WTS messermeister meridian elite stealth chef knife 10"

[OnionSlicer]

The best mass produced, German style knife I've tried. Mint condition except some faint towel scratches.

Looking for $120 shipped conus.

 

[coxhaus]

I have not owned one of these. How's the steel? Is it going to compare with my Henckels and Wusthof classic? Maybe I should buy it. I like 10-inch chef knives. Is the handle going to work shake hand cutting?

 

[OnionSlicer]

The steel is very similar to other germans, but I haven't used it long enough to make any claims in that regard. The balance point is right where the bolster meets the blade (slightly forward compared to wusthof classic), to me it feels good both in pinch and full hand grip. Also, the handle material has a nice grippy feel to it, probably my favorite part of the knife.

 

[daveb]

Messermeister is my favorite among the Germans. Slightly forward balance, ergo handles, semi-bolster before they were cool. Designed for chefs where Wustie and Henks are designed for housewives.

 

[HansCaravan]

I will echo the prior sentiment that Messermeister is the best German knife for the money, and my personal favorite of the three. Very good grinds on the steel and same handle material/steel as Wusthof and Zwilling, @coxhaus. They are made for performance and certain lines like this are a great value.

 

[OnionSlicer]

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[OnionSlicer]

still available

 

[KnightKnightForever]

I have this knife and used it for about 6 years in professional kitchens. It's a rock and easy to sharpen quickly.

 

[Knifehobbyist]

The best mass produced, german style knife I've tried. Mint condition except some faint towel scratches. Comes with a felt blade guard.

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Looking for $120 shipped conus.

Hey man, you got a cool shot? Thanks

 

[OnionSlicer]

Hey man, you got a cool shot? Thanks

It's not sharpened at the very corner of the heel.

 

[Knifehobbyist]

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It's not sharpened at the very corner of the heel.

Thanks man, does the edge hold up as long as the 59 HRC J knives? I am concern about how long the edge last before touch ups.

 

[KnightKnightForever]

Thanks man, does the edge hold up as long as the 59 HRC J knives? I am concern about how long the edge last before touch ups.

The edge doesn't last that long because the steel is soft. But all you need to do is hone it a few times at 20 degrees and you're back in business

 

[Knifehobbyist]

The edge doesn't last that long because the steel is soft. But all you need to do is hone it a few times at 20 degrees and you're back in business

Thanks for the info!

 

[OnionSlicer]

This one is still available.

 

[OnionSlicer]

This one is still gathering dust in a drawer, waiting for someone to use it. Retails for $190 these days.

 

[Just a DK]

Oh wow. Have the 9in version of this - comfortable beater. Actually do think this is the best handle I've used ever. Steel is soft so it gets bent a lot, but easy to fix... its surprisingly thin grind for a german knife so it doesn't really wedge on things, but because it is if you try to use it to break chicken bones you'll be disappointed.

Personally, I have no idea why people try to break chicken bones at all... I can't imagine the supposed "flavor" ever really is that beneficial over having chicken bone bits everywhere cause the area cut starts falling apart as you cook.

 

[SwampDonkey]

@MartinB

 

[OnionSlicer]

$110 shipped? It's just languishing in the back of the drawer

 

[Absquatulate]

I have the 8 inch version of this and it's a great low maintenance, no cares knife that is easy to tune up with a few swipes on a steel. Would recommend.