Messermeister Custom 6.5 Nakiri Knife, Indigo Blue

Messermeister ("messer" meaning knife and "meister" meaning master in German) is a California-based company with German heritage, located in Ojai, that sources the world to find the very best manufacturing quality. Now led by founder Bernd Dressler's wife Debra and daughters Kirsten and Chelcea, Messermeister is the only fully women-owned and operated knife company in the world.

The company's goal is to create high-quality products that balance performance with respect for the world around them, using production processes that minimize and reuse waste. The Messermeister Custom line offers a modern take on their triple-rivet, full-tang classic design, with handcrafted knives in Solingen, Germany. Customers can personalize their knife with removable fasteners and handle scales in various colors and materials.

One of Messermeister's products is the NAKIRI KNIFE, a traditional Asian-inspired blade that has gained popularity for its thin blade and easy-to-use straight edge to slice through vegetables and more. This version includes a "Spanish point" to improve the utility in the tip. The cold-rolled X50 German stainless steel 15-degree blades are heat-treated to achieve 58 Rockwell hardness, making the knives sharp and easy to maintain.

Messermeister also offers several other chef's knives in their product lineup. The Oliva Elite 8 Inch Stealth Chef's Knife and San Moritz Elite 10 Inch Stealth Chef's Knife both feature 15-degree Elite edge geometry. The Overland Chef 8 Inch Chef's Knife has a 16-degree edge, while the Adventure Chef Folding 6 Inch Chef's Knife has a 15-degree edge.

The Oliva Elite knife is made with Italian Olive Wood, the San Moritz Elite with Polyoxymethylene, the Overland Chef with Ultra-Tough Canvas Micarta, and the Adventure Chef with Carbonized Maple.

Founded in 1981, Messermeister is a leading manufacturer of premium handcrafted kitchen cutlery. Today, the family and women-owned company continues to bring innovation and creativity to kitchens around the world.

Customer reviews for these products are generally positive, with the Oliva Elite 8 Inch Stealth Chef's Knife receiving 4.6 out of 5 stars from 113 reviews, the San Moritz Elite 10 Inch Stealth Chef's Knife receiving 5.0 out of 5 stars from 1 review, the Overland Chef 8 Inch Chef's Knife receiving 5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews, and the Adventure Chef Folding 6 Inch Chef's Knife receiving 4.1 out of 5 stars from 18 reviews.

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