Messermeister Avanta 2.5 Garnishing Knife - German Stainless Steel - Rust Resistant & Easy to Maintain

Messermeister, a California-based company with German heritage, is committed to sourcing the world to find the very best manufacturing quality. Located in Ojai, California, the company's name, which translates to "knife master" in German, reflects its dedication to creating high-quality products.

Messermeister's production processes are designed to minimize and recover waste, with the goal of creating products that balance performance with respect for the environment. The company is now led by founder Bernd Dressler's wife Debra and daughters Kirsten and Chelcea, making it the only fully women-owned and operated knife company in the world.

The Oliva Elite 8 Inch Stealth Chef's Knife, Meridian Elite 9 Inch Stealth Chef's Knife, Overland Chef 8 Inch Chef's Knife, and Adventure Chef Folding 6 Inch Chef's Knife are some of Messermeister's popular offerings. The Oliva Elite and Meridian Elite feature 15-degree Elite edge geometry, while the Overland Chef has a 16-degree edge and the Adventure Chef a 15-degree edge.

The Oliva Elite features an Italian olive wood handle, the Meridian Elite a polyoxymethylene handle, the Overland Chef an ultra-tough canvas micarta handle, and the Adventure Chef a carbonized maple handle. All the knives are crafted with high-quality materials, including German X50 stainless steel blades that are sharp, rust-resistant, and easy to maintain.

The Avanta knife, developed for one of the leading culinary schools in North America, is designed with uncompromising attention to detail. It features a rounded, triple-rivet POM handle for comfort and durability, and is ideal for small, precise jobs and fine-detailed garnishing.

Messermeister was founded in 1981 and has since become a leading manufacturer of premium handcrafted kitchen cutlery. The company continues to bring innovation and creativity to kitchens around the world, while maintaining its commitment to quality and environmental responsibility.

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