After I smoked a 8 kg packer brisket, I commenced with the maiden application of this knife. This brisket turned out to have a tougher restaurantk than normal and required additional pressure to cut through. Once pass the restaurantk, the knife cut through both the point and flat portions with ease. This knife comes with a very much appreciated blade protector. Since this is my first use of this item, no longevity feedback can be provided. I would buy this knife again, if needed, and it would make a great and very well appreciated gift to anyone who needs to carve meat and lacks the proper cutlery.