Bought in the USA 2011 the knife. The handle design is robust and is very well and good grip. Unfortunately, the blade steel Cr17MoV used is very soft and retains its sharpness was not long before the blade needs to be sharpened often. For this he is resistant to breaking. The fine tip is on the stone floor only slightly bent in the fall and was sent back with a grindstone. The serrated edge should not be unduly burdened, since this may turn teeth.