KRAMER by ZWILLING Meiji 7-pc Knife Block Set

Bought for a gift for my wife. We really love this set -- enough that we also bought the 7" Santoku knife, too! The knives look great and feel very natural to hold, both for my wife (left handed, much smaller hands) and I (right handed, very large hands). The fact that the block has a extra (two) slots is a very nice bonus that I was hoping to find. The only very minor complaint is that the block's nice color is only on the surface, so any chips, scrapes, etc. will expose the very light wood underneath and the contrast between the wood's natural color and the stain make them show up very prominently. Read more

Very nice set of knives. I would give it 5 stars if it had scissors and a slot made for them. Read more

Got them for my wife as a birthday present and she absolutely loves them. She loves the feel of them in her hand and is impressed on how sharp they are Read more

The Meiji knives take all the best things about different style knives and put it together into one beautiful package. German blade design and Zwilling heritage. Japanese steel and craftsmanship, Bob Kramer styling for and function that’s just top notch. I have other, much more affordable, but still quality knives in the kitchen but there’s just something about a knife that gets you excited to use that can’t be replaced. Are there other knives that function this well for less money? Yes. But are there knives that make you want to pick them up and inspire the way you cook quite as much as these do? Maybe for some, but not for me. I’m truly inspired in my cooking by these knives. Read more

This is my favorite knife set by far. I work in high end kitchens throughout Napa and Sonoma county California and I've used a lot of knives in my career path. Global, Shun etc. This is by far my favorite. It has also been a a favorite with others chefs that I know. Read more