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The Oliva Elite 2-Piece Chef & Parer Set delivers essential prep power in a beautifully matched duo. The 8” chef’s knife tackles all your slicing, chopping, and dicing with ease, while the 3.5” paring knife is ideal for precision work like peeling and garnishing. Forged from German high-carbon stainless steel and paired with hand-finished Mediterranean olive wood handles, this set is where utility meets artistry. Whether you're just starting out or elevating your daily toolkit, these two blades do the heavy lifting with signature Oliva elegance.
Behind the Build: Product Specs
Origin
Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany
Overall
Length: 13.78 in | 350 mm
Blade Type
A chef's knife typically has a broad, curved blade for versatility, while a paring knife features a smaller, straight blade for detailed, precision cutting tasks.
Blade
Tyissen-Krupp 1.4116
Satin
Hand Finished 3-Stage
Full Hollow Grind
15º
58 HRC
Ambidextrous
Handle
Mediterranean Olive Wood
Blade
Width: 1.38 in | 35 mm
Length: 8 in | 203 mm
Thickness at spine: 3.0 mm
Handle
Width (including bolster): 5.79 in | 144 mm
Tasks
A chef's knife handles chopping, slicing, and dicing; while the paring knife excels at precision tasks like peeling, trimming, and intricate cutting. Perfect duo!
Care
Do not place in dishwasher… Seriously, don’t even think about it!
Hand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rise and dry immediately
Clean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items
For wood handles: Apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil or wood cream every few weeks
