The first knife is very beautiful. Yes, Bob Kramer knives are highly touted on many food forums including CH. I haven’t had the pleasure to use one. They are probably very good. It is unfortunate to hear about Anthony Bourdain news, but I hope the audited knife is for good use.
I am unable to view the NY Times article but I read the USA Today one.
Wood knife three times sharper than steel utensil (usatoday.com)
Here is a youtube video, and it certainly does not seem “sharper”.
Watch a wooden knife that is sharper than steel cut through steak - YouTube
I am not sure what they mean by “stronger”. Not that I disagree with them, it is just that the term stronger has more than one definition. I need to read more. I think the application is yet to be seen. At this moment, it is probably not ready for prime time yet.
I think the most realistic application is the following. Wood that is processed to be stronger and last longer. Wooden furniture, wooden floor, wooden doors… can last much longer.
