My first Henkels knife was a double Henkels 7’ chef knife I bought about 15 years ago and still going strong. My daughter bought this as a gift when she heard me rave about the santoku knife I had tried at a store demo. It does not disappoint . I have cut soft fruits like mango and harder item like carrots. I was able to get precise cuts and was easy on the wrists. I got a great dice with smaller veggies like ginger and chilies. Love this knife!