Messermeister Avanta Variety Set - 6 Pieces

Messermeister, a California-based company with German heritage, is located in Ojai, California. Sourcing the world to find the very best manufacturing quality, "messer" meaning knife and "meister" meaning master in German, drives the company's mission.

Committed to an "Earth First" approach, Messermeister employs production processes that minimize and recover waste, with the goal of creating high-quality products that balance performance with respect for the environment. Owned and operated by founder Bernd Dressler's wife Debra and daughters Kirsten and Chelcea, Messermeister is the only fully women-owned and operated knife company in the world.

Offering a range of elite chef's knives, Messermeister's product line includes the Oliva Elite 8-inch Stealth Chef's Knife, the Meridian Elite 9-inch Stealth Chef's Knife, the Overland Chef 8-inch Chef's Knife, and the Adventure Chef Folding 6-inch Chef's Knife. These knives have earned high customer ratings, with the Oliva Elite receiving 4.6 out of 5 stars from 113 reviews, the Meridian Elite receiving 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 reviews, the Overland Chef receiving 5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews, and the Adventure Chef Folding receiving 4.0 out of 5 stars from 17 reviews.

The Oliva Elite and Meridian Elite knives are made in Solingen, Germany, while the Overland Chef is crafted in Maniago, Italy. The Adventure Chef Folding knife features a blade made in Germany and assembly in China. The edge geometries range from 15 degrees for the Elite knives to 16 degrees for the Overland Chef.

The handles of these knives vary in material, with the Oliva Elite featuring Italian olive wood, the Meridian Elite using polyoxymethylene, the Overland Chef made with ultra-tough canvas micarta, and the Adventure Chef Folding showcasing carbonized maple.

Founded in 1981, Messermeister is a leading manufacturer of premium handcrafted kitchen cutlery. As a family and women-owned company, Messermeister continues to bring innovation and creativity to kitchens around the world.

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