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Messermeister Oliva Elite 6.5-inch Nakiri

Messermeister Oliva Elite 6.5-inch Nakiri

Push cuts, planks and precision chopping are where the squared Oliva Elite nakiri excels, according to Messermeister, with no rocking motion required. Because the edge is flat along its length, it meets the board all at once and separates a carrot or a bunch of scallions completely.

A nakiri is the vegetable knife of the Japanese home kitchen, and its tall, rectangular face gives knuckle clearance and a broad surface for scooping cut produce off the board. Cooks who prep a lot of vegetables for stir-fries or slaws will find the shape faster and more precise for that work than a pointed chef’s knife. This version is forged in Germany and fitted with a figured olive wood handle, and its straight edge is simple to keep sharp on a whetstone or a guided sharpener. It makes a striking companion to an Oliva Elite chef’s knife on a magnetic strip.

Nakiri or Santoku?

The 7-inch Kullens Santoku adds a rounded tip for more general prep.

SKU: E/6633-6.5

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Specifications

Model: E/6633-6.5
Series: Oliva Elite
Type: Nakiri
Blade length: 6.5 inches nominal
Blade height: 1.96 inches (50mm)
Spine thickness: 2.2mm
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

Knife	Blade	Edge	Best for
Spear Point Paring Knife	3.5 in.	Plain	Peeling, coring
Cheese & Tomato Knife	5 in.	Serrated, forked tip	Soft cheese, tomatoes
Utility Knife	6 in.	Plain	Trimming, small prep
Reverse Scalloped Utility Knife	6 in.	Reverse scalloped	Citrus, baguettes, charcuterie
Boning Knife	6 in.	Plain	Deboning, trimming fat
Chef’s Knife	6 in.	Plain	Small hands, tight spaces
Nakiri	6.5 in.	Plain	Push cuts through vegetables
O.T. Prep Knife	6.5 in.	Plain	Everyday prep
Kullens Santoku	7 in.	Kullens (granton)	Chopping, dicing
Stealth Chef’s Knife	8 in.	Plain	All-purpose
Stealth Chef’s Knife	9 in.	Plain	Longer all-purpose
Stealth Chef’s Knife	10 in.	Plain	Melons, roasts, volume prep
Kullens Carving Knife	8 in.	Kullens (granton)	Turkey, roast beef, ham
Offset Scalloped Bread Knife	8 in.	Scalloped	Bread, pastries, citrus
Scalloped Bread Knife	9 in.	Scalloped	Crusty 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)	6.5 in.
Blade Length (mm)	165 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/6633-6.5
Manufacturer's Part Number	E/6633-6.5
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$237.50

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