My goodness, what a knife. This is absolutely my new favorite knife in my kitchen. The weight is good; slightly heavier than I anticipated, but for the better. The damascus pattern looks great. I wish it had an ever so slightly stronger etching that made the pattern more visible, but all in all it's beautiful.The edge is razor sharp. The grip is very comfortable. There's no part of this knife that feels "unfinished" unlike some other comparable brands I've tried. I will definitely be buying Xinzuo again.