I decided to upgrade to a better cutting knife and decided to go with this little gem. I looked at a number of different brands and styles but really like this one. I didn't want to spent too much but wanted to get my money's worth. This paring knife is a beauty. It was packaged well in its own case along with sheath. It felt comfortable in my hand and was sharp as hell. It has a lifetime warranty as well. I am already looking into getting a couple others in the set as well as the steak knives. I look forward to using this knife in the near future.