2017 PRODUCT CATALOG PRODUCT CATALOG CUTLERY | TOOLS | SHARPENING | PLATING | STORAGE | APPAREL | STORAGE | SHARPENING | PLATING | TOOLS CUTLERY MERCER CULINARY PRODUCT CATALOG 2017 New Products 2017 ZüMTM K n i v e s Precision PlusTM T o n g s Garnishing Knives Cut Gloves Kitchen Shears Magnetic Bar Hooks Perforated Plating Spoons Millennia Air® Short Sleeve Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Sustaining a tradition that extends beyond 30 years, Mercer continues to introduce innovative, quality products allowing foodservice operations to run effectively and effi ciently. This catalog contains dozens of new products which come from years of working side by side with operators. Knife Brand Selection ..................... 3 Corkscrews, PB Spreaders, MercerTaste™ .. 58 Metals & Forged vs. Stamped ............. 4 Measuring .............................. 59 Knife Selection Guide ......................5 Baking and Pastry Tools ............. 60-61 MX3® ...................................6-7 Hell’s Tools® ........................ 62-65 Züm™ .............................. 8-11 Plating Overview .................... 66-67 Renaissance® ........................ 12-15 Plating Spoons ...................... 68-69 Genesis® ............................ 16-19 Plating Tongs ...................... 70-71 Millennia® ............................ 20-27 Silicone Brushes .................... 72-73 Praxis® ............................. 28-29 Silicone Wedges ..................... 74-75 Ultimate White® ......................... 30 Plating Sets & Accessories ............ 76-77 Asian ................................... 31 Allergen Safety ...................... 78-80 Countertop Paring Knife Displays ......... 32 Cutlery Storage ..................... 81-82 Non-Stick Paring Knives ................. 33 Magnetic Bars & Boards ............. 83-85 Cleavers/Chinese Chef's, Cimiters ........ 34 Apparel Overview ................... 86-87 MercerSlice™ ........................ 35 Renaissance Jackets ................ 88-91 Kitchen Forks ........................... 36 Genesis Jackets ..................... 92-93 Oyster & Clam/Knife Guards ............. 37 Millennia Air® Jackets ........... 94-95 Sharpening ......................... 38-40 Millennia® Jackets ................... 96-98 Shears, Mezzalunas, Herb Scissors ....... 41 Embroidery ............................. 99 Cut Resistant Gloves ............. 42-43 Millennia® Cook’s Shirts ............... 100 Hell’s Handle® ...................... 44-45 Renaissance Trousers .................. 101 Millennia® Tools ..................... 46-47 Genesis Pants .................... 102-103 Praxis® Turners ..................... 48-49 Millennia® Pants .................. 104-105 Spatulas ................................ 50 Aprons ........................... 106-107 Hand Slicers ............................ 51 Headwear ............................ 108 Pizza Cutters ....................... 52-53 Sizing Chart .......................... 109 Garde Manger .................... 54-55 Index .............................. 110-112 MercerGrates™ ..................... 56-57 MERCERCULINARY.COM 1 We cater to perfectionists. For over 30 years and through three generations, Mercer Culinary has been a company that champions tradition and innovation with its ChefCentric approach. We don’t just equip kitchens. We deliver performance, value and service for today’s most demanding chefs. Mercer Culinary is the single source for cutlery, tools, apparel and accessories for commercial kitchens and culinary professionals. We’ve developed our line in conjunction with master chefs and industry leaders who demand tools that make food prep faster, easier and more ergonomic. We’re proud our products dominate the kitchens of top chefs around the globe and renowned culinary institutes across the Americas. Browse our exceptional line of culinary products and apparel and see why we are one of the most recognized and trusted names in the industry. Brand Selection Guide Mercer offers a wide selection of elite cutlery lines to suit all purposes and budgets. No matter the need, Mercer has a knife for the job. MX3® ✪✪✪✪✪ Triple-riveted Delrin® handle | 3 layer blade. Precision forged VG-10 Super Stainless Steel Core with high-carbon steel layers on either side • Superior sharpness that holds edge longer • 14° edge for ideal cutting angle • Full tang runs entire length of handle for superior balance • HRC 60-62 for premium durability • Razor-sharp ground edge • Limited lifetime warranty ZüMTM ✪✪✪✪ Ergonomically shaped Delrin® handle | Precision forged, high-carbon, no-stain German steel • Shortened bolster offers better balance and easy honing • Full tang extends the length of the handle for balance & strength • Taper-ground edge stays sharper longer • Limited