KRAMER by ZWILLING Meiji 7-inch Santoku Knife

Insanely great, sharp, great on my hand. Love the shape of the knifes

This is by far the best knife I have ever used. It's functional art. Bravo Zwilling and Kramer

My 8" Meiji knife is my go to knife in the kitchen. So it was only natural to add this santoku to my collection. It is slightly different that the other Bob Kramer knives, the handle has an exaggerated D shape that fits beautifully in your hand. Even my left handed hubby loves the feel of the knife. So sharp, will get though any project you throw at it.

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 is not your ordinary Santoku, foremost, it’s a Kramer, from his Meiji Collection; made with left-handers in mind too... but it’s also got a nice point to the blade, unlike your classic Santoku, which makes this one quite versatile; able to use with prepping an entire meal without changing out knives for different jobs (from herbs, to veggies, and even proteins). This one will certainly become a go-to in your kitchen, as it has in mine!

The Zwilling Bob Kramer Santoku knife is a standout blend of German precision and Japanese craftsmanship. Its sleek design and razor-sharp edge make slicing through ingredients a breeze. The knife feels well-balanced in hand, and the build quality is top-notch. Whether you're chopping veggies or slicing meat, this knife delivers a smooth, effortless experience. Perfect for anyone who values both style and performance in the kitchen.

If you haven't experienced a Bob Kramer knife, you are in for a great surprise! Own one of these and you will never turn back. This 7" Meiji Santoku will glide and slice right through the toughest of jobs and your hand and fingers stay supported and comfortable. We love the look of the pakkawood and it feels so good on the handle. Invest in one to treat yourself and your kitchen!

This is a very "edgy" Kramer knife. The shape of the blade is mildly unique to a santoku style but the handle is very unique to Kramer knives. Now that he has ventured into Asian Cutlery, I am excited to see it showing up in his production lines. This has the feeling of his custom asian knives he now makes but at a price more can afford.

Beautiful and effective. I'm left-hand and noticed this knife is probably made for right handed people because the handle shape is asymmetrical. I can still use it easily enough and I love it, so I'm keeping it. I do wish they made a left handed version

Kramer knives have some unusual shape when it comes to knives, and these Meiji are no exception. Whether you like it or not is a matter of taste. I like taller knives, so I love the look of these. The Santoku cuts fairly well, but it's thicker than your typical japanese Santoku (as in other Santoku made in Japan). As such, don't expect it to slice just as well, as your produce could wedge a little bit if it's too big. Bigger carrots will wedge, so will harder, crispier apples, for example: You won't be able to get smooth cuts despite using proper technique and I find it to be mildly irritating because it's an otherwise superb knife when it comes to the overall shape and design. However, the worse thing about those knives, very high cost aside, is the relatively poor quality control and fit and finish on the blade themselves. The handles are usually top notch, but the blade damascus effect is all over the place. I've had 4 different Meiji knives in the last months, and none of them arrived in perfect condition. My first Chef's knife arrived with a bent tip. Not a big deal, but I returned it, sadly. The first Santoku I bought arrived with a weird "zigzag" of missing Damascus effect on top of a bent tip and a crooked handle (i.e. the handle isn't in the correct angle and goes too far to the right, while being too rotated). I bought another one to replace it, and got a Santoku with the very same missing zigzag, a proper handle, but with a weird bump in the edge near the choil, as if it wasn't sharpened properly. Then comes the Bread knife, which has the same missing zigzag effect but otherwise looks and function perfectly. For the price those knives retail for, you expect something a bit more premium with a proper edge, proper handle placement and no missing damascus that makes it look "synthetic" instead of "organic". That might be why they're getting phased out / discontinued, at least in Canada.