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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 10-inch Stealth Chef's Knife
Messermeister says the 10-inch Oliva Elite chef’s knife powers through melons, roasts and piles of produce, and its long Stealth blade does that work with less effort than a thicker German chef’s knife. Halving a cantaloupe or splitting a head of cabbage takes a single, controlled stroke with this much edge.The thinner profile matters more on a long knife, since a heavy 10-inch blade can tire the hand through a full prep list. Here the reduced weight keeps it maneuverable for mincing as well as heavy chopping. The olive wood handle fills the hand and keeps a steady grip on long cuts. Professional cooks working a large station and home cooks who prepare big batches will appreciate the reach, and cooks with large hands may find it the best-balanced size in the line. Professional chefs have traditionally used 10-inch chef’s knives, and as home kitchens have become smaller, many cooks now choose a shorter blade. If you choose the 10-inch length, make sure your cutting board is at least 10 inches wide.
Shorter Stealth KnivesFor a lighter knife, step down to the 9-inch. The 8-inch Stealth Chef’s Knife is the standard length. Learn More$239.95
