This is a nice knife for the price. It is very sharp and has a nice hardwood handle. At first, it felt a little awkward using this knife because of its size, but after a while, it becomes second nature. It does an excellent job at cutting through meats so far. I really am not someone who cooks a great deal of large pieces of meat, but when I do, it��s very important that I have the right tools to do it. This stuff does a great job, but I��m curious to see how long it will retain its sharpness. So far, I��ve used it a few times and haven��t noticed any problem with this knife, losing its edge, but I will see how it works overtime. If I do find this knife to have a problem with holding its sharpness, I��ll be back to update this review. Otherwise, for now, I am happy with the performance of this knife at its price point. Plus, this knife is so nicely package that it would make an excellent gift.