{"product_id":"messermeister-avanta-kendrick-8-inch-bbq-knife","title":"Messermeister Avanta Kendrick 8 Inch BBQ Knife","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvanta Kendrick 8\" BBQ Knife for Brisket, Ribs and Grill Prep\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\u003eDesigned with Bennie Kendrick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Created with the “King of Backyard BBQ” for pit and kitchen work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChef's knife meets butcher knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2.17\" wide blade with a deep rocker for chopping and trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman X50 stainless steel with black titanium coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57 HRC, 15° edge and 80\/20 hollow grind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull tang, solid bolster, triple riveted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony Pakkawood handle for balance and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbidextrous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable in either hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvanta Kendrick 8 Inch BBQ Knife Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messermeister Avanta Kendrick 8\" BBQ Knife was designed with Bennie Kendrick, the “King of Backyard BBQ,” to combine the versatility of a chef's knife with the muscle of a butcher knife. The wide blade and deep rocker chop vegetables, trim brisket, portion ribs and carve roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe German X50 stainless steel blade wears a black titanium coating and carries a 15° edge with an 80\/20 hollow grind. Full-tang construction, a solid bolster and a triple-riveted ebony Pakkawood handle give it the balance to go from prep table to pit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses for the Avanta Kendrick 8\" BBQ Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrimming brisket and pork shoulder before the cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortioning ribs and carving roasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopping onions, peppers and other grill-bound vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral prep when you want one knife at the grill\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 Kendrick 8 Inch BBQ Knife\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 BBQ\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\"\u003eLB631-08\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\"\u003eGerman X50 Stainless Steel with Black Titanium Coating\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\"\u003e57 HRC\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\"\u003e80\/20 Hollow Grind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e8.07 in (205 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e2.17 in (55 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e2.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e4.96 in (126 mm), including bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e13.27 in (337 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eBlack Titanium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eSatin\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\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":68031930499381,"sku":"LB631-08","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/8439\/8389\/files\/messermeister-avanta-kendrick-bbq-knife-8-inch.jpg?v=1793738331","url":"https:\/\/bbqkitchenpros.com\/products\/messermeister-avanta-kendrick-8-inch-bbq-knife","provider":"BBQ Kitchen Pros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}