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Kramer by Zwilling Carbon 2.0 8" Chef's Knife

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Zwilling.com has Kramer by Zwilling Carbon 2.0 8" Chef's Knife (36701-203) on sale for $299.99 - Extra 15% Off w/ Unique Coupon Code when you click here and Sign Up for Newsletter = $254.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Manufactured in Seki, Japan
  • Straight carbon steel 52100
  • Designed to Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer's exacting specifications
  • Special hardening process
  • Traditional 3-step hand sharpening for exceptionally high sharpness
  • Double-tapered blade and tang
  • Elegant micarta handle with brass rivets and Bob Kramer mosaic pin
  • 61 Rockwell Hardness = exceptional edge retention

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  • About this Offer: Our research indicates that this sale price is $95 less (27.14% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $349.95.
  • Refer to forum thread for discussion from the community regarding this product and offer. -slickdewmaster

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Zwilling.com has Kramer by Zwilling Carbon 2.0 8" Chef's Knife (36701-203) on sale for $299.99 - Extra 15% Off w/ Unique Coupon Code when you click here and Sign Up for Newsletter = $254.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member calabrese12 for sharing this deal

Note, you must apply the unique promo code from signing up for Newsletter to receive discounted price.

Features:
  • Manufactured in Seki, Japan
  • Straight carbon steel 52100
  • Designed to Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer's exacting specifications
  • Special hardening process
  • Traditional 3-step hand sharpening for exceptionally high sharpness
  • Double-tapered blade and tang
  • Elegant micarta handle with brass rivets and Bob Kramer mosaic pin
  • 61 Rockwell Hardness = exceptional edge retention

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer: Our research indicates that this sale price is $95 less (27.14% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $349.95.
  • Refer to forum thread for discussion from the community regarding this product and offer. -slickdewmaster

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Great quality knife. It is high carbon steel which means it will patina and possibly rust if you don't maintain it correctly.
Never put this knife in the dishwasher, always dry it after hand washing, and also give it a quick wipe with mineral oil after use to prevent rust. Avoid using cooking oils because they'll eventually go rancid and turn the blade sticky and brown.
I've had this knife for 2 years now and love it. Got it on sale at a local knife shop for $175 and I have no regrets.

I cook for my family every day, and have a little meal prepping hustle on the side so I am using this knife all the time. As someone mentioned, it may not be 2.5x or even 2x better but there are other things to consider. For me the weight of the knife is perfect and the shape/size of the handle is more comfortable (to me) for prolonged use. I have cheaper knives that are very sharp but my grip tends to feel off when using it for too long or some knives that are too heavy for long uses. Like the Japanese style handles, they don't work great for me…but might work great for someone else.

Is it worth the cost? To me…yes, it is something that I use everyday and expect to have the rest of my life.

Can also confirm that the knife will rust fast if you do not care for it and make sure to dry it after washing it.
Anybody that paid $440 for this was likely shopping at an airport gift shop.

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Great quality knife. It is high carbon steel which means it will patina and possibly rust if you don't maintain it correctly.
Never put this knife in the dishwasher, always dry it after hand washing, and also give it a quick wipe with mineral oil after use to prevent rust. Avoid using cooking oils because they'll eventually go rancid and turn the blade sticky and brown.
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murpheson
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How did you get your 15% off code? Mine didn't come through with the welcome email
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justjoel73
Feb 2, 2023
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As much as I want it I can't justify spending that much on a knife. But then again I can't justify all the watches I have either. Damn you SD
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austin.alte
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My hast knife was much cheaper than this.. no way it's over 2.5x better
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TexasTech18
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You can get a Richard Custom Knife made for around this same price. To expensive for this imo.
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Anybody that paid $440 for this was likely shopping at an airport gift shop.
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redfan11
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I coveted one of these knives. After I got something expensive I realized I used it less compared to a Mercer/the other cheap European brand because I was worried I'd mess it up. I exclusively buy cheap stamped knives since they serve their purpose well. Now if you are a collector..enjoy!
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ggapropros
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I hate this carbon knife, it rusts so easily. I spent $260 I think on it several years ago.

Just buy a shun or Kramer or whatever that's normal stainless steel
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irjoe
Feb 2, 2023
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I'll take it off your hands if you want to get rid of it.

Quote from ggapropros :
I hate this carbon knife, it rusts so easily. I spent $260 I think on it several years ago.

Just buy a shun or Kramer or whatever that's normal stainless steel
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I've had this knife for 2 years now and love it. Got it on sale at a local knife shop for $175 and I have no regrets.

I cook for my family every day, and have a little meal prepping hustle on the side so I am using this knife all the time. As someone mentioned, it may not be 2.5x or even 2x better but there are other things to consider. For me the weight of the knife is perfect and the shape/size of the handle is more comfortable (to me) for prolonged use. I have cheaper knives that are very sharp but my grip tends to feel off when using it for too long or some knives that are too heavy for long uses. Like the Japanese style handles, they don't work great for me…but might work great for someone else.

Is it worth the cost? To me…yes, it is something that I use everyday and expect to have the rest of my life.

Can also confirm that the knife will rust fast if you do not care for it and make sure to dry it after washing it.
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Quote from Tackleberry97 :
Great quality knife. It is high carbon steel which means it will patina and possibly rust if you don't maintain it correctly.
Never put this knife in the dishwasher, always dry it after hand washing, and also give it a quick wipe with mineral oil after use to prevent rust. Avoid using cooking oils because they'll eventually go rancid and turn the blade sticky and brown.
One minor correction. High carbon on its own isn't an indicator of corrosion resistance. There are numerous high carbon stainless steels with good corrosion resistance. 52100 is a non-stainless steel. That's why it'll corrode easily.

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jc4jax
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Kramer's designs are beautiful but would rather spend slightly less on a forged gyuto in aogami super or blue #2 steel

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