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Messermeister Oliva Elite
Comfortable to hold and beautiful to behold, Messermeister Oliva Elite Knives are heirloom quality knives made to last for generations. Made with buttery smooth natural Mediterranean Olive Wood Handles and hot-drop forged German steel blades, Oliva Elite Knives are carefully crafted with an attention to detail. The shoulders of the spines are rounded smooth to prevent discomfort during cutting. The blades faces are mirror polished for aesthetics and to reduce friction when cutting. The natural wood handles are sanded to perfection – they feel warm in the hand and are easy to grip even with wet or slippery hands. German 1.4116 steel blades are heat-treated and cooled to a -Rockwell Hardness of 57-58°, which is soft enough to prevent chipping and allow for easy re-sharpening with a honing steel. Blades are ground evenly with a bevel set to 15° per side. The edges are finished on a cloth wheel where each blade is polished by hand. This creates an extremely sharp and durable edge. Messermeister knives are 100% made in Solingen, Germany – the city of knives. Messermeister’s Oliva Elite collection is classically crafted for performance and style. You can’t go wrong with an Oliva Elite knife.
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Messermeister Oliva Elite 8-inch Offset Scalloped Bread Knife
An offset blade is the reason to choose this 8-inch Oliva Elite bread knife, which Messermeister calls ideal for breads, pastries, tomatoes and citrus, and a brunch essential. The blade drops below the handle, so your hand stays above the board as the knife cuts all the way through a croissant or a stacked sandwich.The scalloped edge grips a flaky crust or a slippery citrus peel with light pressure, so it moves from a baguette to a grapefruit without a change of knife. Sandwich makers and bakers favor the offset shape for portioning layered foods into neat halves. With its olive wood handle, it is a good-looking knife to set out with a brunch spread.
Offset or Straight?For large loaves, the 9-inch Scalloped Bread Knife has a longer, straight blade. Learn More$169.95 -
Messermeister Oliva Elite 9-inch Scalloped Bread Knife
Crusty bread, soft brioche, tomatoes and cakes are what the 9-inch Oliva Elite bread knife slices cleanly without crushing, according to Messermeister. The scalloped teeth bite into a hard crust and then glide through the crumb, so a loaf of sourdough keeps its structure and a sponge cake keeps its height.Nine inches spans a large boule or a long baguette in one stroke, which keeps the cut face level. Let the teeth do the cutting with a light sawing motion. The golden olive wood handle makes it a handsome knife to leave on a bread board at the table, and home bakers who turn out fresh loaves will put it to good use.
Straight or Offset?The 8-inch Offset Scalloped Bread Knife keeps the knuckles clear of the board for tall sandwiches. Learn More$179.95
