If you are looking for a workhorse of a knife,look no further. This is a knife that will take a beating and keep on going. And it is the only knife i have worked with that the cullens (read- hollow ground parts of the knife) actually work on. Food sticks less. IF you are looking for a thin or light knife look elsewhere. This is a heavy beast of a knife. And a little on the pricey side. But it is worth it. And dont let the relative softness of the steel fool you. This stays sharp for a pretty good bit of time. I would recommend this to someone looking to transition to Japanese knives or for someone looking for a knife that can really take abuse while providing great performance.