{"product_id":"messermeister-vleesmes-kuiltjes-meridian-elite-25cm","title":"Messermeister Carving Knife with Hollow Edge Meridian Elite 25 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou've spent hours preparing: a juicy roast, a perfect turkey, or a beautiful beef joint. And then - the slicing. With a knife that's too short or too thick, you chop rather than slice, tearing the slices, losing juices, and ruining the presentation. That mustn't happen again. The \u003cstrong\u003eMessermeister Carving Knife with Hollow Edge Meridian Elite 25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly the knife you want to hold in those crucial seconds: long, narrow, and dangerously sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSlicing as it should be - in one stroke\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long, narrow blade of 25 cm allows you to slice thin, even pieces in one fluid motion. No back-and-forth sawing, no tearing, no fuss. The cutting angle of 15° - hand-ground in three stages and finished on a linen wheel - ensures a cut sharper than you’re used to from an average European knife. You feel the difference as soon as you place the blade on the meat: it glides, it doesn’t drag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there is the hollow edge. The \u003cstrong\u003ehollow edge\u003c\/strong\u003e (Kullenschliff) - the row of small hollows in the blade - creates air pockets between the steel and the meat. Slices release effortlessly, without needing to be pried off the knife. Thin slices of beef, ham, or turkey slide off the blade more easily than you need to remove them. Tasty, practical, and time-saving all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eForged in Solingen - for generations to come\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is not a hodgepodge of loose parts. The blade, bolster, and tang are forged from \u003cstrong\u003ea single piece of German 1.4116 steel (X50CrMoV15)\u003c\/strong\u003e using the so-called hot-drop hammer forged method. In Solingen, the city that has been synonymous with the best cutting tools in the world for centuries. The steel is hardened to \u003cstrong\u003e57-58 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e: hard enough to stay sharp for a long time, but not so hard that it becomes brittle or difficult to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack handle made of POM plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e is secured with three stainless steel rivets. POM is a durable, hygienic plastic that doesn’t shrink, swell, or wear out quickly. The handle feels solid and well-balanced in the hand - even when slicing a large piece of meat where both power and control are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA detail that professionals appreciate: the Meridian Elite has \u003cstrong\u003eno continuous bolster at the heel\u003c\/strong\u003e. This means you can use the entire blade - from heel to tip - and that the knife won’t leave a bare spot at the handle when sharpening. This way, the knife lasts for years without compromising on comfort or sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKnife for Life - the guarantee that lives up to its name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessermeister stands behind every knife they make. With the \u003cstrong\u003elifetime guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e against material and manufacturing defects - also known as \"Knife for Life\" - the brand shows that they have confidence in their craftsmanship. This is not just marketing talk, but a promise that fits a knife that can last generations. Buy it once, use it your whole life. That’s smart buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Meridian Elite series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meridian Elite is Messermeister's classic top series. Each knife in this series combines traditional craftsmanship from Solingen with a timeless design: satin-finished steel, a sleek black handle, and a balance that feels just right. Whether you cook daily or bring the knife out for special occasions - the Meridian Elite always delivers the same result. Precise, sharp, reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eCookinglife Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let roasted meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing. The juices will redistribute throughout the meat, and you’ll keep slices that are juicy and flavourful instead of dried out. Then slice in long, smooth strokes against the grain - and let this knife do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance - how to keep the knife in top condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash\u003c\/strong\u003e - Use warm water and a mild dish soap, and dry the knife immediately after washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot dishwasher safe\u003c\/strong\u003e - Heat and aggressive cleaning agents dull the edge and can damage the handle. Never put this knife in the dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean immediately after acidic products\u003c\/strong\u003e - Tomato, citrus, vinegar: clean the blade immediately after use to protect the steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse the right cutting board\u003c\/strong\u003e - Choose wood or plastic. Stone, glass, or ceramic quickly damage the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it sharp\u003c\/strong\u003e - Use a honing steel or sharpening stone regularly. A sharp knife is safer and more pleasant to use than a dull one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Messermeister\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meridian Elite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carving knife with hollow edge (Kullenschliff)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade material:\u003c\/strong\u003e German 1.4116 steel (X50CrMoV15)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57-58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening method:\u003c\/strong\u003e European, hand-ground at 15°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle material:\u003c\/strong\u003e POM plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver \/ Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany (Solingen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime (Knife for Life)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving Knife with Hollow Edge 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love cooking - and the moment you slice a beautiful piece of meat and serve it at the table - then you deserve a knife that does justice to that moment. 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