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ZWILLING Bob Kramer Meiji 8-inch, Chef's Knife

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Experience the best of the East and West, designed by a knife-making legend

  • Crafted from FC61 fine carbide steel
  • Etched ladder Damascus pattern designed by Kramer
  • Ergonomic charcoal Pakkawood handle
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The Kramer by ZWILLING Meiji knife series is a collaboration between ZWILLING and Bob Kramer, the first Master Bladesmith to specialize in kitchen cutlery. The 8-inch chef’s knife is a reliable, all-rounder knife, perfect for almost every kitchen task. Chop herbs, dice onions, and mince garlic with this workhorse blade in the kitchen.

Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, these forged knives are made with exceptional craftsmanship and expertise. The potent core of FC61 fine carbide stainless steel is protected by 100 layers of nickel and stainless steel. Beneath its distinctive exterior, Kramer’s stunning etched ladder Damascus pattern provides superior durability. Thanks to an innovative, ice-hardened process, the FRIODURx2® blades offer remarkable durability, sharpness, and cutting performance.

The ergonomic charcoal Pakkawood handles have a complex curvature that mirrors the palm, ensuring a secure and supremely comfortable grip. Exquisite to hold and behold, the striking handles feature a decorative center pin handcrafted in Kramer’s Washington state workshop.

  • Handcrafted in Seki, Japan
  • Designed to fit Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer’s exacting specifications
  • Crafted from FC61 fine carbide steel
  • Ice-hardened FRIODURx2® blade offers exceptional durability, cutting edge retention, and corrosion resistance
  • Polished blade has a distinctive etched ladder Damascus pattern designed by Kramer
  • Hand-honed Honbazuke blade boasts scalpel-like sharpness
  • Authentic, thin Japanese blade profile
  • Full tang construction provides perfect balance and superior durability
  • Ergonomic D-shaped handle nestles comfortably in the hand
  • Charcoal pakkawood handle features a signature Bob Kramer mosaic pin made in his Washington state workshop

  • Item no. 38261-203
Characteristics
  • Color: brown
  • Country of origin: Japan
  • Substance: FC61
  • Type of handle: concealed tang
  • Type of edge: fine edge
  • Edge finishing: Honbazuke edge
  • Manufacturing method: welded
  • Blade hardness (HRC): 61 HRC
  • Colour handle: brown
  • Substance handle: pakka Wood
Measurements
  • Net weight: 0.50 lbs
  • Length of product: 14.02 in
  • Width of product: 1.10 in
  • Height of product: 2.28 in
  • Blade length: 7.87 in
  • Handle length: 5.31 in
  • Handle width: 1.02 in
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Masterfully designed with Bob Kramer’s signature wide-belly blade, Meiji delivers the best in sharpness, precision and beauty. Thoughtfully crafted with distinctive curves and exceptional ergonomics, Kramer knives are renowned as kitchen powerhouses–and true works of art.

SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP

The potent core of FC61 fine carbide stainless steel is protected by 100 layers of nickel and stainless steel.

STUNNING DAMASCUS PATTERN

Beneath its distinctive exterior, Kramer’s stunning etched ladder Damascus pattern provides superior durability.

UNIQUE HANDLE

The ergonomic charcoal Pakkawood handles have a complex curvature that mirrors the palm, ensuring a secure and supremely comfortable grip.

 
 
 
 
 

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