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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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Kramer Carbon 2.0 8-inch Chefs Knife on Sale for $299
Receive an additional 15% off when you sign up for the Zwilling Newsletter, bringing the total to $255 plus tax. Shipping is free.

This typically retails for $350. From what I can see, the last slickdeal on this item was in 2017 for $199.

https://www.zwilling.com/us/newsl...ption.html

DESCRIPTION
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.

Kramer Carbon 2.0 is Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer's latest evolution in knife design. With a redesigned blade shape from bolster to tip, the Kramer Carbon 2.0 collection offers improved weight distribution and balance for more efficient cutting. Each knife features a new hand-shaped Micarta handle that is robust and sturdy and exceptionally hygienic. The handle design features stunning brass rivets and a Bob Kramer mosaic pin.

Bob's design has an extremely wide blade to maximize knuckle clearance for larger hands and for cutting through large produce and piles of food. Chopped food can easily be transported with this impressive, broad blade. A material nearly lost to the home kitchen, straight carbon steel requires knowledge and care to maintain. In return, owners will be rewarded with a sharpness and keenness of edge that only straight carbon can deliver. Hand-finished with a 3-step process by the most skilled Japanese artisans, these knives boast impressive sharpness.

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
Not dishwasher safe – handwashing recommended

https://www.zwilling.com/us/zwill...203-0.html
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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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TalentedLlama2331
02-03-2023 at 06:10 PM.
02-03-2023 at 06:10 PM.
This will need sharpening every 1-2 years.
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Paigey
02-03-2023 at 06:51 PM.
02-03-2023 at 06:51 PM.
The only knife you need is a Chinese cleaver for $40.
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fis
02-03-2023 at 11:22 PM.
02-03-2023 at 11:22 PM.
Quote from redfan11 :
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!

Same. I find myself reaching for my Mercer 8" short bolster granton edge chefs knife instead of my forged German knives that cost 6x as much.
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02-04-2023 at 05:29 AM.
02-04-2023 at 05:29 AM.
Quote from austin.alte :
My hast knife was much cheaper than this.. no way it's over 2.5x better
Buy it and find out
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02-04-2023 at 05:45 AM.
02-04-2023 at 05:45 AM.
Quote from jc4jax :
Kramer's designs are beautiful but would rather spend slightly less on a forged gyuto in aogami super or blue #2 steel
Blue Steel all the way. love it.
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02-04-2023 at 07:11 AM.
02-04-2023 at 07:11 AM.
No way would I spend north of $200 on a single kitchen knife. But I do understand why some people might, either because they're in the profession or simply enjoy owning things that are a lot nicer than they have to be - no judgement from me. But if you're going to spend this kind of money on a single kitchen knife, you owe it to yourself to at least glance at this comparison review.

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...ost-cooks/

Disclosure: I do not own any of the knives mentioned in that review. My kitchen cutlery tops out at a Wustof and a Henkels. I did however, once gave a friend this set after much research and must say both she and I were extremely impressed.

https://smile.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Renaissance-6-Piece-Tempered/dp/B004A8NMEO/ref=sr_1_5?keywo... [amazon.com]
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02-04-2023 at 07:45 PM.
02-04-2023 at 07:45 PM.
Quote from dp77777 :
I always wondered by knives weren't made with low carbon steel to avoid rust. I mean hell, you can take a 316L stainless item and it's pristine after being through hell
higher carbon content makes the steel harder and have better edge retention. The downside is that it may rust more and sometimes it maybe more brittle ie. chips more . Carbon steel knives i think have good edge retention and are easy to sharpen but have poor corrosion resistance. Usually knife steels have some sort of tradeoff between corrosion resistance, edge retention, easy of sharpening , toughness etc.. If you sharpen your blades regularly , a soft stainless steel blade is probably good enough.
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02-04-2023 at 10:11 PM.
02-04-2023 at 10:11 PM.
Quote from PNUCKLE :
My Shun Blue SS/CS knife was not cheap, but gets used on the regular. It has a wonderful patina on the core layer near the edge and has not needed sharpening in the 7 years I've owned it. Such a joy to cut with. Carbon Steel is so much better than SS if you can take care of it.
Not true, not all stainless steels perform worse than carbon steels, we are not in the 70's anymore, we now have technology to make better stainless steels. Powdered steel like SG2/R2 if heat treated correctly it can perform just as good. If you want to actually discussion steel and heat treatment, Shun shouldn't even be bought up.
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agentsteve
02-06-2023 at 06:02 PM.
02-06-2023 at 06:02 PM.
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Blue Steel all the way. love it.

I'm holding off till they come out with Magnum.
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