“A best compact all-rounder with a clear point of difference: mac is here for cooks who judge a knife by how little resistance they feel through food.”
Lucy · Head of Curation
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The MAC Professional dimpled santoku is a 6.5 in (17cm) santoku with MAC’s thin, double-bevel cutting geometry and a Pakkawood handle. The dimples help food release as you slice.
At this size the santoku keeps a compact footprint while still giving good board coverage for vegetables, fish and boneless meat. Light, sharp and low-resistance. Made in Japan.
premium / professional / santoku; push-cut / chop / short slicing; enthusiasts seeking premium performance.
Not ideal for
Consider something else if
you expect to cut bones, frozen food or use the knife roughly. Compare Professional Santoku Dimples with its adjacent Good/Better/Best alternative before deciding.
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Lucy's Verdict
A best compact all-rounder with a clear point of difference: mac is here for cooks who judge a knife by how little resistance they feel through food.
Lucy · Head of Curation
Why we chose it
This earns its place as the flatter, compact alternative to a chef’s knife, especially for cooks who push-cut and spend a lot of time on vegetables. The MSK-65 is a 17 cm dimpled santoku with MAC’s thin, double-bevel cutting geometry and a Pakkawood handle. At 6 cm, it keeps the santoku format compact while still giving useful board coverage.
Who it's best for
Buy it if you want a compact all-rounder mainly for vegetables, fish and boneless meat; you naturally use push-cutting, chopping and short slicing strokes; you prioritise thin geometry and low cutting resistance over decoration. Professional Santoku Dimples is the recommendation when those priorities line up.
Why Lucy recommends it
The MSK-65 is a 17 cm dimpled santoku with MAC’s thin, double-bevel cutting geometry and a Pakkawood handle.
At 6 cm, it keeps the santoku format compact while still giving useful board coverage.
Role: compact all-rounder; best for vegetables, fish and boneless meat.