Kramer Meiji 7″ Santoku Knife

Features

• The potent core of FC61 fine carbide stainless steel is protected by 100 layers of nickel and stainless steel
• Ice-hardened Friodurx2 blade offer exceptional durability, cutting edge retention, and corrosion resistance; mirror-polished blade have a distinctive etched ladder Damascus pattern designed by Bob Kramer
• Hand-honed Honbazuke blade boasts scalpel-like sharpness; 61 Rockwell Hardness with 9 to 12° angle on each side
• Full tang construction provides perfect balance and superior durability so you can cut with confidence
• Ergonomic D-shaped charcoal Pakkawood handle features a signature Bob Kramer mosaic pin made in his Washington workshop
• Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty

Description

The Kramer by Zwilling Meiji Santoku Knife performs a wide variety of cutting tasks, from fine chopping to dicing and paper-thin slicing. Forged from remarkable expertise, the Kramer by Zwilling Meiji series is a collaboration between Zwilling and Bob Kramer, the first Master Bladesmith to specialize in kitchen cutlery. 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 distinctive etched ladder Damascus pattern provides added durability. Thanks to an innovative, ice-hardened process, the Friodurx2 blade offers remarkable durability, sharpness, and cutting performance. The ergonomic charcoal Pakkawood handle features a complex curvature that mirrors the palm, ensuring a secure and supremely comfortable grip. Exquisite to hold and behold, the handle features a decorative center pin handcrafted in Kramer’s Washington workshop. Kramer by Zwilling Meiji knives boast 287 years of Zwilling engineering prowess, Kramer’s 19 years of forging experience, and 7 centuries of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. These unparalleled knives are built to last a lifetime.

Specs

Made in Seki, Japan
Lifetime Warranty
Blade Construction: 100-layer stainless steel and nickel Damascus with FC61 core
Handle Construction: D-shaped Charcoal pakkawood with signature Bob Kramer mosaic pin
Rockwell Hardness: 61 degrees
Edge: Approximately 9-12 degrees, double bevel
Blade Length: 7″
Blade Height: 2.25″
Overall Length: 13.5″
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.7mm
Weight: 7.5 oz. (213g)

Item number: 38268-183