Messermeister Oliva Elite 11-Piece Next Level Block Set - Includes Specialty Knives & Steak Knives

Messermeister, a California-based company with German heritage, is committed to creating high-quality products that balance performance with respect for the environment. Located in Ojai, California, the company sources the world to find the very best manufacturing quality, with the goal of minimizing and repurposing waste through its production processes.

Messermeister is now led by founder Bernd Dressler's wife Debra and daughters Kirsten and Chelcea, making it the only fully women-owned and operated knife company in the world. The company's commitment to quality is evident in its product offerings, including the Oliva Elite, Meridian Elite, Overland Chef, and Adventure Chef Folding knives.

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 Adventure Chef Folding 6-inch Chef's Knife are all highly rated by customers, with reviews ranging from 4.1 to 5.0 out of 5 stars.

The Oliva Elite knife set, which includes an 8-inch Stealth Chef's Knife, 9-inch Scalloped Bread Knife, 7-inch Kullenschliff Santoku, 6-inch Flexible Boning Knife, 6-inch Utility Knife, 3.5-inch Paring Knife, and four 4.5-inch Fine Edge Steak Knives, plus a knife block, is a standout product. The blades of these knives are one piece, hot-drop hammer forged in Solingen, Germany, and feature a natural, Mediterranean olive wood handle for a secure, ergonomic grip with unsurpassed balance.

Messermeister's commitment to quality is also evident in the materials used for its other knife models. The Meridian Elite 9-inch Stealth Chef's Knife features a blade made from German 1.4116 steel alloy and a polyoxymethylene handle, while the Overland Chef 8-inch Chef's Knife has a blade made in Maniago, Italy, and an ultra-tough canvas Micarta handle. The Adventure Chef Folding 6-inch Chef's Knife, on the other hand, has a blade made from German steel and a carbonized maple handle.

Founded in 1981, Messermeister is a leading manufacturer of premium handcrafted kitchen cutlery. As a family and women-owned company, it continues to bring innovation and creativity to kitchens around the world, with a focus on producing high-quality products that are both environmentally conscious and performance-driven.

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