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Oliva Elite Chef's Knife - 8
Oliva Elite Chef's Knife - 8"

$189.95
Avanta Pakkawood 4 Piece Steak Knife Set - Messermeister
Avanta Pakkawood Steak Knife Set - 4 Piece

$69.95
Next Level Magnetic Knife Block - UV Light
Next Level Magnetic Knife Block - UV Light

$99.95
8 Inch Chef's Edge-Guard - Messermeister
Chef's Edge-Guard - 8"

$6.95
2 Piece Sharpening Angle Guide Set - Messermeister
Sharpening Angle Guide Set - 2 Piece

$9.95
Silicone Bowl Scraper - Blue - Messermeister
Blue Silicone Bowl Scraper

$9.95
Adventure Chef 6 Piece Summit Set - Maple - Messermeister
Adventure Chef Maple Summit Set - 6 Piece

$249.95
Oliva Elite Spear Point Paring Knife - 3.5
Oliva Elite Spear Point Paring Knife - 3.5"

$89.95
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Oliva Elite Chef's Knife - 8
Oliva Elite Chef's Knife - 8"

$189.95
Adventure Chef Folding 6
Adventure Chef Maple Folding Chef's Knife - 6"

$79.95
Avanta Black Pakkawood Kendrick BBQ Knife - 8
Avanta Kendrick BBQ Knife - 8"

$79.95
Meridian Elite Chef's Knife - 8
Meridian Elite Chef's Knife - 8"

$159.95
Kawashima Chef's Knife - 8
Kawashima Chef's Knife - 8"

$249.95
Royale Elite Chef's Knife - 8
Royale Elite Chef's Knife - 8"

$219.95
Chef Edward Lee Limited Edition Bunka Knife - 8
Chef Edward Lee Limited Edition Bunka Knife - 8"

$499.95
Custom Chef's Knife - 8
Custom Chef's Knife - 8"

$79.95

$99.95
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Oliva Elite 5 Piece Next Level Block Set - Messermeister
Oliva Elite Next Level Block Set - 5 Piece

$599.95
Oliva Elite 6 Piece Magnet Block Set - Messermeister
Oliva Elite Magnet Block Set - 6 Piece

$699.95
Oliva Elite 8 Piece Magnet Block Set - Messermeister
Oliva Elite Magnet Block Set - 8 Piece

$999.95
Oliva Elite 11 Piece Next Level Block Set - Messermeister
Oliva Elite Next Level Block Set - 11 Piece

$1,099.95
Oliva Elite Chef's Knife - 6
Oliva Elite Chef's Knife - 6"

$169.95
Oliva Elite Chef's Knife - 8
Oliva Elite Chef's Knife - 8"

$189.95
Oliva Elite Chef's Knife - 9
Oliva Elite Chef's Knife - 9"

$219.95
Oliva Elite Chef's Knife - 10
Oliva Elite Chef's Knife - 10"

$239.95
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Chef April Bloomfield Carbon Chef's Knife - 6.5
Chef April Bloomfield Carbon Chef's Knife - 6.5"

$199.95
April Bloomfield's A Girl and Her Pig Cookbook - Messermeister
April Bloomfield's A Girl and Her Pig Cookbook

$19.99

$32.50
Carbon Bunka Chef's Knife - 8
Carbon Bunka Chef's Knife - 8"

$229.95
Carbon Paring Knife - 3.5
Carbon Paring Knife - 3.5"

$129.95
Carbon Utility - 6
Carbon Utility - 6"

$149.95
Carbon Scalloped Bread Knife - 9
Carbon Scalloped Knife - 9"

$199.95
Carbon Slicer - 9
Carbon Slicer - 9"

$189.95
Carbon 5 Piece Next Level Block Set - Messermeister
Carbon Next Level Block Set - 5 Piece

$799.95
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Elevate your culinary experience with the Avanta Damascus Knife Collection.



Where timeless Scandinavian design meets exceptional Japanese craftsmanship.

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Oliva Elite 25
Origin
Germany
Handle
Mediterranean Olive Wood
Blade
German 1.4116 Steel
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Carbon 9
Origin
Italy
Handle
Repurposed Wood Handle with Resin
Blade
German K110 Steel
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Blacksmith 7
Origin
Germany
Handle
Ebony Pakkawood
Blade
German 1.4116 Steel
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Custom 40
Origin
Germany
Handle
Black Linen Micarta
Blade
Stonewashed German 1.4116 Steel
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Kawashima 6
Origin
Japan
Handle
Walnut Pakkawood
Blade
SG2 Powder Steel
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Adventure Chef 17
Origin
China
Handle
Carbonized Maple & Distressed Linen
Blade
German 1.4116 Steel
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We are Messermeister:

A Family of Knifemakers

creating world-class

Cutlery

Established in

1981

1981

Bernd and Debra Dressler begin distribution of both German & Japanese products as DAMCO.

1984

DAMCO debuts at the Gourmet Housewares Show in San Francisco, California.

1985

DAMCO launches their first exclusive knife design and integrates Messermeister as the company name.

1986

The business moves to Ojai, California.

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Lobster Ramen by Chef Esther Choi

Lobster Ramen by Chef Esther Choi

The recipe that Iron Chef Morimoto fell in love with. As showcased on Iron Chef America, Chef Esther Choi walks us through how to recreate this delicious Lobster Ramen recipe.

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Korean Roasted Chicken with Crispy Rice (Nurungji) by Chef Esther Choi

Korean Roasted Chicken with Crispy Rice (Nurungji) by Chef Esther Choi

Korean Nurungji Crispy Rice is a very traditional recipe, Chef Esther Choi turns this recipe on its head and delivers a delicious savory and comforting meal that elevates grandma's Sunday night dinner to a new level.

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Fried Shrimp Banh Mi - How Chef Christian Gill Beat Bobby Flay

Fried Shrimp Banh Mi - How Chef Christian Gill Beat Bobby Flay

Christian Gill beat Bobby Flay with this sandwich. Come try out his recipe on how to make this bangin Banh Mi with Thai inspired flavors and a little Nola Poboy twists. He turned this sandwich on its head by adding the use of sourdough Banh Mi that rocked it out of this world. 

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