I bought this to complement our 20+ year old Four Star knife set that we use religiously. I mostly use the chef’s knife that was included with our set, but I found myself wanting something a bit different to accommodate chopping larger vegetables and meats (for when I’m not using a rocking motion). This 7” santoku knife fits the bill perfectly.  I chose the hollow ground version to more easily allow thinly sliced onions and fruits to separate from the blade.