{"product_id":"messermeister-oliva-elite-5-inch-cheese-tomato-knife","title":"Messermeister Oliva Elite 5 Inch Cheese \u0026 Tomato Knife","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOliva Elite 5\" Cheese \u0026amp; Tomato Knife for Soft Cheese, Ripe Tomatoes and Serving\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\u003eDual-serrated edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuts tomato skin and cheese rind without crushing what's inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerforated blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces drag so soft cheese doesn't stick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForked tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Picks up slices and serves them straight to the plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThyssen-Krupp 1.4116 German stainless steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged in Solingen, Germany, 58 HRC with a satin finish and flat grind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean olive wood handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-finished, ergonomically shaped wood with its own natural grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOliva Elite 5 Inch Cheese \u0026amp; Tomato Knife Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messermeister Oliva Elite 5\" Cheese \u0026amp; Tomato Knife is purpose-built for soft, delicate foods. The dual-serrated edge grips tomato skin and cheese rind, and the thin, perforated blade glides through without squashing the flesh or letting soft cheese stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forked tip lets you lift and serve slices without reaching for another utensil, which makes it a natural fit for cheese boards. It is forged in Germany from Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116 stainless steel at 58 HRC with a contoured olive wood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses for the Oliva Elite 5\" Cheese \u0026amp; Tomato Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing soft and semi-soft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting ripe tomatoes for salads and sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing on cheese and charcuterie boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing other soft-skinned produce like plums and peaches\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. Oliva 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 Oliva Elite 5 Inch Cheese \u0026amp; Tomato 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\"\u003eOliva 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\/6128-5\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\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e5.75 in (146 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\"\u003e1.22 in (31 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\"\u003e2.0 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\"\u003e4.61 in (117 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\"\u003e10.4 in (264 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eDual tooth, serrated\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\"\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\"\u003eMediterranean Olive Wood\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":68032179011893,"sku":"E\/6128-5","price":103.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/8439\/8389\/files\/messermeister-oliva-elite-cheese-tomato-knife-5-inch.jpg?v=1793738830","url":"https:\/\/bbqkitchenpros.com\/products\/messermeister-oliva-elite-5-inch-cheese-tomato-knife","provider":"BBQ Kitchen Pros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}