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Messermeister 4.5” Serrated Tomato Knife with Matching Sheath, Red - German 1.4116 Steel Alloy - Rust Resistant & Easy to Maintain - Handcrafted in Santa Catarina, Portugal

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  • TOMATO KNIFE - Handcrafted in Santa Catarina, Portugal, this knife is one of our most popular specialty knives! It includes a matching plastic sheath for chefs on the go and storage protection.
  • BLADE WITH A PURPOSE - This knife slices food that has a tough exterior and a softer middle, such as tomatoes or salami, with ease and precision.
  • HIGH QUALITY - Our blades are handcrafted from German 1.4116 steel alloy for knives that are sharp & easy to maintain. This knife line is one-piece stamped, which produces a stronger blade from heel to tip.
  • OUR STORY - Founded in 1981, Messermeister is a leading manufacturer of premium handcrafted kitchen cutlery. Today, we’re a family and women-owned company, continuing to bring innovation & creativity to kitchens around the world.

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Messermeister Cheese and Tomato Knives

California-based with German heritage

Messermeister recycle environment

Messermeister women and family owned

CALIFORNIA-BASED WITH GERMAN HERITAGE

Located in Ojai, California, Messermeister (“messer” meaning knife and “meister” meaning master in German) sources the world to find the very best manufacturing quality.

FUTURE ORIENTED

We use production processes that minimize and reuse waste. Our goal is to create high-quality products that balance performance with respect for the world around us.

100% WOMEN AND FAMILY OWNED

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.

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Made In Solingen, Germany Solingen, Germany Maniago, Italy Blade steel-Germany; Assembly-China
Edge Geometry 15° Elite 15° Elite 16° 15°
Handle Material Italian Olive Wood Polyoxymethylene Ultra-Tough Canvas Micarta Carbonized Maple

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
839 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of cutting, versatility, and appearance of the knife. For example, they mention it's an excellent all purpose knife, does the best slicing for tomatoes, and is good for a variety of fruits and vegetables. That said, some are happy with safety, and weight. That being said, opinions are mixed on the size.

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150 customers mention137 positive13 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention that it is an excellent, all purpose knife, and a great tomato slicer. The knife is very sharp and does it perfectly. It works well for cutting cherry tomatoes in half and making perfect even slices. The little sheath makes the very sharp knife safer to handle.

"One of the best knives I have. Extremely sharp, and cuts through everything without having to use any pressure. I highly recommend this knife!" Read more

"Very sharp knife, great price too" Read more

"The serrated edge cuts well without squishing the tomatoes. Tomato knives are a great idea." Read more

"...cut my tomatoes because this tool is just so easy to use and does the job efficiently. I've given it to several friends as gifts." Read more

104 customers mention93 positive11 negative

Customers like the ease of cutting with the knife. They mention that it does the best slicing for tomatoes of any knife, it makes sizing tomatoes a breeze, and that the thin blade will slice through tomatoes cleanly. Some say that it's the perfect size for most jobs, and is the best for cutting veggies.

"One of the best knives I have. Extremely sharp, and cuts through everything without having to use any pressure. I highly recommend this knife!" Read more

"The serrated edge cuts well without squishing the tomatoes. Tomato knives are a great idea." Read more

"...n't use anything else to cut my tomatoes because this tool is just so easy to use and does the job efficiently...." Read more

"...no reason…I can see how it would be her first resort as they are so easy to manage and require so little force." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers like the versatility of the knife. For example, they mention it's great for tomatoes, vegetables, and produce. That said, they say it'll cut through almost anything.

"This knife is great for tomatoes & most everything else. It’s sharp though so take care!" Read more

"Sharpest knife I own and perfect for tomatoes and other delicate fruits and vegetables!" Read more

"...Good for tomatoes and for cutting sandwiches and probably more but I hate cooking. I would offer this knife to friends and family." Read more

"Good for a variety of vegetables. Tomatoes can be sliced thin for a good juicy burger." Read more

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Customers like the appearance of the knife. They say it is sleek, has a good design, and is easy to hold. Some customers also mention that the red color makes it easy to find.

"...knife works to slice from tomatoes to carrots to bread etc and does not dull...." Read more

"...I like the red handle so I can easily identify it. I use it to also cut cucumbers and find it works for other vegetables as well...." Read more

"...It is my go- to knife. I love the red color makes it easy to find...." Read more

"...The holder is a good feature because this cute little puppy is SHARP. You really wouldn't want to fumble for it in a drawer without the holder." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers find the knife a good buy for the money. They also say it's light and long enough for larger tomatoes.

"Very sharp knife, great price too" Read more

"...It's a great all purpose knife. It's a great price for a Messermeister knife... one of the best." Read more

"...Clearly worth the price as sold on Amazon." Read more

"...Because of the great price I gave out 6 for Christmas gifts and each person responded it is now their go-to knife...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers like the safety of the knife. They mention it comes with a cover to protect fingers from getting cut in drawer. The cover is flimsy, but it ensures you don't cut yourself while removing the knife from the sheath. The knife is sharp and pierces the skin without smashing the fruit.

"...Now I have an excellent and very safe knife. My finger hurts but it will heal.Dangerous, yow!" Read more

"...It's small and relatively safe - I just can't say enough good things about this knife. Don't let that it's called a "tomato knife" fool you...." Read more

"...The knife comes with a plastic protective cover. It is, perhaps, just a little bit flimsy. Though it functions just fine...." Read more

"...Love the red color so can find easily in a drawer. Love the cover to protect fingers from getting cut in drawer...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the knife. For example, they say it's lightweight but sturdy, and cuts easily through tomatoes. Some customers also joke that the knife will snap if they use it for veggies.

"...Though it functions just fine. The knife is lighter than I was anticipating. It feels lighter in my hand as compared to old knife...." Read more

"...The knife feels light and I sometimes joke with hubby that it will snap if I put too much force into it, but hey for $10 I wasn't expecting much,..." Read more

"Lightweight and cheap." Read more

"...Good handle and light weight for comfortable use" Read more

16 customers mention9 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the knife. Some mention that it's small and relatively safe, while others say that it is too small and too big to pair an Apple. The serrations are larger in size than expected, and it'll be hard to fit it back in its holder.

"...I use it every day to cut onions, fruit, vegetables, everything. It's small and relatively safe - I just can't say enough good things about this..." Read more

"...sharp and cuts tomatoes well so it serves it’s purpose but the handle doesn’t fit my small hand." Read more

"...It's also the perfect size for most jobs. Not too large or too small. The handle is quite comfortable to hold as well...." Read more

"...It is a little light in weight, and the overall size is a bit smaller than anticipated, but otherwise we are pleased with the knife...." Read more

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Ana Nascimento
2.0 out of 5 stars Somente uma faca serrilhada
Reviewed in Brazil on April 14, 2023
Lesley
5.0 out of 5 stars Every kitchen needs this !
Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2021
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MCM
5.0 out of 5 stars A very sharp knife
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2021
MEZZ
5.0 out of 5 stars sharp
Reviewed in Australia on January 20, 2023
Barb D
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Quality
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2020