Messermeister Oliva Elite Stealth 8 Chef's Knife

Messermeister ("messer" meaning knife and "meister" meaning master in German) is a California-based company with German heritage, located in Ojai, California. The company sources the world to find the very best manufacturing quality.

Our goal is to create high-quality products that balance performance with respect for the environment. That's why we use production processes that minimize and repurpose waste. 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 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 some of our best-selling products.

The Oliva Elite 8 Inch Stealth Chef's Knife features a blade, bolster, and tang that are one piece, hot-drop hammer forged in Solingen, Germany. It also boasts a natural, Mediterranean olive wood handle for a secure, ergonomic grip with unsurpassed balance.

The smooth, fine 15-degree edge on this chef's knife can be used to cut, chop, slice, and dice all firm and soft fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish. The Oliva Elite Stealth 8" Chef's Knife is about 25% thinner and 10% lighter than our traditional chef's knife.

Our blades are handcrafted from German 1.4116 steel alloy for knives that are sharp and easy to maintain. Plus, the bolsterless heel simplifies cutting, sharpening, and honing tasks, making use of the entire blade from heel to tip.

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

The Meridian Elite 9 Inch Stealth Chef's Knife is also made in Solingen, Germany, and features a 15-degree Elite edge. The Overland Chef 8 Inch Chef's Knife is made in Maniago, Italy, with a 16-degree edge, and the handle is crafted from Ultra-Tough Canvas Micarta. The Adventure Chef Folding 6 Inch Chef's Knife has a 15-degree edge and a handle made of Carbonized Maple.

Messermeister is committed to creating high-quality products that are both environmentally friendly and innovative. As a family and women-owned company, we take pride in our German heritage and our dedication to bringing the best kitchen cutlery to the world.

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