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Bring the heat to your knife drawer with the Messermeister Red Serrated Tomato Knife. This 4.5" blade features micro-serrations that glide through thin skins and juicy interiors without crushing or tearing—ideal for tomatoes, peaches, plums, and beyond. The fiery red handle adds a bold pop of color, and the included sheath keeps the blade safe between uses. Whether you’re slicing for bruschetta or plating fruit for brunch, this knife brings beauty, balance, and a little spice to every slice.
Behind the Build: Product Specs
Origin
Handcrafted in Portugal
Overall
Length:
Blade Type
A finely serrated edge, perfect for cutting through the tender skin and juicy interiors without squashing or tearing. It includes a matching plastic sheath for chefs on-the-go and storage protection.
Blade
X50
Satin
Fine
Flat Grind
Serrated
56 HRC
Ambidextrous
Handle
FRN
Blade
Width:
Length:
Thickness at spine:
Handle
Width (including bolster):
Tasks
Designed to make slicing through tomatoes (and other soft, delicate fruits) easier and more precise.
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
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Overall rating: 4.837607 / 5 from 234 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This 4.5" Red Serrated Tomato Knife is praised for its sharp blade, comfortable handle, and convenient sheath. Customers appreciate its ability to slice tomatoes and other fruits without crushing or tearing them. The knife's vibrant red color and good quality are also highlighted in the reviews.
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Handle Comfort: 4%
Knife Color: 5%
Product Price: 3%
Blade Sharpness: 5%
Knife Quality: 3%
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Review highlights
"This knife is of good quality, nice red color, attractive sheath cover, and durable blade." — homer
"Cuts beautifully and was a great price." — Gail
"These stay sharp a long time and make soft fruit and tomatoes a breeze to slice." — keep s.
Reviews
Best little knife
"I can't live without this great little knife. Cuts through it all with ease and allows you to spread with the rounded tip. I bought it in black and in red because I use it so much."
— Abby M. (5/5)
Messermeister knives are truly the
"Messermeister knives are truly the best. The craftsmanship is incredible. The designs are beautiful and customer service is amazing. You simply can’t go wrong."
— Julie D. (5/5)
Red Tomato Knife
"Very good length for slicing vegetables and tomatoes. Very handy."
— Olexandra V. (5/5)
Perfect customer service
"Perfect customer service"
— Cesar G. (5/5)
Love tis knife.
"I use this knife everyday. It is great for cutting tomatoes and other soft fruits and veggies. It also cuts bread well. I ordered four more to give to my family for Christmas"
— Antoinette H. (5/5)
Grand Canyon 21 in September
"Grand Canyon 21 in September with the cook crew "Native Tribe" and tie dye theme for the night event with the great tomato knife. Twas the only knife that was Sharp. The Marley primal crew loved it!"
— Martha M. (5/5)
Even it seems unsafe without
"Even it seems unsafe without old the piece of fruit is so sharp and steady that don’t need to be old"
— antonio c. (5/5)
Very useful
"Very useful"
— CYNTHIA W. (5/5)
Well made
"Well made"
— Michael S. (5/5)
Greatest little knife in my
"Greatest little knife in my kitchen!"
— Kristina M. (5/5)
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