lifetime warranty Renaissance® ✪✪✪✪ Triple-riveted Delrin® handle | Precision forged, high-carbon, no-stain German steel • Shortened bolster for easy sharpening • Full tang runs entire length of handle for superior balance • Taper-ground edge • Limited lifetime warranty Genesis® ✪✪✪✪ Santoprene® handle | Precision forged, high-carbon, no-stain German steel • Full and short bolster for durability and balance • Tang provides superior balance • Taper-ground edge • Limited lifetime warranty Millennia® ✪✪✪ Santoprene® & polypropylene handle | High-carbon, stain-free Japanese steel • Protective fi nger guard • Textured fi nger points on handle • Stamped blade • Limited lifetime warranty Ultimate White® ✪✪ Polypropylene handle | High-carbon, stain-free Japanese steel • Hollow ground blade • Protective fi nger guard • Stamped blade • Limited lifetime warranty MERCERCULINARY.COM 3 Forged vs. Stamped There are many choices in professional cutlery. Choose the best option for your needs. Forged One complete piece of steel, from the tip of the blade to the end of the handle Forged knives are made from a single piece of steel. The metal is heated to a high temperature, rearranging its molecular structure which provides excellent strength. This results in a cutting edge that stays sharper longer and is easier to maintain. Forged knives have a bolster, the center support piece between the blade and the handle.This adds weight and balance to the knife and protection for your fi ngers. Forged knives also feature a full tang, the portion of the metal enclosed by the handle. Stamped Machine cut from one large strip of steel A die is loaded into a press to cut the knife shape from the steel blank. The blade is tempered, sharpened, and fi nished. This manufacturing process makes the knives more cost effective to produce. Stamped knives are usually thinner and lighter, offering an economic alternative to traditional forged cutlery. Given their lighter characteristics, more downward force may be required compared to heavier forged blades. Because of their thinner profi le, blades may also require regular maintenance more often than forged cutlery. Knife Metals Steel is the heart of the blade. The choice of blade materials is a huge component of knife performance. Heat treatment, blade geometry, edge grinding, and handle design also contribute to performance. In deciding on the right knife, consider the following blade attributes: Wear Edge • Strength – hardness/ability to take a load without permanently deforming Brand Strength Resistance Holding • Wear Resistance – ability to withstand surface abrasions • Edge Holding – ability of a blade to hold an edge MX3® ✪✪✪✪✪ ✪✪✪✪✪ ✪✪✪✪✪ ZüM™ZüM™ ✪✪✪✪ ✪✪✪✪ ✪✪✪✪ Blades contain a variety of elements which contribute to the above attributes. • Carbon – all steel contains carbon, which adds hardness to the blade. Renaissance® ✪✪✪✪ ✪✪✪✪ ✪✪✪✪ The more carbon, the harder the blade GenesisGenesis® ✪✪✪✪ ✪✪✪✪ ✪✪✪✪ • Chromium - adds hardness, but also allows the knife to hold an edge and contributes to rust-resistance Asian ✪✪✪✪ ✪✪✪✪ ✪✪✪✪ • Vanadium - allows a knife to retain an extra-sharp edge MillenniaMillennia® ✪✪✪ ✪✪✪ ✪✪✪ • Molybdenum – contributes strength and wear-resistance • Manganese - contributes strength and wear-resistance Ultimate White® ✪✪✪ ✪✪✪ ✪✪✪ 4 800.221.5202 Knife Selection Guide There are many different types of knives, each designed for a different function. Using the right knife for its designed purpose, provides much better results and makes it easier to accomplish the task at hand. Utility Perfect in-between knife for day-to-day cutting tasks Slice Pickles Cut Fruit Peel Apples Cut Sandwiches Chef’s/Cook’s Slice Cheeses Chopping, mincing, cutting Dice Onions Mince Shallots Santoku Chop Herbs Chopping, mincing, cutting Crush Garlic Shred Cabbage Nakiri Chopping, mincing, cutting Slice Vegetables Paring Small task produce slicing, intricate cutting for decorative garnishes. Seed Jalapeños Any task when a large chef’s knife would be unwieldy Slice Mangos Create Garnishes Trim Beans Core Tomatoes Boning/Fillet Devein Shrimp Separating meat from the bone Debone Chicken, Ham, Fish Trim Fat and Sinew Bread Prepare Carpaccio Cleanly slicing without tearing Slice Tomatoes and Fruits which have a skin that can easily bruise Cut Bread Loaves Slice Angel Food Cake Carving Slice Meatloaff Cutting uniform slices of meat Cut Chicken, Pork Loin Break down larger fruits and vegetables Carve Turkey, Chicken, Slicer Roast Beef, Baked Ham Cutting even, thin slices Slice Salmon Slice Ham, Pork Loin, Cimiter Turkey Breast, Prime Rib Butchering large pieces of meat Remove bones from fl esh Slice Roasts Slice Turkey MERCERCULINARY.COM 5 14° Edge. HRC 60-62 VG-10 Super stainless steel core. MX3® Cutlery for the performance