Custom Kramer 13-Inch Damascus Kitchen Knife

Bob Kramer 13-Inch Damascus Steel Custom Kitchen Knife with original protective case. With 400 layers of carbon steel in Damascus pattern, this stunning 8-inch blade is truly a work of art. This beautiful custom Damascus knife comes with a Kramer felt line case.

In 2015 Anthony Bourdain highlighted Kramer in one of his 'Raw Craft' videos in which he said "to say that the knife is a chef's most valuable tool is not just stating the obvious, it is an understatement of titanic proportions... So, who makes the finest chef knives in the world? This guy, Bob Kramer. Bob's one of only 122 master bladesmiths certified in the American Bladesmith Society and the only one who specializes in kitchen knives. Simply put, he's a rock star. Forging knives that are as desired for their beauty as they are for their legendary sharpness, resilience, and strength. Kramer knives have become a status symbol amongst serious chefs and serious knife collectors alike." After this episode, Bourdain commissioned a 10-inch custom Bob Kramer knife with a blade made from 800 layers of steel and meteorite metal. That knife went on to sell for $231,250 at auction.
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