I bought this knife one year ago and could not be happier.  I have quality forged knives but decided I wanted to try a utility-size stamped blade by Zwilling.  I am a rural home cook who spends many hours in the kitchen preparing meals, canning and putting up food from harvesting and fishing.  My hands are small so it functions as my utiltiy/chef knife.  The blade and handle size and shape as well as the light weight ... all calculate into a very efficient knife for so many of my needs.  It is easy to keep sharp.  I can use it all day and my hand never tires.