Damascus Chef’s Knife (8-3/4 In) With Ironwood

Product for Damascus Chef’s Knife (8-3/4 in) with Ironwood

Maker: Bob Kramer, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)

Price: $17,500.00

Item num: 99924

*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 8.75 in.
Cutting edge length: 8.75 in.
Total length: 13.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.25 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 11.00 oz.
Blade: Laddered Ws pattern damascus forged from carbon steels
Bolster: Brass
Handle: Arizona desert ironwood set on a distal tapered full tang

: Knives by legendary knifemaker Bob Kramer have become nearly impossible to come by. Certified as a Master Bladesmith by the American Bladesmith Society, Bob Kramer is one of very few American bladesmiths to specialize in kitchen cutlery. Cook’s Illustrated once wrote: “The Kramer knife outperformed every knife we’ve ever rated.” Saveur dubbed Bob “The Master of the Blade.” This exquisite chef’s knife has been in a private collection since it was made by Mastersmith Kramer. It has never been used to cut and by all appearances, Bob could have made it yesterday. This is not a production Henckels or Shun. This is a handmade knife by Mastersmith Bob Kramer.
The 8 inch chef’s knife is the workhouse of the American kitchen. Simply put, whether slicing onions, chopping peppers, or dicing herbs, it is the go-to knife.
The blade is formed from 1084 and 15N20 carbon steels. The many layers have been forged into complex laddered Ws pattern. Because the blade is carbon steel, this knife must be dried after use to prevent rust or tarnish. We recommend using camellia oil for easier care.
Both the blade and full tang are distal tapered for optimal balance. Brass fittings nicely highlight the dark Arizona desert ironwood (Olneya tesota) handle. Ironwood, which is extremely dense, is a perfect choice for kitchen knives. It holds up beautifully to the heavy demands of either a home or commercial kitchen.
Exceptional work throughout!

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