This is my first "expensive" knife, and I've found it to be very good. Very sharp, and after a few days use in the kitchen cutting meats, vegetables, and fruits has retained its edge. It feels good to hold and use, not being too heavy overall, or imbalanced towards the blade or handle. Although the handle is a bit slick even when clean and dry, so it might be slippery if it got greasy or wet while being used. It ships in a box that would be nice to wrap or use for storage if you have the space, but also has a sleeve so you can put it in a drawer without worrying about damage or cutting anything. Overall, its functional, looks good, and well deserving of 5-stars.