Now I'm not known to sing great songs of praise, but here that's for attached. This was one of the best knife purchases lately. I have two classic Japanese Santokus of exquisite quality, and this knife should serve for general Schnibbelarbeiten because I did not want the others as often grind .... great !!! This small "Santoku" does not need to hide. The knife is very comfortable to hold (even in big men hands) is visually very nice finishing takes and the steels used are optimally heat treated. The blade geometry is very convenient for most daily tasks, work. The sharpness "out of the box" is exemplary !! As can many other manufacturers "a leaf"; o)) I am even hobby knife maker and knows how good ground blades look and feel so must when working. Also, the grinding stones on water goes well out of hand, the cutting edge is very hard, but still easy to work by hand. And the service life (Schärfebehalt considering the operating time) is fine. A really big compliment to the company Gräwe! Please continue this way. Oh, and also the supplied wooden box looks classy and makes her something as a gift. Conclusion, damn much knife for a fair price and a comfortable cutting tool makes the joy.