Messermeister Specialty Tools

This double-ended baller pairs an oval scoop with a scalloped one, so a single tool makes two decorative shapes. The oval end turns melon or cucumber into uniform egg shapes, and the scalloped end leaves a fluted edge for fruit salads, cocktail garnishes and butter.A hole in the bowl releases each piece cleanly, and the soft handle gives control as you twist through firm melon. Learn More

Two bowl sizes on one handle make this Messermeister baller quick to switch between garnish jobs. The 22mm end scoops small, round pieces of melon for fruit salads and cocktails, and the 25mm end makes slightly larger rounds for plated desserts or Parisian potatoes.Press the bowl into firm fruit, rotate it a full turn and lift out a clean sphere. Uniform pieces cook evenly and look deliberate on the plate, and a baller is faster than a paring knife for turning out a bowl of matching pieces.
Decorative BallersFor oval and fluted shapes, see the Messermeister Oval and Scalloped Melon Baller. Learn More

Cut, crack and snip like a pro, says Messermeister of these 7-inch precision shears created with chef Esther Choi. A push button releases the patented bearing pivot, so the blades separate in a moment for cleaning and lock back together just as quickly.The blades are Daido 1K6 high-carbon stainless steel with a black titanium coating and a micro-serrated edge that holds food in place. The coating resists rust well, and the micro-serrated edge stays functional for utility work longer than a straight-edged shear; once the factory edge finally dulls, it needs a sharpener designed for serrations. Several tools are built in, including a bone notch for poultry, a claw cracker for shellfish and a herb stripper. Double-molded soft grips keep the shears steady when you work through a chicken back.
Simpler ShearsThe 8-inch Take-Apart Kitchen Shears are a basic everyday option. Learn More

Messermeister says its Oliva Elite fine grit steel hones and realigns blades, keeping knives sharp and precise for daily use. A few light strokes on each side of the edge before cooking straighten the fine edge of a German knife as it bends in use, which extends the time between sharpenings.The 10-inch length handles chef’s knives up to 8 inches with room to spare, in line with Messermeister’s guidance to choose a steel about 2 inches longer than your longest knife. Its olive wood handle matches the Oliva Elite knives, so it can sit in the same block or on the counter beside them.
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The Culinary Torch is utilized for browning meringues, caramelizing sugar, creating effects on ice sculptures and is just a fun toy in general. Customers choose the Cheflamme FT-912 over the FT-960 for it's large fuel capacity.

- 2700 Degree Farenheit Flame
- 28 ml fuel capacity (200 min burn time)
- Self Igniting
- Anti-Flare, works at all angles
- Butane not included. Triple refined butane is recommended Learn More

A bird’s beak parer has a short blade that curves down to a point, and Messermeister designed this one for detailed decorations and for preparing small, round vegetables and fruits. The curve follows the surface of a potato or a mushroom, so you can turn vegetables into even shapes or peel a citrus fruit in one continuous strip.The matching sheath protects the tip in a drawer or a knife roll, which makes it easy to carry to class or a catering job. Culinary students practicing tourné cuts and cooks who garnish plates will put it to good use.
Petite Messer CompanionThe 4.5-inch Serrated Tomato Knife comes with a matching sheath too. Learn More

Messermeister made this 4.5-inch serrated knife to slice tomatoes and other soft, delicate fruits with more precision. No more squished tomatoes, it promises. The fine serrations grip a slick tomato skin and cut through without pressing the soft interior flat.It slices plums or kiwis just as neatly, and it handles a caprese salad or a stack of sandwich tomatoes in minutes. A matching sheath keeps the teeth protected in a drawer or a picnic basket.
Pair It WithFor detail work, add the 2.5-inch Bird’s Beak Paring Knife. Learn More

Become a pumpkin meister, Messermeister says, with this 3-piece set of tools made for pumpkins. A scoop clears out seeds and pulp and thins the inside wall, a serrated saw cuts through the shell, and a carving tool traces lines and adds fine detail to a design.The tools have stainless steel blades and large, soft-grip handles that are easier for small hands to control than a kitchen knife. Messermeister notes they also work well on gourds, melons and squash, so the set is useful beyond Halloween for carved fruit displays and hollowed squash bowls. Families who carve every fall will find the set a safer, faster alternative to a paring knife and a spoon. Learn More

Messermeister built this 12-inch ceramic rod for daily touch-ups that keep an edge smooth. Its fine 1200 grit aluminum-oxide ceramic realigns a rolled edge and removes a small amount of steel, so it sharpens lightly as it hones.A ceramic rod suits harder Japanese knives as well as German knives, since the fine grit is gentle on thin edges. No water or oil is needed. The 12-inch length handles long chef’s knives and slicers, and the rubberized handle with a hanging ring gives a secure grip.
Learn to HoneOur guide to honing steels covers technique. Learn More