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The Oliva Elite 5” Cheese & Tomato Knife is purpose-built for delicate prep. With a dual-serrated edge and a perforated blade that reduces drag, it glides through soft cheeses and ripe tomatoes without squishing or sticking. The forked tip is perfect for serving slices straight to the plate. Crafted from German stainless steel and finished with a contoured olive wood handle, this blade is equal parts elegant and efficient. From charcuterie boards to brunch spreads, it’s the little knife that makes a big impression.
Behind the Build: Product Specs
Origin
Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany
Overall
Length: 10.4 in | 264 mm
Blade Type
The serrated blade allows you to cut through cheese without it sticking to the knife. The knife makes it easier to cut through the tomato's skin without crushing the flesh.
Width: 1.22 in | 31 mm
Length: 5.75 in | 146 mm
Thickness at spine: 2.0 mm
Handle
Width (including bolster): 4.61 in | 117 mm
Tasks
A specialized kitchen knife designed to easily slice through soft cheeses and tomatoes without squashing or tearing them.
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
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Overall rating: 4.8461537 / 5 from 26 reviews.
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A knife that actually slices tomatoes beautifully
"This knife glides through tomatoes and cheese blocks giving our food a professional look!"
— Sandra M. (5/5)
Great knife!
"What a great knife! It feels great in the hand and slices through hard and soft cheeses with ease."
— C. C. (5/5)
"Its all i was hoping it would be. I love the way ot cuts andrhe feel of thehandle"
— Lisa (5/5)
Knife
"Best stuff"
— Brian J. (5/5)
Perfect addition!
"I love all your knives! The new tomato and cheese knife is a great addition to my collection."
— Gretchen H. (5/5)
GREAT KNIFE
"Fantastic product. It is a great knife. I use it a lot."
— Russell L. (5/5)
Gift for my daughter
"This knife will be perfect for her set that she has."
— Karen B. (5/5)
"Beautiful wood handle and unique blade. Works very well for slicing tomatoes, cheese, meats and other items charcuterie items."
— Raymond (5/5)
Cut the cheese!
"Love this knife for cutting soft cheese. Who knew?? I had no idea there was a knife specific for that task!"
— Gail F. (5/5)
STYLE & GRACE MEET PRECISION:
"STYLE & GRACE MEET PRECISION: Oliva Elite knives are a dream come true! I look for function and beauty--Messermeister scores 10 out 10 in both categories. I bought the 8" chef knife and 3.5" pairing knife combo, the 7" santoku, the 5" cheese and tomato knife, and the 8" scalloped offset knife. I love them all and will likely complete my personal set with a 6" utility knife in the near future. I love the fact that this company is female empowered and their customer service ranks among the best! I received a response email in less than 10 minutes and there was nothing difficult or unpleasant about my inquiry. This is the kind of company I want to support and will recommend them to all my family and friends."
— Laurel P. (5/5)
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