I purchased this boning knife after researching many of the available knife. I purchased this, a chefs knife, and a set of steak knives all at the same time. I wanted to build my own set with the ability to add more knives without buying a complete set in a giant block. The boning knife came in a nice box. It is well balanced and sharp. The blade was a little stiffer than I was expecting, but it is not a fillet knife. I am happy with my purchase and the price is great across the board for all of the knives.