The Messermeister Oliva Elite Multi-Edge Steak Knife is used to slice meat while the serrated tip assists in separating meat from the bone. This steak knife has a fine edge slicing blade with teeth added to the upward curved tip. The main cutting edge on this steak knife is used to slice meat while the saw teeth give added cutting power to the tip when separating meat from the bone. The grip can vary but the knife is usually pulled rather than pushed through the meat. Each knife handle in the Messermeister Oliva Elite knife series is unique and made from beautiful, Italian olive wood. No two handles are the identical, making these knives truly boutique and one-of-a-kind. 100% Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany.