Messermeister Oliva Elite 7-inch Kullens Santoku

Messermeister designed its 7-inch Oliva Elite santoku for chopping, slicing and dicing with ease and comfort. The flatter edge and rounded tip favor a straight-down chop or a forward push cut, and the kullens hollows along the blade keep slices of potato or cucumber from clinging to the steel.

The tall blade gives your knuckles room above the board and doubles as a scoop for carrying chopped vegetables to the pan. For cooks drawn to the santoku shape, this version adds a forged German blade and a figured olive wood handle that warms to the hand. It works as a primary knife in a home kitchen and pairs naturally with a paring knife for a simple two-knife setup. It is also included in the Oliva Elite 11-piece block set.


Other Shapes to Consider

The 6.5-inch Nakiri is a vegetable specialist with a squared tip, and the 8-inch Stealth Chef’s Knife has more curve for rocking cuts.

SKU: E/6610-7K

Availability: In stock

$199.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Model: E/6610-7K
    • Series: Oliva Elite
    • Type: Santoku
    • Blade length: 7 inches nominal; 7.2 inches (183mm) measured
    • Blade height: 1.89 inches (48mm)
    • Spine thickness: 2.5mm
    • Edge type: Kullens (granton) hollows
    • 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) 7 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 180 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind Granton/Kullenschliff
    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/6610-7K
    Manufacturer's Part Number E/6610-7K
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $250.00

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