This Miyabi Kaizen-Santoku is one of the great knives to own! You can feel you are using a supreme knife by the way it cuts and feels in your hand. The 48 layers around the core let you know this is the best quality and will last a lifetime, if taken care of. This is definitely more for chopping than cutting or slicing but can use for meats, fish and veggies. A truly all-around everyday superior knife to own.