{"product_id":"messermeister-meridian-elite-starter-set-3-piece","title":"Messermeister Meridian Elite Starter Set 3 Piece","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Elite 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 essential knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" chef's knife for chopping, 6\" utility knife for medium tasks and 3.5\" paring knife for detail work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolsterless heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives full access to the edge, so the whole blade can be used and sharpened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThyssen-Krupp 1.4116 German stainless steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every blade is handcrafted in Solingen, Germany, rated 58 HRC, with a satin finish and flat grind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-tang, triple-riveted POM handles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching industrial-strength polyoxymethylene handles across every knife in the set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Elite Starter Set 3 Piece Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messermeister Meridian Elite Starter Set covers everyday kitchen work with three knives. The 8\" chef's knife chops and slices, the 6\" utility knife handles sandwiches, fruit and trimming, and the 3.5\" paring knife takes care of peeling and garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife is crafted in Solingen, Germany from Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116 stainless steel at 58 HRC, hand-polished to a 15° edge, with a bolsterless heel for full-edge sharpening and a full-tang, triple-riveted POM handle. Add a block or magnet strip of your choice for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Meridian Elite Starter Set Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew cooks building a first quality knife kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced cooks who only use a few knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift-giving for weddings and housewarmings\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\u003e8\" Chef's Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" Utility Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5\" Paring 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\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. Meridian Elite knives are handcrafted in Solingen, Germany.\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 Meridian Elite Starter 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\"\u003eMeridian Elite\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\"\u003eE\/3000-3S\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\"\u003eThyssen-Krupp 1.4116 German Stainless Steel\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\"\u003e58 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\"\u003eFlat Grind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eEdge Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eHand Finished 3-Stage\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\"\u003ePolyoxymethylene (POM), Full Tang, Triple 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 Solingen, Germany\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":68032188055861,"sku":"E\/3000-3S","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/8439\/8389\/files\/messermeister-meridian-elite-starter-set-3-piece.jpg?v=1793740712","url":"https:\/\/bbqkitchenpros.com\/products\/messermeister-meridian-elite-starter-set-3-piece","provider":"BBQ Kitchen Pros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}