Messermeister Adventure Chef Summit Set, Carbonized Maple - Folding Knives, Utensils & Cutting Board + Case

Messermeister, a California-based company with German heritage, sources the world to find the very best manufacturing quality. Located in Ojai, California, the brand ("messer" meaning knife and "meister" meaning master in German) is committed to creating the highest quality products that balance performance with respect for the environment.

Focused on an "Earth First" approach, Messermeister utilizes production processes that minimize and recycle waste. Now led by founder Bernd Dressler's wife Debra and daughters Kirsten and Chelcea, the company is the only fully women-owned and operated knife manufacturer in the world.

Messermeister's product offerings include the Oliva Elite 8 Inch Stealth Chef's Knife, Meridian Elite 9 Inch Stealth Chef's Knife, Overland Chef 8 Inch Chef's Knife, and the Adventure Chef Folding 6 Inch Chef's Knife. These knives have received excellent customer reviews, with ratings ranging from 4.1 to 5.0 out of 5 stars.

The Oliva Elite and Meridian Elite chef's knives are made in Solingen, Germany, known for its superior bladesmithing. The Overland Chef knife is crafted in Maniago, Italy, while the Adventure Chef Folding knife's blade steel is German-made, with assembly in China. The handle materials vary, including Italian olive wood, polyoxymethylene, ultra-tough canvas micarta, and carbonized maple.

Messermeister's commitment to quality extends beyond the knives themselves. The SUMMIT SET, a 6-piece outdoor cooking kit, includes a folding 6-inch chef's knife, 6-inch fillet knife, folding steak knife, fork, spoon, peeler, parer, a TPE cutting board, and a waxed canvas case. These outdoor-ready tools are designed with natural, sustainable handle materials that are ergonomic, balanced, and rugged enough for outdoor use.

The blades of Messermeister's knives are made from German 1.4116 stainless steel, renowned for its toughness and ability to hold a sharp edge. The chef's and fillet knives feature a 15-degree sharp, fine edge, perfect for cutting, chopping, slicing, and dicing a wide range of firm and soft fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish.

The Adventure Chef Collection, designed in collaboration with celebrity chef Adam Glick, was created to bring Messermeister's chef-grade quality to the great outdoors. These compact and portable knives allow users to enjoy the same level of performance and craftsmanship typically found in the kitchen, even in the most adventurous settings.

Messermeister's story began in 1981, when the company was founded as a leading manufacturer of premium handcrafted kitchen cutlery. Today, as a family and women-owned business, Messermeister continues to bring innovation and creativity to kitchens around the world, both in the home and in the great outdoors.

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