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Messermeister Avanta Forged 8” Kendrick BBQ Knife
Messermeister Avanta Forged 8” Kendrick BBQ Knife
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$72.50
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$79.99
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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.
EARTH FIRST
We use production processes that minimize and recover waste. Our goal is to create high quality products that balance performance with respect for the environment.
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 |
- BBQ KNIFE - Avanta knives were developed for one of the leading culinary schools in North America. Designed with uncompromising attention to detail, they feature rounded, triple-rivet pakkawood handles for comfort and durability.
- BLADE WITH A PURPOSE - Designed in collaboration with “The King of Backyard BBQ” Bennie Kendrick, this knife has a deep rocker for effortless prep work. The butcher's-style 80/20 blade is ideal for cleaving & trimming meats.
- HIGH QUALITY - Our blades are crafted from German X50 stainless steel for knives that are sharp, rust resistant, and easy to maintain. Plus, the solid bolsters and full tang construction give the knives great balance & heft.
- 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.
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Brand | Messermeister |
Color | Black |
Handle Material | Pakkawood |
Blade Edge | Plain |
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