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MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples
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MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples vs Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples is cheaper at $144.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Global (Yoshikin)
Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife
$199.95
Which is better: the MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples or Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples is the cheaper at $144.95.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples | Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $144.95 | $199.95 |
| Brand | MAC Knife | Global (Yoshikin) |
| Released | — | — |
| Blade length (mm) | 203 | 200 |
| Steel type | High-carbon molybdenum-vanadium stainless steel | CROMOVA 18 stainless steel (chromium-molybdenum-vanadium) |
| Hardness hrc | 60 | 57 |
| Handle material | Pakkawood, triple-riveted, with stainless steel bolster | Hollow stainless steel, sand-filled for balance, dimpled grip |
| Edge angle degrees | 15 | 12 |
| Weight grams | 181 | 172 |
| Full tang | Yes | Yes |
| Blade finish | Stamped, hollow-ground (Granton/dimpled) edge for reduced food sticking | Convex-ground, satin, one-piece steel monocoque construction |
Sources — MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples: techgearlab.com (verified 2026-08-01). Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife: globalcutleryusa.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples and Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Blade length (mm): MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples 203 vs Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife 200
- Steel type: MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples High-carbon molybdenum-vanadium stainless steel vs Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife CROMOVA 18 stainless steel (chromium-molybdenum-vanadium)
- Hardness hrc: MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples 60 vs Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife 57
- Handle material: MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples Pakkawood, triple-riveted, with stainless steel bolster vs Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife Hollow stainless steel, sand-filled for balance, dimpled grip
- Edge angle degrees: MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples 15 vs Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife 12
- Weight grams: MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples 181 vs Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife 172
- Blade finish: MAC Professional MTH-80 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples Stamped, hollow-ground (Granton/dimpled) edge for reduced food sticking vs Global G-2 8-Inch Chef's Knife Convex-ground, satin, one-piece steel monocoque construction