I have always loved Zwilling knives. When the Pro line first came out I was excited about the curved bolster, but wasnt sure about the blade shape on the Chefs knives. As a seasoned cook I am used to the traditional taper from tip to heel. I am so glad Zwilling cam out with the traditional shape in this line. The German stainless steel stays so sharp and is easy to resharpen. The curved shape bolster is very comfortable and cuts down on my fatigue while cutting.