The Melina Knife

4.8 3,000+ Happy Chefs

The Melina Knife

Name: The Melina Knife
Brand: thenikosknife
SKU: NK-MELINA-1
Price: 80.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Handcrafted from premium materials and perfectly balanced for comfort, The Melina feels like the chef’s knife you know and love, just elevated.

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Choose The Melina Knife if you...

Want a classic chef's knife feel with superior performance

Prefer a lighter-weight tool for extended prep sessions

Focus on precision work (brunoise, julienne, delicate proteins)

Details + Dimensions

Blade Length: 8 in. / 20 cm
Total Length: 12.6 in. / 32 cm
Weight: 0.79 lb / 360 g
HRC: 56HRC tolerance
Grind & Edge: 16°

Made from 4Cr13 Stainless Steel, the blade is durable and sharp, with 3Cr13 Stainless Steel rivets for a secure grip.

Pakka Wood handles.

Hand wash and dry immediately after use. This knife is not made for the dishwasher (no nice knives should be).

Each Knife comes with premium packaging and protective sheaths, ready for gifting or safekeeping.

From the Team Behind the World’s Most Viral Knife

Designed for chefs and home cooks who want the same Nikos performance in a lighter, faster, more traditional chef’s blade.

Built to Last

The Difference Is in the Details

The Classic Chef's Feel

Experience the familiar comfort and perfect balance of a traditional chef's knife, elevated with superior performance.

Effortless Precision

Its lighter weight (0.79 lb) and nimble blade make quick work of detailed tasks, from mincing to delicate slicing.

Ergonomic Design

Perfectly balanced handle reduces fatigue during extended use.

Carefully Handcrafted

Built with full-tang, high-carbon steel, this knife is ready for any kitchen task.

Easy Maintenance

Simple care instructions keep your knife performing at its best.

Thousands of home chefs love their melina knife!

"The best knife That I have used very good sharp and practical I love them"

Luis O.

Boise, ID

"The best knife I’ve ever used! I use it during the whole time I’m cooking... It’s gotten to this point now that I don’t know how to make dinner without using it... If your kitchen doesn’t have this knife then you’re missing out big time!"

Noor M.

Athens, GA

"Love love love! Best knife ever, the weight made me nervous but after using it I realized that the weight helps to slice things without force!"

Lisa Y.

Denver, CO

"Amazing!"

Aisha A.

Madison, FL

"Loving them!"

Cardenas A.

San Francisco, CA

"The perfect weight, great stability, and superb edge make this knife feel like an extension of my arm! The leather sheath is lovely and so much better than a knife block. I’m already planning more complicated recipes and techniques to use it with!"

Lucas N.

Boston, MA

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4.8 3,000+ Home Chef Reviews

The Melina Knife

Handcrafted from premium materials and perfectly balanced for comfort, The Melina feels like the chef’s knife you know and love, just elevated.

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Cuts Through Anything From Steak to Wood

Handmade from Carbon Steel

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faqs

Still have questions? Well, don't worry because we have answers! These are some of our most frequently asked questions, if non of these answered your concerns, please feel free to email us at support@thenikosknife.com

Orders are fulfilled within 24-48 hours. Once handed over to the courier, it takes around 3-7 business days to be delivered. It can take up to 14 days for international orders to be delivered.

Return Window: You can return your order within 30 days of delivery.
Defective/Damaged Items: We provide a return label for the extremely rare case you receive a defective or damaged knife.
Change of Mind: For returns due to a change of mind, the customer is responsible for the return shipping costs.
Warranty: We offer a life time warranty for our knives.

Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Store in the included sheath or knife block. This knife is not made for the dishwasher (no nice knives should be), they're heirloom pieces that reward proper care with decades of performance.

Each of our knives will be delivered with an extremely sharp edge, that will likely not need sharpening for years. If needed, you can sharpen with a whetstone at 20°angle.