My teenage daughter is just getting interested in cooking so I wanted to get her a good chef knife without breaking the bank.  This has all the qualities that I was looking for without having to spend an outrageous amount of money.  
The German steel helps keeps the edge sharp, and easy to maintain.  The full bolster keeps it well balanced and comfortable to hold.  The full tang is also a quality feature that adds strength and durability.  The rivets give the knife an authentic look and feel.  My daughter's knife skills have truly improved once she started using it.