Free Delivery Bob Kramer 7″ Carbon Steel Santoku Knife by Zwilling J.A. Henckels

This Asian-style knife features a broad blade and especially sharp cutting edge. The word santoku loosely translates as three virtues, a reference to the three cutting tasks the knife performs well: slicing, dicing and mincing.

• Bob Kramer is one of the few Master Bladesmiths in the world specializing in kitchen cutlery
• We worked with the master himself and renowned knife maker Zwilling J.A. Henckels for this exquisite line of carbon steel knives made by artisans in Seki City, the Japanese knife-making capital since the 13th century
• Made using a carbon-steel formulation called 52100 for remarkable strength and unmatched edge retention
• Carbon steel is the first metal formulated to hold the razor-sharp, consistent edge required by modern chefs
• Heat-treated to a hardness of 61 Rockwell, so it comes sharp, stays sharp and is easy to maintain
• Blade is sharpened to 15° on each side of the 50/50 edge with the traditional three-step hand-honed edge
• Features a brass bolster for support
• Comfortable African blackwood handle mirrors the shape of your palm
• The full tang of the blade is tapered to Bob’s precise specifications
• Triple-riveted for strength and control
• Signature brass decorative center pin is handcrafted by Bob himself
• The blade will develop the beautiful blue-gray patina prized by professional chefs. Thisknife is easy to care for—just keep it clean and dry for a lifetime of unparalleled performance