporation with the design philosophy:
“Knives that are sharper, safer, more precise, comfortable, and exceptionally durable.”

All MAC knives are handcrafted in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, by skilled blacksmiths. Their dedication to precision, sharpness, control, and comfort has earned MAC knives high regard among professional chefs worldwide.

Product: MAC JU-65 Nakiri / Vegetable Cleaver

Description
The MAC JU-65 is a Japanese-style Nakiri knife, ideal for slicing and dicing vegetables with precision.
Its double-bevel, thin edge allows clean cuts along the entire blade without rocking, making it perfect for tasks like Katsura-muki, the traditional Japanese technique of creating thin vegetable sheets.
This versatile vegetable cleaver is designed for professional chefs and home cooks seeking precision, sharpness, and ease of use.

Specifications

• Model: JU-65

• Blade Length: 165 mm

• Total Length: 300 mm

• Weight: 160 g (hand-finished; slight variations may occur)

• Blade Height: 47 mm

• Blade Thickness: 2.5 mm

• Handle: High Temperature Resin

• Edge: 2 Bevel (MAC Exclusive Ryoba & Kataba Mix)

• Blade Material: Molybdenum Vanadium Steel

• Knife Category: Nakiri / Vegetable Cleaver

• Hardness: 59 ± HRC

• Production: Made in Japan

This Nakiri offers a thin, sharp, and precise cutting experience, ideal for professional vegetable preparation and elegant Japanese culinary techniques.