KRAMER by ZWILLING Meiji 7-inch Santoku Knife

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

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.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] well balanced, sharp, and beautiful

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.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Edge holds for a long time and balance of the knife is very good not too heavy or light

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So well balanced. Beautiful to the eye and sharp as a razor!

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

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This knife really fits the hand and makes quick work of prep in the kitchen. Already planning on how to get my hands on some of the other pieces for the set!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely beautiful knife. Razor sharp from the start. Can't yet speak to its edge retention or how well it takes sharpening, but I'm very proud of this knife already

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This knife is everything I expected from it, extremely sharp and absolutely beautiful!

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

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This beautiful Santoku Knife is a piece of art and a precision instrument to cook a gourmet food. I recommend 100% this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beautifly crafted and fits the hand (right) well. Sharp out of the box and seemingly holds edge well though have not used it enough yet to say with certainty.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This knife is what dreams are made of. I feel we will be bonded for life.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received as a gift. Beautiful design, quality and performance.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The knofe is gorgeous, the handle’s style fits wonderfully into my hand and gives a good solid grip on the knife, and the 7” blade is perfect for almost any kitchen use.

Bob Kramer knives are truly works of art. The Meiji 7" fine edge santuko is another fine example. One hundred layers of stainless and nickel damacus protect the FC61 core steel creating a rich and interesting pattern design. The traditional Japanese handle is Charcoal Pakkawood, adding to it's elegance and ergonomic design. The half bolster features a nice curve which allows for greater comfort and permits using the full blade for cutting and sharpening. Double tapering keeps the weight in the middle resulting in perfect balance and less fatigue. Perfect design and gorgeous as well!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the nicest knife I've ever owned. It is absolutely stunning in beauty and insanely sharp.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love everything about Zwilling knifes. Especially Kramer blades are the best. Grazie Mille

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Tremendous fit and finish. Razor sharp. Beautiful knife. Nice packaging.