My mother used these when she came for a visit and loved them. So I bought her her own. They are so much more pleasant to use than a butter knife to spread butter, cream cheese, mayo, mustard, or peanut butter. Especially chunky peanut butter. The serated side is great for cutting a sandwich in half. The handle is comfortable. I hand wash these as they get little rust spots (that come off easily with the scrubby side of a sponge) if someone accidentally puts them in the dishwasher.