My husband actually began my introduction to Myabi knives by purchasing a large chef knife as a gift for me last December.  Since then, this is the 2nd additional Miyabi knife that has found its way to our kitchen ... much to the dismay of other knives in our knife drawer.  These knives are SO sharp and effective not to mention how beautiful they are ... truly works of high craftsmanship.  I know no words to recommend them more!