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"What an amazing gift to one of my clients after completing their restaurant build. Thanks so much for the amazing knife."
The Messermeister Oliva Elite 9" Chef’s Knife is the workhorse of all the knives. You will gravitate towards it when executing 90% of your culinary tasks. It has a highly figured Italian olive wood handle attached to a hand forged Stealth blade and is about 25% thinner and 10% lighter than our traditional chef’s knife. It has been ground down to a thin profile to create a razor sharp edge. With this knife, 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.
- Oil the wood handle as needed with food-safe mineral oil.
Behind the Build:
Product Specs
Origin
Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany
Overall
Length: 14.61 in | 371 mm
Blade Type
A chef's knife, often referred to as a cook's knife, is a versatile and essential tool in both professional and home kitchens. It features a broad, sharp blade that tapers to a point, allowing for a variety of cutting techniques.
Blade
Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116
Satin
Hand Finished 3-Stage
Full Hollow Grind
15º
58 HRC
Ambidextrous
Handle
Mediterranean Olive Wood
Blade
Width: 2.01 in | 51 mm
Length: 8.94 in | 227 mm
Thickness at spine: 3.0 mm
Handle
Width (including bolster): 5.67 in | 144 mm
Tasks
A chef's knife is used for a wide variety of cutting tasks, including chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing, making it an essential tool in any kitchen.
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: 5.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.
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Love it
"Awesome knife 😎 I just want a 4” version!!!! ;)"
A great 9" knife!
"I wanted to use this knife for several weeks before writing a review. After a couple of months, this knife (9" Oliva Elite Chef's) has been a steady favorite in most food preparation tasks. I find that it is a well-balanced knife; the wood handle is comfortable and attractive, and cutting is smooth even for thin slices. I don't find the bigger size a hindrance for the home kitchen; just get a cutting board suitable for it. I actually prefer it now over a smaller chef's knife for its heft, but that's just me. I use it mainly for vegetables of all types and fruit (being a vegetarian). I'm sure it will last a long time. Recommended."
A near perfect knife!
"I like where the belly is on it and also the height of the blade. It is bolsterless and this makes it easier and better to keep sharp longevity wise. The fit and finish are lovely. It is not too heavy for a German knife."
Slice like a Pro :-)
"It balances beautifully and slices like a pro! I adore this knife :-)"
Exactly what you'd want in a high-end knife
"Great knife. Sharp out of the box. Shape of the handle feels good in the hand. Beautiful knife."
Great knife!
"Stellar knife. Use it all the time. Sharp as expected. Handle wood is beautiful,"
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