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The Messermeister Oliva Elite 9 Inch Scalloped Bread Knife has a scalloped edge with a gentle camber. Serrations on this knife's scalloped edge produce smooth, clean and precise cuts whether you're slicing bread or soft-skinned fruits and vegetables. Slice through breads with fewer crumbs and minimal compression; cut perfectly thin slices of ripe summer tomatoes with no tearing.
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.
Oil the wood handle as needed with food-safe mineral oil.
A big Thank You goes out to Customer Service for helping to fill the 3 pieces in this order which included tracking down this bread knife!! The Oliva Elite knives are worth every penny; sharp, beautifully crafted and perfectly weighted. The improved leverage of the offset bread knife is excellent.
Louise S.
Best bread knife I have ever had.
Jacques B.
The bread knife is absolutely beautiful! The handle fits great in the hand and looks great next to the other knives on my board. The knife slices through bread effortlessly. I am very happy with my purchase. After searching around for higher end bread knives for quite a few months, I am delighted that I found this one!
Kilah T.
A perfect bread knife for any occasion.
Bob
This knife is an awesome addition to my ever growing oliva’ elite collection thank you for a great knife
Kyle
Like the other reviewer I usually prefer Japanese knives, but I'd prefer a European brand for bread knives. This looks beautiful with my other wood-handled knives. Appropriately enough, it also cuts bread, or anything else you happen to place in front of it. I almost cut off the end of my thumb while cutting up some stale baguette for croutons, but not to worry, I still made the croutons despite the bleeding.
Jean Artegui
I have to say, I've been very resistant to purchase any knives other than Japanese made knives, however, considering that japanese manufacturers don't typically make a bread knife, I decided to go with a german knife (there is logic in this, germany is known for its bread and therefore they must have good bread knives). I was very surprised when I received this knife to see the craftsmanship, it is very light and has an amazing blade, not like other german brands I have seen in stores, where the lighter knives are cheaper and feel like the handle is hollow. This is sturdily built, cuts deep and smooth, and looks beautiful. If you buy any german brand of cutlery, Messermeister is the one I have found to be the nicest.Definitely the best bread knife I have had. And I cannot get over how awesome it looks in my knife block, with the mix of other japanese wood handle knives.
