Omo!  Omo!    I have been using a "lifetime guaranteed" knife set since 1974 and finally bit the bullet and began the replacement plan.  This  J A Henckels knife was my first purchase and I luv luv luv it!    The 7" knife is the perfect size for my average to small hand.  It is perfectly balanced and having already stabbed and poked myself with it I can attest to its sharpness.   I will be purchasing the J A Henckels brand for the rest of my replacement knives.