Oliva Elite
Starter Set - 3 Piece

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The Oliva Elite 3-Piece Starter Set is an elegant entry into culinary craftsmanship—includes chef’s, utility, and paring essentials.

SKU

E/6000-3S

Origin

Solingen, Germany

Handle

Mediterranean Olive Wood

Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116

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The Oliva Elite 3 Piece Starter set with the 8 inch Chef's Knife, 6 inch Utility Knife, and 3.5 inch Paring Knife all with steel blades and olive wood handles.
The Oliva Elite 3 Piece Starter set with the 8 inch Chef's Knife, 6 inch Utility Knife, and 3.5 inch Paring Knife all with steel blades and olive wood handles.
Fried fish on a dark plate with knives, lemon slices, and herbs on a wooden surface featuring the Messermeister Oliva Chef, Utility and Paring Knife
Lobster tail on a dark surface with herbs, lemon featuring the Messermeister Oliva Chef, Utility and Paring Knives
The Oliva Elite 8 inch Chef's knife with olive wood handle and stainless steel blade
The Oliva Elite 3.5 inch Paring knife with steel blade and olive wood handle
The Oliva Elite 6 inch Utility knife with steel blade and olive wood handle
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Wooden cutting board with Messermeister Oliva Chef knife, potatoes, garlic, and herbs on a dark surface
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Wooden cutting board with cheese, figs, and a Messermeister Oliva Paring knife and Navy Magnetic Leather Edge Guard on a dark surface
Assorted mushrooms and a Messermeister Oliva Paring knife on a dark surface
Wooden cutting board with sliced vegetables, a Messermeister Oliva Paring knife, and tortilla pizzas on a dark surface.

The Oliva Elite 3-Piece Starter Set delivers pro-level performance with a luxe aesthetic. It includes a razor-sharp 8” chef’s knife, a nimble 6” utility knife, and a 3.5” paring knife—all crafted from premium German stainless steel and hand-polished olive wood. This essential trio handles everything from prepping herbs to slicing proteins. Whether you’re a new cook or refining your toolkit, this set is your foundation for elevated everyday cooking.

Behind the Build:
Product Specs

Origin

Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany

Overall

Length: 13.78 in | 350 mm

Blade Type

The chef's knife has a curved, wide blade for versatile tasks, the paring knife a small, straight blade for precision, and the utility knife a mid-sized blade for flexibility.

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Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116
Satin
Hand Finished 3-Stage
Various
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

Length (including bolster): 5.79 in | 144 mm

Tasks

The chef's knife is for chopping and slicing, the paring knife for peeling and detail work, and the utility knife for medium tasks like cutting sandwiches or fruit.

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: 4.9375 / 5 from 16 reviews.

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Well balanced, warm and beautiful wood, great edge. . .

"Great starter set, really good quality knives, and I love the warm feel of the olive wood handles when when I use the knives -- and they are gorgeous."

— Marsha F. (5/5)

2 for 3 perfect. . . 1 leaves me wanting more

"Paring and utility are perfect. All 3 in this set sport nice finish and polished edge checked under 750x micro. Properly sharpened with equal apex and burr correctly removed. Only issue losing a star is the spine of the chef's knife. During diligence before we went while hog and upgraded all our kitchen at home, I went to Ace Hardware and while they did t have the Olivia series, I was able to check out 3 other chef's in 8 and 10in. The spines were significantly thicker. This is quite a bit narrower and is less comfortable when chopping, dicing, etc. I expect I will get more accustomed to it but it's just not perfect."

— Josh P. (4/5)

Really Great!

"We're very happy with the knives that we bought. It's the nicest set we've ever owned. Well constructed, super sharp and beautiful!"

— Bruce D. (5/5)

Great Christmas Gift for the Foodie

"Hands down the best gift for my son who has discovered the pleasure of good cooking. These knives are attractive and deliver superior performance."

— Karen B. (5/5)

Love these knives!

"These knives are beautifully crafted and were received razor sharp. Highly recommend!"

— Jon R. (5/5)

My favorite knifes.

"I love those knifes and use them daily in my kitchen. The matt wooden handles are great to hold onto without slipping. The steel is hard enough to hold edge through extensive use but still able to resharpen (using the right tools!) one of my absolute favorite knife lines, I own 8 in total!"

— Chef L. (5/5)

Great knives

"Best knives I’ve ever used, great balance. Good and sharp out of the box. I was turned on to them by Olivia Tieddemann!"

— Gary M. (5/5)

Very satisfied

"This was a great purchase. The knives are extremely functional, as well as very attractive."

— Robert C. (5/5)

"Beautiful knifes!"

— Katelyn (5/5)

Super Knife Set

"These knifes are a great addition to our kitchen. Bought as a birthday gift for my wife we both have really enjoyed their use. Both balanced, good feel in the hand, these blades make cooking a joy. The bonus is they are also beautiful works of art."

— James D. (5/5)

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