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The Messermeister Meridian Elite 8 Inch Chef’s Knifeis the workhorse in every kitchen. You'll gravitate towards this knife and find yourself using it for 90% of all your cutting tasks. It has an industrial strength polyoxymethylene or “POM” handle. The hand forged blade has been ground down to a thin profile to create a razor sharp edge. You can chop, slice, dice and mince your way through extended cutting tasks without fatigue.
Features
The German 1.4116 stainless carbon alloy blade resists stains and corrosion, exhibits toughness and durability, holds its edge retention, and is easy to re-sharpen to a razor-like edge.
This knife line is one-piece, hot-drop hammer forged, which produces the strongest blade from heel to tip. The blades are heat treated and cooled to achieve a Rockwell of 57-58.
The three-step, 15° Elite edge is hand stropped on a cloth wheel, creating the sharpest possible cutting surface on an edged tool.
The bolsterless heel simplifies all cutting, sharpening and honing tasks, making use of the entire blade from heel to tip.
Handcrafted in the historic cutlery capital of Solingen, Germany.
100% Messermeister quality
Care
Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately.
Do not place in dishwasher.
Avoid cleaners containing bleach or citrus extracts.
I have a Japanese chef knife and while it works well and is very sharp it can’t handle the same tasks as this knife. I went with this chef knife because it seemed to be pretty good quality and I wanted one that was a bit longer and was more robust to handle bigger tasks. This was the perfect choice and I don’t regret it an ounce! It has become my main chef knife and wicked sharp, even compared to the Japanese one!
ERIK T.
Would love to share my experience! Take a seat! When I attended culinary school (Culinology, Allen Hancock college) there where 3 choices of knife packs to choose from given by our instructors with codes for discounts. I chose the top tier package with the Meridian elite chefs knives. This was about 7/8 years back. I am now in Florida and still have aspirations of a food truck or small brick and mortar. The Meridian Elite knives are still my favorites! I have a few Japanese knives for different tasks such as vegetables and breaking down poultry. The Messermeister knives are my go to knives though. Queue my recent purchase. My long time friend has a daughter that just graduated high school. She took culinary courses her last, senior year and even got her food handlers managers card. I got her the 8" Meridian Elite knife with her name engraved on it for her graduation present. She absolutely loves it! Her mom said that next to the car she bought her, this was the best present. A few years ago my nieces received the Meridian 8" knives from me for graduation. I couldn't find the standard knives this time so maybe they are discontinued. I will continue to be a user of these knives. They are sturdy, hold an edge, and take an edge well and have a great feel in the hand. Thanks Messermeister!!!
Evan B.
Beautiful Knife - everything expected from a world class German company.
Robert M. S.
Perfectly balanced knife with a fine edge that feels sturdy yet easy to use.
JOE K.
As my first experience with premium grade kitchen knives, I chose Messermeister and I couldn’t be happier! These knives are sharp, well-balanced and beautifully made; absolute works of art! I’m thrilled that I finally have good quality cutlery that can be passed on to my kids. I can’t wait to add more pieces.
Gabe G.
edge is kinda brittle, but feels good in the hand and is super sharp
Robert M. S.
Just as described in company literature. This is a sturdy and well balanced knife It holds a sharp edge and is a reliable tool.
Anthony j.
My first Meridian Elite 8" was purchased in 2001. I used the same knife for almost 20 years in a very rough environment on a daily basis, in a galley at sea. It withstood the test of time. What a quality piece of cutlery!
Richard F.
This knife is the special forces of chef's knives! It delivers with precision and accuracy. No protein or vegetable is a match for this culinary weapon! Recommend everyone have this in their kitchen arsenal.
William W.
The best knife I own, great feel in hand, perfect balance and very very sharp. It is my new go to knife!
Polly M.
The weight in my hand and the blade are the best!
Trevor Q.
As stated before this is a high quality knife. Since my last review I was contacted directly by Messermeister’s VP and I’ve walked away completely satisfied with their customer service. Couldn’t be happier and I’m now sold on becoming a lifelong customer.
Trevor Q.
Knife is of great quality, though I’m disappointed with their customer service. That being said I’ll still purchase Messermeister items in the future. Just purchased a sharpening stone by Messermeister and I’m excited to used it. Knife lasted 5 months before having to sharpen. Only have been using their steel rod up to this point so I’m pretty impressed with how long it held it’s edge
Shawn B.
Handle was uncomfortably small nice knife but room for improvement
Alyssa W.
Love this knife! Was suggested by my friend who is a Chef. Very sharp and perfect size for everyday kitchen use.
Paul G.
The weight and perfectly honed blade makes this the best chef’s knife that I have used in years. The service from the supplier was superb. I have no hesitation in recommending this knife.
Paul
London
(28 Octonit ccc
Kenneth J.
I've owned the 10" Stealth version for a few years and used it every day. I love tools so I splurged on this model that is 10% heavier than the Stealth. The Stealth has sat in its edge guard ever since. I never worry about bending my new knife (although the Stealth is still straight). If I were doing more than just home cooking I might use the Stealth to lessen the stress on my chronic lower back injury.
Kevo
Since I bought my first chef's knife in 1990, which was a 8" Wxxxxx Classic, I've always bought that brand. I like the weight and balance. I just tried out my new Meridian Elite. OMG! This feels even better and smoother. I'm a convert! I just wish I'd tried Messermeister a long time ago.
