“A serious Japanese working set — five distinct MAC blades plus the ceramic rod needed to maintain them.”
Lucy · Head of Curation
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The MAC Superior Series six piece set is a cook-led collection of five knives plus a ceramic sharpening rod. It brings together a 20cm utility/chef’s knife, a 16.5cm cleaver-style knife, a 21cm fillet knife, a 13cm paring knife and a 22.5cm bread/roast slicer.
The mix is broader and more specialist than a typical starter block, making it a good fit for an enthusiastic cook who wants to prepare meat and fish as well as vegetables. The ceramic rod keeps the thin, hard edges in shape. Made in Japan.
Choose a simpler three-piece set if you will not use the fillet/cleaver-style shapes, or individual Professional-series knives if you want MAC’s highest-profile hero blades.
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Lucy's Verdict
A serious Japanese working set — five distinct MAC blades plus the ceramic rod needed to maintain them.
Lucy · Head of Curation
Why we chose it
We chose SU-6BS because the sixth piece is useful maintenance, not another redundant knife. The blade selection also reaches into filleting and heavier vegetable work, so it offers real capability beyond a basic chef/paring/bread trio.
Who it's best for
Buy it if you want one Japanese set that covers general prep, fish, bread and specialist tasks — and you like MAC’s light, thin cutting feel.
Why Lucy recommends it
6 pieces: SA-80, SD-65, SF-85, SP-50, BS-90 + SR-65 ceramic sharpening rod; made in Japan per current retailer data.
Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning, storage and compatibility guidance. For sharpening products, match the tool to the knife’s edge angle, steel hardness and blade type before use.
Free UK delivery On orders over £75. Blades ship in protective packaging — never loose in a box.
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