This is such an incredible knife design.  When I pick it up, I feel like a chef.  It has a curved bolster so I'm always holding the knife correctly.  It has the perfect weight and balance too.  And I know because it's made in Germany, it's going to last a lifetime...or longer.  The block is designed for the curved bolster with slanted openings and there are extra slots to add more knives including steak knife slots.