Bob Kramer 8" Carbon Steel Chef's Knife

Amazing replica of a "real Bob Kramer."
Obviously you are not going to get a Bob Kramer made knife at this price point. If you want one of the knives he makes in this size, figure on about 5 to 10 times the price and be prepared to wait years. That said, this is the same steel he uses licensed under his name. So the ingredients are there for a great knife and this knife does not disappoint. As a home cook (with plenty of other knives) I cant justify the price of a "real Kramer" but wanted to check out his licensed knife.

I was lucky and found one of these at a Sur la table that someone has used to cut lemon which discolored the blade, basically it sped up the patina that would occur naturally as you use the knife. But because, it no longer "looked new" I got it for over half off and even though I didn't need another chefs knife, I figured I would check it out. I was glad I did. The knife takes and edge good enough to shave with that is pretty long lasting. The handle wood is a bit of a marketing gimmick but is...
Upscale Kitchen Knife
This is the Mercedes of knives. If you're willing to spend this type of money, you get the best knife that I have ever owned. And I have owned many knives.
But a word of caution; this is a big knife.
Amazing!!
This knife is truly amazing. I own a restaurant, which I am also the head Chef. This is the sharpest knife I have ever worked with. The knife does the work for you all you have to do is guide it. I have always wanted a high end Chef knife, and was looking into purchasing a hand crafted one from Bob Kramer. After seeing the price tag for his hand crafted one I opted for the next best thing, one that he put his own name on. I could not be happier!! But use caution, this knife can and will hurt you if you do not respect the knife.
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Bob Kramer 10" Carbon Steel Chef's Knife

Amazing Knife.
This knife stands alone in combining incredible blade design, balance, fit and finish, with a carbon steel blade that is easy to sharpen to a razor sharp edge. Zwilling and Kramer have got the heat treatment down because this knife holds a long lasting edge. Bob Kramer has designed a fantastic chef knife here. I think that Zwilling has carried through on Kramer's design and produced an exceptional chef knife. It is in a class of its own.

I routinely cut through bone with the sturdy heal but, the tip is thin and works well for delicate cutting. I end up not reaching for other knives because this knife is such a good all around chef knife. It has not been prone to chips and it takes well to the stones. This knife is a versatile work-horse. Mine has taken on the most beautiful patina with some hints of blue. Beautiful knife.
No1 all-purpose knife!!
If you need only sharpness on kitchen knife,
you should buy a japanese knife that is made of yasuki-hagane.
(For instance, if you are going to cut a tuna for sushi)
But If you want useful one ,I recomend you Bob Kramer.

In my opinion,Bob Kramer-henkel has two strong points.

Point 1
Is made of 52100 steel.
This steel was developed for bearings,so very high quality and will last long time.
(Of course,you should avoid stain)

Point 2
Has good shape and weight balance.
For instance,the center of gravity is in the border between blade and handle.
So, you can rotate easily and utilize the weight in cutting.
And long distance from edge to spine is useful to avoid touching your hand on the things cut.

In addition,
My knife was shparpend to clear Bob's 5 test in the factory.
But If you can hadle a japanese natural water stone,you can get more sharp edge.

At last...
This good...
It's a Kramer...in spirit.
This is an excellent knife. It may not be a true Kramer, but it's his profile and steel choice. The 52100 steel develops a great blue patina, holds a sharp edge, and sharpens easily on water stones. It's a bit heavier and taller than the Japanese knives I'm used to, so takes a little adjustment. Great for home use, but probably wouldn't be suited for long prep work.
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Bob Kramer 3 1/2 inch Carbon Steel Paring Knife by Zwilling JA Henckels

Cant live without it
Sharp as a Laser Beam ,Carbon steel is the stuff Well balanced knife..Small go to knife for Butterflying Shrimp.Thinking about the other knives of this line


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Shun TDM0714 Premier Vegetable Knife, 3-Inch

Perfect Shape
This little paring knife is one of my favorite Shun knives. Perfect for coring cauliflower, trimming peppers, etc. Feels great in your hand.
Shun Knives
Beautiful high quality knives deliver on precision, and cutting ability, and are wonderful to use. Best knives I have ever owned.

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