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  • paring knife / brand preference; tip work / in-hand precision; regular cooks upgrading.

MAC Professional Paring Knife 5 in

MAC Professional Paring Knife 5 in

£77.95 GBP
£77.95 GBP
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  • Made in MAC
  • Tier - Better

“A better precision small knife 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
  • Free UK delivery over £75

The MAC Professional paring knife is a precision small knife for peeling, trimming, coring and small ingredients. The 5 in (13cm) blade keeps the tip close to the hand.

MAC is for cooks who judge a knife by how little resistance they feel through food, and this paring knife delivers it in a light, thin format. Made in Japan.

  • 5 in (13cm) blade
  • Thin, light Japanese geometry
  • Made in Japan
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Best for

Best for

  • paring knife / brand preference; tip work / in-hand precision; regular cooks upgrading.
Not ideal for

Consider something else if

  • you expect to cut bones, frozen food or use the knife roughly; you want your main board knife. Compare Professional Paring Knife with its adjacent Good/Better/Best alternative before deciding.
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Lucy's Verdict

A better precision small knife 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

A small knife should feel precise, secure and easy to place; we chose this one because it adds genuine close-control capability rather than a shrunken version of the main chef’s knife. MAC is here for cooks who judge a knife by how little resistance they feel through food. Thin geometry and low weight matter more than decorative finishes. The compact 5 cm blade keeps the tip close to the hand, which is exactly what you want for peeling and intricate trimming.

Who it's best for

Buy it if you want a precision small knife mainly for peeling, trimming, coring and small ingredients; you naturally use close-control tip and in-hand work; you prioritise thin geometry and low cutting resistance over decoration. Professional Paring Knife is the recommendation when those priorities line up.

Why Lucy recommends it

  • MAC is here for cooks who judge a knife by how little resistance they feel through food. Thin geometry and low weight matter more than decorative finishes.
  • The compact 5 cm blade keeps the tip close to the hand, which is exactly what you want for peeling and intricate trimming.
  • Role: precision small knife; best for peeling, trimming, coring and small ingredients.

Not sure this is the one? Ask Lucy

TypeParing Knife
Size5 in
BrandMAC
Is Knifetrue
Blade Length13cm

Hand wash, dry promptly and avoid bones/frozen foods. Maintain with a suitable ceramic rod or whetstone.

Free UK delivery On orders over £75. Blades ship in protective packaging — never loose in a box.

Warranty check Ask Lucy before you buy — we'll tell you honestly if this isn't the one.

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