KRAMER by ZWILLING EUROLINE Damascus Collection 7-inch Santoku Knife

A great knife to have in any home cook's lineup. The second you hold it in your hand you get a feel for its unbelievable weight and balance, both in the handle and through the blade. The handle feels very good in the hand, it grips well and feels comfortable after hours of slicing and dicing. It's almost like an extension of your arm. This knife's blade holds it's edge like no other knife I have used before. An absolute pleasure to use, no matter the task. You will get decades of use out of this knife if cared for properly.

I found myself grabbing the 7in more frequently than the 8in in the previous knife set I had. With that in mind, I decided to start this collection with the 7in Santoku. The knife is super balanced. The bulbous handle promotes a proper grip while cutting. The shape of the blade also gives you the advantage of the rocking motion for cutting finely. There is also a slight undercut just under the bolster. This is very necessary for extensive prep times. It definitely will save your fingers from rubbing against the blade. The knife is razor sharp out of the box. With the hardness of the steel (63 HRC), the edge will keep for a long time. One of the biggest selling points for me was that the blade is stainless steel. This blade will be a little bit more forgiving with corrosion compared to a carbon steel blade, for example. Great care still must be used, you cannot throw this blade in the dishwasher. Overall, the construction of the knife matches the price point. This knife will take care of you for a long time if you take care of it. I would recommend this knife for home cooks who are ready to elevate their collection, and collectors who are looking for something new!

Some of the best craftsmanship I've seen Bob Kramer is an amazing knife maker. I love to show them off in my kitchen. They look amazing but they even cut better than they look.

A knife has never felt more natural in my hand. The blade holds a sharp edge and is nicely balanced.

This is a beautiful sharp knife. I sliced paper thin sheets of tomato and onions.

My favorite knife. Use nearly every night. Wonderful ergonomics and craftsmanship.

It's a little heavier than the one I used before, but the sharpness is incredible.

Awesome geometry and cutting physics. Steel quality is amazing.

The Kramer Damascus line is iconic. It features Bob Kramer's over-sized, but surprisingly comfortable handles. And 101-layers of ice hardened, stainless steel blade that glides through raw meat and fish and chops potatoes and onions with equal ease. The beautiful Damascus pattern adds a touch of beauty. The 7-inch santoku is the perfect place to start building a set of world class cutting tools. It is useful for all forms of cutting and holds its acutely sharpened edge so well. For folks who really appreciate the best.

This knife was great when it was brand new but after a year of use I don't recommend it, it's way to expensive for what it is. I have very small micro chips coming off the cutting edge. I don't think there's anything I can do to prevent it from happening