Performing with Asian-style quickness and release, the Oliva Elite hollow-edge santoku knife is enhanced with the natural grip of richly-grained olive wood. This ergonomic, beautifully-crafted olive wood handle feels exceptionally comfortable in the hand. Messermeister truly revives the traditional art and science of knife making with this santoku. Expertly-forged from a solid blank of high-carbon steel and handcrafted by 3rd-generation Old World artisans, this traditional hot-drop hammer forging method produces one precision knife at a time. Each blade undergoes 45 intricate steps to completion to create a hollow-ground, 15 degree hand-polished, thinly-ground edge that is extremely sharp. Chops, dices, minces and slices with the smooth contact and easy-release performance. Wide spine allows the precision to slice paper thin, julienne or create wide cuts with swift downward strokes.
This santoku knife blade is resistant to stains, rust and discoloration. The Asian-style wide blade serves as a spatula to transfer ingredients or herbs from cutting board to pan stockpot. Hand wash. Lifetime manufacturer warranty.
Product Features
• Expertly-forged blade from German high-carbon stainless-steel and the natural grip and rich grain of an olive wood handle
• Quick-release blade indentations ensure smooth, precise performance
• Beautifully-crafted handle provides a glove-fitting grip
• Messermeister utilizes the skills of 3rd-generation Old World artisans to produce blades using the traditional hot-drop hammer forging method
• Each blade undergoes 45 intricate steps to create a superior, razor-sharp knife
• 15 degree hand-polished, thinly-ground edge is extremely sharp to chop, dice, mince or slice
• Wide spine ideal to slice paper thin, julienne or create wide cuts and transfer ingredients or herbs from cutting board to pan
• Resistant to stains, rust and discoloration
• The ergonomic contoured handle offers a glove-fitting grip
• Messermeister is world reknown by chefs and culinary artists as the masters in handcrafting German knives
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Specifications
• Model E/6610-7K
• 7"L blade (12 3/4" w/handle)
• Weight: 12-oz.
• Crafted in Solingen, Germany
• Lifetime manufacturer warranty
Care and Use
• Hand washing recommended
• Clean knife with a wet cloth and dishwashing detergent. Dry immediately, from the back of knife to the blade.
• To prevent slight tarnishing, remove acidic foods (lemon, mustard, ketchup, etc.) from the blade after use
• Clean with nonabrasive metal polish if necessary
• To prevent irreparable blade damage, it is best to store your knife in a knife block or in-drawer knife tray
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