{"product_id":"messermeister-avanta-damascus-starter-knife-set-3-piece","title":"Messermeister Avanta Damascus Starter Knife Set 3 Piece","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvanta Damascus 3 Piece Starter Set with Chef's, Utility and Paring Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree core knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chef's knife, utility knife and paring knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e67-layer Japanese Damascus with a VG10 core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish bone Damascus pattern, 62 HRC, water stone finish and full flat grind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull tang with solid bolster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balance and control from heel to tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-riveted ebony Pakkawood handles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, Scandinavian-inspired styling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15° edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp, precise cutting for daily prep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvanta Damascus Starter Knife Set 3 Piece Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messermeister Avanta Damascus 3 Piece Starter Set covers nearly every kitchen task with three knives. The chef's knife has a curved, wide blade for chopping, slicing and dicing, the utility knife handles in-between jobs like sandwiches and fruit, and the paring knife takes care of peeling and detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade is 67-layer Japanese Damascus with a VG10 cutting core at 62 HRC, finished on water stones with a full flat grind. Full-tang construction, a solid bolster and double-riveted ebony Pakkawood handles round out a set that is easy to maintain and built for everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Avanta Damascus Starter Set Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks who want Japanese VG10 steel without buying a full block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA step up from basic stainless kitchen knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifts for new cooks and food lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChef's Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParing Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only with warm water and a mild detergent, then rinse and dry right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not put in the dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the blade clean right after cutting acidic or salty foods such as tomatoes, citrus and vinegar-based dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub the handle with a light coat of food-safe mineral oil or wood cream every few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMessermeister Knife for Life Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessermeister covers its knives with the Knife for Life warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Report a manufacturing defect to Messermeister within 10 days of receipt and before first use. Knives bought from an authorized dealer must be registered with Messermeister within 10 days of purchase to activate coverage, and the warranty is non-transferable. It does not cover normal wear, misuse, improper care or storage, or product modifications. After first use, contact Messermeister about bent tips, wood handle damage, rust or dull blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessermeister was founded in 1981 by Bernd and Debra Dressler and moved its headquarters to Ojai, California in 1986. The name means “knife master” in German. Today the family company is women-owned and run by second-generation sisters Chelcea and Kirsten Dressler, who design in California and manufacture in Germany, Portugal, Italy, Japan and Asia. Messermeister introduced polished 15-degree edges on German-style knives in 1992 and has supplied Le Cordon Bleu culinary schools. Avanta knives are handcrafted in China to Messermeister specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMessermeister Avanta Damascus Starter Knife Set 3 Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eMessermeister\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eAvanta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eAvanta Damascus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eAD800-3S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e67-Layer VG10 Fish Bone Damascus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e62 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003ePieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eEdge Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e15°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eGrind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eFull Flat Grind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eWater Stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eEbony Pakkawood, Double Riveted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHandedness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eAmbidextrous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eDishwasher Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eNo, hand wash only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eHandcrafted in China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eMessermeister Knife for Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Messermeister","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68031885181237,"sku":"AD800-3S","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/8439\/8389\/files\/messermeister-avanta-damascus-starter-set-3-piece.jpg?v=1793738459","url":"https:\/\/bbqkitchenpros.com\/products\/messermeister-avanta-damascus-starter-knife-set-3-piece","provider":"BBQ Kitchen Pros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}