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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 Kullens Carving Knife
Messermeister designed the 8-inch Oliva Elite Kullens carving knife for precision cutting, especially for carving meats like turkey, roast beef or ham. The kullens hollows along the blade let air between the steel and the meat, so thin slices release cleanly and keep their shape on the platter.At 8 inches, it is long enough to carve a turkey breast in smooth strokes and short enough to steer around the joints of a roast chicken at the table. The figured olive wood handle looks at home in a holiday dining room, and the knife is sold with a matching fork as a carving set. Slicing against the grain with long, even strokes gives the neatest results.
Complete the Carving StationThe Oliva Elite 2-Piece Kullens Carving Set pairs this knife with a two-prong carving fork. Learn More -
Messermeister Oliva Elite 7-inch Kullens Santoku
Messermeister designed its 7-inch Oliva Elite santoku for chopping, slicing and dicing with ease and comfort. The flatter edge and rounded tip favor a straight-down chop or a forward push cut, and the kullens hollows along the blade keep slices of potato or cucumber from clinging to the steel.The tall blade gives your knuckles room above the board and doubles as a scoop for carrying chopped vegetables to the pan. For cooks drawn to the santoku shape, this version adds a forged German blade and a figured olive wood handle that warms to the hand. It works as a primary knife in a home kitchen and pairs naturally with a paring knife for a simple two-knife setup. It is also included in the Oliva Elite 11-piece block set.
Other Shapes to ConsiderThe 6.5-inch Nakiri is a vegetable specialist with a squared tip, and the 8-inch Stealth Chef’s Knife has more curve for rocking cuts. Learn More$199.95 -
Messermeister Oliva Elite 2-Piece Kullens Carving Set
Messermeister notes that carving knives are made for slicing larger roasts and poultry. Its carving fork holds the meat steady for control and safety. This Oliva Elite set pairs the 8-inch Kullens carving knife with a 6-inch, two-prong carving fork, the tools for serving a turkey or a prime rib at the table.Set the fork into the roast near the bone, then draw the knife in long, even strokes across the grain. The kullens hollows keep thin slices from clinging, so each one lands neatly on the platter. With matching olive wood handles, the pair looks right on a holiday table, and gift buyers choose it for weddings and anniversaries.
Carving Knife OnlyThe 8-inch Kullens Carving Knife is also sold on its own. Learn More
