RAZOR-SHARP PERFORMANCE: Forged from straight 52100 carbon steel and hardened to 61 Rockwell, delivering extreme sharpness and long-lasting performance. BLADESMITH-LEVEL CRAFTSMANSHIP: Designed to Bob Kramer’s exacting standards with a double-tapered blade and tang for balance, precision, and strength. HAND-FINISHED EXCELLENCE: Each blade is finished using a traditional 3-step hand finishing for a finely honed, scalpel-like edge. ICONIC DESIGN DETAILS: Features an elegant micarta handle with brass rivets and Bob Kramer’s signature mosaic pin for a professional, timeless look. PREMIUM CARE REQUIRED: Not dishwasher safe, handwashing is recommended to preserve the integrity of the high-carbon steel blade and custom handle. Kramer Carbon 2.0 is Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer’s latest evolution in knife design. With a redesigned blade shape from bolster to tip, the Kramer Carbon 2.0 collection offers improved weight distribution and balance for more efficient cutting. Each knife features a new hand-shaped Micarta handle that is robust and sturdy and exceptionally hygienic. The handle design features stunning brass rivets and a Bob Kramer mosaic pin.Bob's design has an extremely wide blade to maximize knuckle clearance for larger hands and for cutting through large produce and piles of food. Chopped food can easily be transported with this impressive, broad blade. A material nearly lost to the home kitchen, straight carbon steel requires knowledge and care to maintain. In return, owners will be rewarded with a sharpness and keenness of edge that only straight carbon can deliver. Hand-finished with a 3-step process by the most skilled Japanese artisans, these knives boast impressive sharpness.