Oliva Elite
Offset Scalloped Bread Knife - 8"

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The Oliva Elite 8” Offset Bread Knife handles it all with ease from crusty on the outside to soft on the inside- no squishing, no tearing.

SKU

E/6644-8

Origin

Solingen, Germany

Handle

Mediterranean Olive Wood

Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116

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The 8 inch Oliva Elite Offset Scalloped Bread Knife with a stainless steel blade and olive wood handle
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The 8 inch Oliva Elite Offset Scalloped Bread Knife with a stainless steel blade and olive wood handle
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The Oliva Elite 8” Offset Scalloped Bread Knife handles sourdough and brioche with ease—no squishing or tearing. The offset handle provides clearance for your knuckles and better leverage, while the scalloped serrations effortlessly slice through crusts and crumb alike. Forged from German stainless steel and paired with a beautiful, ergonomic olive wood handle, this knife is ideal for breads, pastries, tomatoes, and citrus, making it a brunch essential.

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Product Specs

Origin

Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany

Overall

Length: 13.82 in | 351 mm

Blade Type

The scalloped edge ensures clean, smooth cuts through tough, crusty exteriors, while the offset design enhances comfort, making slicing large loaves or cakes easier and safer.

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Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116
Satin
Scalloped
Flat Grind
Serrated
58 HRC
Not Ambidextrous

Handle

Mediterranean Olive Wood

Blade

Width: 1.65 in | 42 mm
Length: 8.23 in | 209 mm
Thickness at spine: 2.5 mm

Handle

Length (including bolster): 5.59 in | 142 mm

Tasks

This knife is used for cutting or slicing delicate or soft foods without crushing or tearing them. The offset feature provides better control and allows for smoother cutting.

Care

Do not place this knife in the 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 16 reviews.

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knife for life

"fantastic and beautiful knife!"

— Peter B. (5/5)

Beautiful knife

"Wow I'm amazed at the balance of this knife. I purchased this for mainly sourdough bread. the offset cuts very nicely without me struggling at the end of a slice! The wood handle is a must for me and it’s so beautiful. Happy with my first Messermeister. Thank you!"

— Drew S. (5/5)

"Exceplent knife, love it! Its truly beautiful!"

— Ty (5/5)

Sharp

"Very sharp and slices any kind of bread easily"

— Dan C. (5/5)

Bread Knife

"This was purchased as a gift, which has not been opened yet."

— June T. (5/5)

Gorgeous

"One of the mose beautiful knives I have ever owned."

— Suzanne D. (5/5)

An excellent knife

"This is a beautiful piece of hardware. The knife is sharp, and cuts through bread etc, and the offset works great."

— Karl H. (5/5)

Messermeister Knives

"My son is a chef and recommended I purchase Messermeister knives to replace some old knives from other brands that I had, so I chose the scalloped bread knife, a cheese knife and some paring knives. I am truly happy with the Oliva knives I purchased and highly recommend Messermeister to anyone searching for beautifully crafted knives that are a pleasure to use."

— Kathleen B. (5/5)

Beautiful functional bread knife.

"Beautiful functional bread knife."

— Patricia M. (5/5)

Best Bread Knife Ever!

"The blade and construction are beautiful. The offset handle keeps you from hitting your knuckles on the cutting board. Best Bread Knife Ever! Thank you, Messermeister!"

— Brett S. (5/5)

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