Due to economics, I've had to settle for lesser quality knives.  I wish I had not waited.  I did not know what I was missing and how much easier food prep would be until I bought this Kaizen knife!  I'm starting to develop some arthritis and my older, cheaper knives were difficult to use.  This knife makes everything so much easier and feels so well balanced in my old, fat-fingers, and weak wrist.  It's beautifully designed and makes meal prep so quick and easy.