This blade is very sharp. Almost too sharp. Spitz, the handle is accordingly non-slip, allerdigns cuts you look at the slightest touch of the blade already (my mother had to painfully realize that this knife sharper than the others in the house, luckily nothing worse happened.) So respect to everyone who to like to cut on their kitchen knives: This knife IS FOR ATTENTIVE COOKS SUITED FOR ANY scatterbrained (like me or my mother) I'll keep it nevertheless, has indeed fulfilled its purpose. Only I keep it still play it safe until I find someone who can use it. 5 stars because you get what you expects.