My absolute favorite knife (Wusthof) that I had for years went missing. I was happy when I found what I thought an exact replacement and I did. These knives are sharp, light and the best I've ever had. It's easy to use and not at all bulky, something I grew to value when my original went missing. I use this knife for everything from tomatoes to meats and all in between. It makes kitchen cutting chores a breeze. This is the knife to have.