I bought this knife in a grocery store, so was expecting no more than average competence from the product.  I knew the brand name so decided to give it a try and was amazed by the quality.  It fits my hand perfectly to do the cutting and pairing tasks for which I need it, it is finely engineered and finished (very solid), and is sharp ~ slides through tomato and apple skins to offer a perfect vertical cut with no need for pressure from my hand.  I could not be more pleased