Zwilling Kramer Euro Stainless Japanese chef knife 26cm damasked micarta handle

Cutlery excellence in a professional format

The Zwilling Kramer Euro Stainless 26cm Japanese chef knife is designed for cooking enthusiasts who want to combine elegance, power and precision. The result of a collaboration between American master cutler Bob Kramer and the German brand Zwilling, this knife is hand-forged in Seki, the emblematic city of Japanese cutlery.

With its long 26cm blade, this chef's knife is perfectly suited to large-scale preparations: cutting large roasts, portioning whole fish or chopping bulky vegetables. Its ideal balance and controlled grip make it as efficient as it is comfortable, even during prolonged use.

A 26cm blade designed for extreme precision

The blade core is made ofMC63 powder-metallurgysteel. With a carbon content of around 1.25%, it gives the blade a fine, long-lasting, even edge. The CRYODUR® treatment gives the blade exceptional hardness(63 HRC), while guaranteeing optimum resistance to corrosion and thermal deformation.

Enveloped in 100 layers of damascus (101 layers including the core), this heart is protected and balanced. This noble damascus gives the blade additional suppleness, limits the risk of cracking and offers a unique visual pattern to each knife, oscillating like a wave.

The cutting edge is also finished using the Japanese Honbazuke method, in three manual steps. The cutting experience is thus sublimated: a razor-sharp edge from the very first use, for a clean, fluid and effortless cut.

A solid, refined premium handle

At 13cm long, this handle is designed according to Western standards, with an emphasis on ergonomics. Its curved heel shape ensures a natural support on the palm, guaranteeing a controlled grip even during prolonged cutting.

Made from black micarta, a composite material based on flax and resin, it offers strength, moisture resistance and structural stability, with an elegance reminiscent of wood grain. Two stainless steel rivets hold the blade securely in place, and a Bob Kramer mosaic pin, integrated into the center of the blade, marks an exceptional design. This ambidextrous handle is perfect for all users.

Knife features and benefits in brief

• 26cm 101-layer damascus blade: power, protection and aesthetics
• MC63 steel
core
• (1.25% carbon): precision and durability
Hardness
• 63 HRC with CRYODUR® treatment: enhanced strength and stability
• Honbazuke sharpening: ready-to-cut razor edge
• 13cm black micarta handle: comfort, ergonomics and sturdiness
• Ambidextrous Western shape: optimal control
• Bob Kramer mosaic pin: authentic high-end signature
• Hand-forged in Seki (Japan): exceptional knifemaking expertise

How do I care for my Japanese chef's knife?

To maintain the performance of this Zwilling Kramer chef's knife, hand-wash it with a soft sponge and a non-abrasive product, then dry it immediately. Use a wooden or bamboo board to protect the blade. Maintain the edge regularly with a fine-grained Japanese stone. Finally, store it in its elegant original black box or on a protected magnetic bar.

A unique high-end collaboration

The Zwilling Kramer Euro Stainless range is manufactured in Seki, the historic city of Japanese cutlery. This collaboration combines Zwilling 's German technical excellence with the expertise of Bob Kramer, a Master Bladesmith-certified American cutler.

Each knife is designed to his exacting standards: rigorous selection of materials, perfect geometry, high aesthetics, precise balance. The handle is adorned with the famous Kramer mosaic, a guarantee of authenticity and rarity. This Zwilling Kramer chef's knife embodies the ideal fusion of tradition, innovation and performance.

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