As a home and kitchen enthusiast I was excited to test this knife out. however, as a result of my tests, I determined that the knife does not live up to its marketing as a "professional" kitchen knife. While the design may be appealing, the blade dulled quickly and did not hold up to daily chopping tasks .The only pro was the visually pleasing damascus pattern, but unfortunately, that does not make up for the lack of functionality. Save your money and look elsewhere for a reliable kitchen knife.See full review