Messermeister Oliva Chef's Knife, 8"

A woman-owned company, Messermeister has handcrafted hot-drop, hammer-forged knives in the historic cutlery center of Solingen, Germany, for 40 years. The blades are made of a high-carbon alloy that resists stains and corrosion, and ground to an exceedingly sharp edge. Handles carved from olivewood feature distinctive grain patterns that make each one unique. This versatile chef's knife excels at chopping, dicing and slicing.

• One-piece, hot-drop, hammer-forged technique produces super-strong blade from heel to tip.
• German high-carbon alloy blade resists stains and corrosion.
• Blade is hand stropped on cloth wheel, creating sharpest possible cutting surface.
• Edge is sharpened to 15-degree angle in three-step process.
• Blade is heat treated and cooled to achieve Rockwell hardness of 57–58.
• Bolsterless heel allows entire length of cutting edge to be honed and sharpened.
• Handle is carved from olivewood – natural grain pattern makes each one unique.
• Made in Germany.

• 8" blade, 5 1/2" handle.
• 8 oz.
• Made in Germany.

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces, such as stone, metal and glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash with warm water and mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry immediately.
• Maintain knife's cutting edge by regularly using honing steel.
• Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing, knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice per year.
• Sharpen knife at home using whetstone or knife sharpener, or have it sharpened by a professional.
• Store knife in safe place to protect edge and prevent injury.
• Apply food-safe mineral oil to wooden handle as needed.

Shipping Information

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Return Policy

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Within 30 days, you may return most items for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request). Please note that returned items must be in new condition.

Cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners and knife storage) may require extra information and safety instructions. To initiate your return, please contact us at 888.922.4108 or visit us at your local store.

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For returns of items purchased from your Williams Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Returns Policy.