Created with master bladesmith Bob Kramer, the Kramer by Zwilling Euroline Stainless Steel Damascus Collection features stainless steel blades made to his exacting standards, maximizing curves, balance and utility. Bob's design has an extremely wide blade to maximize knuckle clearance for larger hands and for cutting through large loaves of bread. How it’s made: The knife is made from microcarbide powder steel and hand-finished with a traditional 3-step process by skilled Japanese artisans.Additional features: The ice-hardened Cryodur blade delivers scalpel-like sharpness, stays sharper longer and measures 63 on the Rockwell hardness scale.Additional features: The SG2 supersteel core is protected by an exceptionally beautiful 101-layer Chevron Damascus pattern, which is complemented by a stunning black linen Micarta handle and signature Bob Kramer mosaic pin.Sizing information: 17" x 5" x 2"; 9" blade Stainless steel/Micarta composite plastic Hand wash Made in Japan