{"product_id":"messermeister-oliva-elite-8-inch-chef-s-knife","title":"Messermeister Oliva Elite 8-Inch Chef's Knife","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMessermeister Oliva Elite 8-Inch Chef's Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-forged German chef's knife with Mediterranean olive wood handle, made in Solingen, Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Messermeister Oliva Elite 8-Inch Chef's Knife is the all-purpose workhorse of the Oliva Elite collection. Its broad 8-inch blade handles chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing with the balance and control expected from a forged German chef's knife, while the Mediterranean olive wood handle gives each piece its own natural grain and character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy Order from Design \u0026amp; Grace\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Messermeister retailer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your knife is genuine Messermeister and backed by the manufacturer's own warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from Texas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal customer support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our team can help with Messermeister cutlery, sharpening, care, and long-term ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eThe Everyday Knife in the Oliva Elite Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 8-inch chef's profile gives you enough blade length for larger vegetables and proteins without becoming cumbersome during smaller prep. A broad 1.93-inch blade provides useful knuckle clearance at the board and supports the rocking, chopping, and slicing motions that make a chef's knife so versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHand-forged in Solingen, Germany, the blade uses Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116 stainless steel and is finished to a 15-degree ambidextrous edge at 58 HRC. The Mediterranean olive wood handle is shaped for a comfortable grip and makes every knife visually distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSignature Features\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-inch chef's blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A versatile size for chopping vegetables, slicing proteins, mincing herbs, and handling everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThyssen-Krupp 1.4116 stainless steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e German knife steel provides a practical balance of sharpness, corrosion resistance, and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15-degree edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, ambidextrous cutting geometry supports clean, controlled cuts across a wide range of ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e58 HRC hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balances edge retention with the durability needed for regular kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-finished blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Messermeister uses a three-stage finishing process with a satin surface and full hollow grind.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean olive wood handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood gives each knife individual grain, warmth, and a comfortable hand feel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Solingen, Germany:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged and finished in one of the world's longstanding centers of premium cutlery production.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFrom Our Founder\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An 8-inch chef's knife is the one blade I expect to do most of the work in a kitchen. This Oliva Elite has the balance and control you want for everyday prep, and the olive wood handle gives it a warmth that feels especially good in a knife you use constantly.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTony Boulton, Founder, Design \u0026amp; Grace\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eShips from Texas with Confidence\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Messermeister knife is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility. Design \u0026amp; Grace is an authorized Messermeister retailer, so you receive genuine Messermeister products with full manufacturer warranty coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Messermeister","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52046481588545,"sku":"E\/6686-8S","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1968\/2881\/files\/DesignGrace-Messermeister-Oliva-Elite-8-Inch-Chefs-Knife-1.jpg?v=1787339856","url":"https:\/\/designandgrace.com\/products\/messermeister-oliva-elite-8-inch-chef-s-knife","provider":"Design and Grace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}