This is a major upgrade from not having a bread knife. We chose this one based on the reviews and wanting to get something that will last a lifetime. We love the box it comes in. We store it in there to keep it in good condition. Be careful though, the blade is very sharp and my husband has cut his fingers twice now, so foolish. I haven't so it's definitely not an issue with the knife. The knife is very long, I like that because it can be used for any size loaf but I can see that being a downside for some.