I didn’t do any research before buying the butcher knife. I needed it, so I bought it. For me, it’s easy to use because it’s not that heavy. It is sharp enough so that I don’t have to put much pressure on my hand. My husband used the knife, but he wasn’t that happy, he was expecting it to be heavy. Knife is sleek and fits in my island drawer perfectly.  It would have been nice if it came with a cover, as I don’t feel safe leaving it bare in my kitchen island drawer. I don’t have a whole lot of knowledge about butcher knife. I have had it for few days and used once or twice, it is easy to clean as well. Item was same as described, delivery was fast and product was securely packed. Overall, it looks nice and does the job for now.