[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] For as long as i have been a chef. I have always wanted a Kramer knife. I love using this knife. I'm a collector of culinary knives and all types of beautiful made blades. I am glad to have this product added to my collection. This will be more of a home use, then it would be for work.
This is such a uniquely designed knife. The handle is like nothing Ive ever seen before. It is ergonomic and comfortable to hold but with a cool look. The blade is very sharp. It goes through a double hardening allowing for a very strong very thin blade that is chip resistant. Like all Kramer knives it is well balanced. I love the Kramer mosaic pin in the handle. It really shows the attention to detail and the craftsmanship.
This knife is one of the most beautiful knives I've ever seen and I love the unique style of the blade and the handle is "D" shaped to fit into me hand wonderfully. The blade is beautifully crafted and is so sharp.
The Meiji line is as tough as it is beautiful. Made of 101 layers of steel, and ice hardened in the process, this tough knife will work hundreds of menus before it needs to be sharpened. The patterned blade is reminiscent of Damascus layering. The bright stainless is eye catching, and I am always happy to pick this knife up for any job. The handle is a little longer than traditional handles. Great for larger hands or folks who don't use a pinch grip.
This 7-inch santoku has exceptional balance. The wider tip, typical of all santokus, gives me a little play for fine slicing and shredding.