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 Sets

This knife is included in the Chef & Parer Set and the 3-Piece Starter Set.

SKU: E/6691-3.1/2

Availability: In stock

$89.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Model: E/6691-3.1/2
    • Series: Oliva Elite
    • Type: Paring knife, spear point
    • Blade length: 3.5 inches (89mm)
    • Blade height: 0.87 inch (22mm)
    • Spine thickness: 2.0mm
    • Edge type: Plain
    • Steel: Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116 German stainless steel
    • Hardness: 58 HRC, per Messermeister
    • Construction: Hot-drop hammer-forged from a single billet, per Messermeister’s catalog; forged bolster
    • Edge: 15°, hand finished in three stages; flat grind; ambidextrous
    • Handle: Mediterranean olive wood, hand-finished
    • Made in: Solingen, Germany
    • Warranty: Messermeister Knife for Life warranty against defects in material and workmanship

    Oliva Elite Knives Compared

    KnifeBladeEdgeBest for
    Spear Point Paring Knife3.5 in.PlainPeeling, coring
    Cheese & Tomato Knife5 in.Serrated, forked tipSoft cheese, tomatoes
    Utility Knife6 in.PlainTrimming, small prep
    Reverse Scalloped Utility Knife6 in.Reverse scallopedCitrus, baguettes, charcuterie
    Boning Knife6 in.PlainDeboning, trimming fat
    Chef’s Knife6 in.PlainSmall hands, tight spaces
    Nakiri6.5 in.PlainPush cuts through vegetables
    O.T. Prep Knife6.5 in.PlainEveryday prep
    Kullens Santoku7 in.Kullens (granton)Chopping, dicing
    Stealth Chef’s Knife8 in.PlainAll-purpose
    Stealth Chef’s Knife9 in.PlainLonger all-purpose
    Stealth Chef’s Knife10 in.PlainMelons, roasts, volume prep
    Kullens Carving Knife8 in.Kullens (granton)Turkey, roast beef, ham
    Offset Scalloped Bread Knife8 in.ScallopedBread, pastries, citrus
    Scalloped Bread Knife9 in.ScallopedCrusty bread, cakes

    For how each shape is used, see our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide.


    Care

    Messermeister knives are not dishwasher safe. Hand wash with warm water and a mild detergent, then dry immediately, and clean the blade right away after cutting acidic or salty foods. Messermeister recommends a light coat of food-safe mineral oil or wood cream on the olive wood handle every few weeks.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 3.5 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 90 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type 1.4116
    Rockwell Hardness 57-58
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Mediterranean Olive Wood
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Messermeister
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    SKU E/6691-3.1/2
    Manufacturer's Part Number E/6691-3 1/2
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $112.50

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