This is a really premium stamped prep knife. This knife has a nice comfortable handle to it. Even though this is a stamped knife, the special formula stainless steel has been ice hardened just like Zwilling’s Premium grade forged knives, making this a more durable and sharp blade, just like you were using a forged knife. A great starter knife, with the prep it’s a very versatile knife, with the smaller blade you can still chop and cut with it on a cutting board like it’s a chef knife but not as daunting in size.