This is my first “name brand” chef knife and overall I really like it for its function and it’s value. To me, the weight (212g) feels like enough weight for controlling the blade while still being light enough to not be fatiguing. I preferred this to a heavier knife in the same price range that I tried in the store. Super sharp and I decided to chose this given the other very positive reviews. The handle feels good in my relatively large hand and I feel that I can control the knife well. I look forward to getting many years of use out of this knife as a daily driver.