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Bob Kramer 8" Carbon Steel Chef’s Knife by Zwilling J.A. Henckels
This knife was a showstopper in our tests of carbon-steel knives.
Many chefs and knife enthusiasts prefer carbon steel (a higher-maintenance alloy) to stainless steel for a harder and stronger blade that’s able to take on—and retain—a keener edge. We found this to be true of the Bob Kramer 8” Carbon Steel Chef’s Knife. Its razor-sharp blade, sloping ergonomic handle, and good looks make it both visually stunning and a pleasure to use.
Bob Kramer 8" Carbon Steel Chef’s Knife by Zwilling J.A. Henckels
WINNER - RECOMMENDED
With this knife’s “precise” tip and super-sharp, ultrathin blade, parsley “jumped to pieces” and whole chickens seemed to butcher themselves. More impressively, it maintained that edge throughout testing. Its ultracomfortable handle was also a gorgeous piece of craftsmanship.
We maintain strict objectivity in all testing.*
COMFORT ★★★
CUTTING ★★★
EDGE RETENTION ★★★
KEY: GOOD ★★★ FAIR ★★ POOR ★
DETAILS
Rockwell: 61 HRC
Blade Angle: 10º to 15º
Dimensions: 13.2 x 2.3 x 1 in
Materials: Straight carbon steel 52100, designed to Master blade Smith Bob Kramer's exacting specifications
Dishwasher Safe: No, wash and hand-dry
Item Number: ATKBKCS
Item Weight: 1 pound
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How We Tested Carbon Steel Knives
Seven test kitchen staffers subjected eight chef’s knives (with blades as close as possible to 8 inches in length), priced from under $100 to over $300, to a battery of kitchen tasks to assess sharpness, comfort, and overall performance. Scores from each test were averaged to get the overall rating.
Winning Traits
- A thin blade that produced cleaner and more precise cuts
- A strong blade with among the highest Rockwell scale rating, at 61 HRC
- A comfortable blade. Testers loved the smooth, user-friendly handle on the Bob Kramer
- Edge retention that maintained its supersharp edge throughout testing
* OBJECTIVITY FIRST, LAST, AND ALWAYS.
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