I received this knife as a Father's Day gift. I like to make smoked Brisket as well as homemade Corned Beef. I have good kitchen knives but this knife for certain functions works better than any other. I can get razor sharp thin slices of Corned Beef or I can get consistent beautiful slices of Brisket. The knife is well constructed and the steel is high quality German Steel. The blade holds it's sharpness well as a result. It's an excellent knife.