I am using this knife now replacing my pro chef that has the deeper curve on the blade. My daughter borrowed my usual chef knife so I decided to try this one. I really like how it moves on the cutting board! I have always loved the Zwilling Pro series with the gently curved bolster and the balanced handle but this traditional chef is a nice step up for my cutting skills, its a smoother movement than I was used to but is just as efficient if not more so. Best knives on the planet!