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Messermeister Oliva Elite 6-inch Chef's Knife

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 Length

The 8-inch Stealth Chef’s Knife is the all-purpose size. For narrower work, see the 6-inch Utility Knife.

SKU: E/6686-6S

Availability: In stock

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Specifications

Model: E/6686-6S
Series: Oliva Elite
Type: Chef’s knife
Blade length: 6 inches nominal; 6.10 inches (155mm) measured
Blade height: 1.58 inches (40mm)
Spine thickness: 2.5mm
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; full hollow 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 in.
Blade Length (mm)	152 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/6686-6S
Manufacturer's Part Number	E/6686-6S
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$212.50

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