The knife makes a good impression at the beginning, it looks thanks to the grain of beautiful (But who is buying a knife for that reason) a win basic sharpness exists - but nothing more. But at the price of course you expect something better. Even more regrettable that now after 6 months of normal use is the knife clear signs of wear Cutting has become very dull. Used was always a wooden board, for cleaning of course, no dishwasher.