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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 3.5-inch Spear Point Paring Knife
Peeling, deveining, coring and garnishing are the jobs Messermeister names for its Oliva Elite spear point paring knife. The centered tip makes it easy to work in the hand when you hull a strawberry, cut the eyes from a potato or devein a shrimp. The small profile and light weight give the dexterity for cutting in the air, such as peeling toward the thumb.A good parer is the second knife a kitchen needs, and this one pairs naturally with a chef’s knife from the same series in matching figured olive wood. Its short blade gives fine control for scoring the skin of a pork roast or segmenting an orange over a bowl.
Paring Knife SetsThis knife is included in the Chef & Parer Set and the 3-Piece Starter Set. Learn More$89.95 -
Messermeister Oliva Elite 6-inch Boning Knife
Separating meat from the bone and trimming fat are the tasks Messermeister set for this Oliva Elite boning knife. The narrow 6-inch blade follows the contour of a chicken thigh or a pork shoulder and slips under silver skin to lift it away in a single strip.Work with the tip along the bone in short strokes for the cleanest yield, and keep the meat well chilled so it holds its shape. Home cooks who buy whole chickens or bone-in roasts to save money will get steady use from it, as will anyone who processes game after a hunting season. The olive wood handle offers a secure grip, though it should be washed and dried promptly after work with raw meat.
Rounding Out a SetThis knife is part of the Oliva Elite 11-Piece Next Level Block Set. Learn More$129.95 -
Messermeister Oliva Elite 5-inch Cheese & Tomato Knife
Messermeister designed this Oliva Elite knife to slice through soft cheeses and tomatoes without squashing or tearing them. The serrated edge breaks through a tomato skin or a cheese rind with light pressure, and the perforated blade keeps soft slices from sticking.The forked tip lifts each slice and carries it to a plate or cracker, so the knife can stay on a cheese board for guests to serve themselves. It is a natural host gift, and it handles a wedge of brie, a ball of fresh mozzarella or a ripe heirloom tomato equally well.
For the Cheese BoardFor firm salami and crusty bread, add the 6-inch Reverse Scalloped Utility Knife. Learn More$129.95 -
Messermeister Oliva Elite 6-inch Reverse Scalloped Utility Knife
Inverted serrations grip and glide through food without tearing, says Messermeister of this 6-inch Oliva Elite utility knife, and it excels at slicing citrus, baguettes and charcuterie. The reverse scallops bite into a firm skin or crust, and the smooth points between them leave a cleaner cut than a standard serrated edge.That makes it a versatile counter knife for slicing tomatoes and plums, cutting through a crusty roll or portioning a dry salami for a cheese board. The edge holds its bite between sharpenings because the scallops protect the cutting points. Messermeister lists this knife as not ambidextrous, so check the Details before buying it for a left-handed cook.
Plain Edge OptionFor trimming and fine slicing, the 6-inch Utility Knife has a plain edge. Learn More$129.95 -
Messermeister Oliva Elite 6-inch Utility Knife
Messermeister built the 6-inch Oliva Elite utility knife for precise slicing, trimming and everyday prep, the jobs that fall between a paring knife and a chef’s knife. Its narrow blade slips around the core of a bell pepper and slices a cucumber or a block of cheese without the bulk of a larger knife.It is handy at the counter for halving a sandwich or slicing a bagel, and long enough to trim the fat cap from a steak. For a culinary student or a home cook building a kit, it makes a useful third knife after a chef’s knife and a parer, and its olive wood handle matches the rest of the series.
Plain or Reverse Scalloped?The 6-inch Reverse Scalloped Utility Knife grips crusty bread and citrus peel. Learn More$129.95 -
Messermeister Oliva Elite 6-inch Chef's Knife
Tight spaces, smaller hands and focused prep work are where Messermeister places its 6-inch Oliva Elite chef’s knife, and it moves easily from mincing herbs to chopping fruit. The short blade keeps the tip close to your hand, which gives fine control when you dice a shallot or trim a chicken breast.It suits a compact apartment kitchen or a cook who prepares meals for one or two. Many cooks also keep one beside an 8-inch as a second chef’s knife for quick jobs, and the smaller size is less intimidating for a teenager learning to cook. The olive wood handle has the same figured grain as the rest of the series, so it matches an existing Oliva Elite set and makes an attractive gift on its own.
Moving Up in LengthThe 8-inch Stealth Chef’s Knife is the all-purpose size. For narrower work, see the 6-inch Utility Knife. Learn More$169.95 -
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 10-inch Fine Grit Honing Steel
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.
Learn to HoneOur guide to honing steels covers technique. Learn More -
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 -
Messermeister Oliva Elite 6.5-inch O.T. Prep Knife
The O.T. Prep Knife is Messermeister’s collaboration with chef and content creator Olivia Tiedemann of Austin. Messermeister presents it as a go-to knife for everything from delicate prep to confident slicing. At 6.5 inches, it sits between a utility knife and a chef’s knife, which makes it a single knife for cooks who want one blade within reach through a whole recipe.The moderate length is easy to steer on a small cutting board, and the blade has enough height for dicing an onion or slicing a bell pepper into strips. It handles fruit and boneless proteins as comfortably as vegetables. The olive wood handle and forged German blade match the rest of the Oliva Elite line, so it fits into an existing set or stands alone as a gift for a fan of Tiedemann’s cooking.
Similar SizesFor a narrower blade, see the 6-inch Utility Knife. The 6-inch Chef’s Knife has a taller, curved edge. Learn More$179.95
