Messermeister Blacksmith 5-Piece Next Level Knife Block Set

Light, Hollow-Ground German Knives with Ebony Pakkawood Handles

The Messermeister Blacksmith 5-Piece Next Level Knife Block Set is for cooks who want German durability without the weight of a traditional heavy German blade. The four knives that cover most prep stand on a magnetic block, with dark pakkawood handles that contrast with the satin steel.

Why It Works

• Full hollow grind: The blade is ground concave on both faces, which removes steel behind the edge, so the knives feel lighter and wedge less in dense food.


• Three-stage hand finish: Each blade is finished by hand in three stages for a smooth, keen edge.


• Ebony pakkawood handle: The resin-infused wood resists moisture better than untreated wood and keeps a warm, natural feel.


• German stainless steel: The Thyssen-Krupp alloy resists stains and corrosion and is straightforward to resharpen.


• Next Level magnetic block: Knives rest against magnetic faces rather than in slots, where they stay visible and easy to reach.

In the Kitchen

The chef’s knife handles chopping, dicing and mincing, and the scalloped bread knife slices crusty loaves, tomatoes and soft-skinned fruit cleanly. The utility knife covers mid-size work such as shallots and sandwiches, and the paring knife handles peeling and trimming. Cooks who prefer a flat-ground blade with a synthetic handle can compare the Messermeister Meridian Elite 5-Piece Next Level Knife Block Set.