Messermeister Petite Messer 3 Spear Point Parer with Matching Sheath, Orange - German 1.4116 Stainless Steel & Ergonomic Handle

Messermeister, a brand with German heritage, is based in Ojai, California. The company sources the world to find the very best manufacturing quality. "Messer" meaning knife and "meister" meaning master in German, Messermeister is committed to creating high-quality products that balance performance with respect for the world around us.

Messermeister uses production processes that minimize and reuse waste, following an "Earth First" approach. Now led 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.

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 are some of Messermeister's popular products.

The Oliva Elite 8 Inch Stealth Chef's Knife and the Meridian Elite 9 Inch Stealth Chef's Knife are made in Solingen, Germany, while the Overland Chef 8 Inch Chef's Knife is made in Maniago, Italy. The blade steel for the Adventure Chef Folding 6 Inch Chef's Knife is from Germany, and the assembly is done in China.

The Oliva Elite and Meridian Elite knives have a 15-degree Elite edge geometry, while the Overland Chef has a 16-degree edge. The Adventure Chef Folding knife has a 15-degree edge geometry.

The handle materials vary across the products, with the Oliva Elite featuring Italian Olive Wood, the Meridian Elite using Polyoxymethylene, the Overland Chef having Ultra-Tough Canvas Micarta, and the Adventure Chef Folding featuring Carbonized Maple.

In addition to the chef's knives, Messermeister offers the Petite Messer paring knife, which is handcrafted in Portugal. This knife is the perfect weight and size for those who prefer and need small blades. It has an angled nose and a slightly curved blade that works well for peeling, coring, mincing, and cutting small items. The knife includes a matching plastic sheath for chefs on the go and storage protection.

The Petite Messer knife is die-cut from German 1.4116 stainless steel, ensuring a razor-sharp blade with toughness, durability, and precision cutting. The handle provides a secure and comfortable grip, making it suitable for children ages 8 and up with adult supervision.

Messermeister was founded in 1981 and is a leading manufacturer of premium handcrafted kitchen cutlery. Today, the company remains a family and women-owned business, continuing to bring innovation and creativity to kitchens around the world.

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