Wusthof Knives are my favorites. High quality, very sharp, nice grip-able handles. Wasn't sure how often I'd use this but decided to add it to my collection. I'm glad I did, I have used it for slicing a variety of veggies and fruits. As with all well made knives it's better to hand wash and dry--don't put in the dishwasher. I also gave my daughter a set of Wusthofs and she loves them too.