Great knife. handle is soft and grippy. super sharp from the factory. well worth the money.I've had this for awhile now, and it's been a welcome addition to my collection. It's sharp, stays sharp, and cleans up very nicely. Quality does still exist in this world.This is the only knife you will ever need!..It slices through veggies and meat like they are butter!!!..I can’t say enough about how great this knife is and I will never use any thing else…Ever!This little knife is useful in soo many ways! My husband loves it soo much I ordered some to serve as steak knives! Very well made and the original is still super sharp!The Case brand has always been synonymous with quality since I was a kid 60+ years ago. When we needed new kitchen knives I shopped around and compared steels and price. The Case brand came out as the best steel for the money, though they aren't the cheapest around, you do get what you pay for. Case will tell you the steel in this knife is NOT stainless and should not be placed in the dishwasher or put away wet. They aren't kidding.The good: Excellent steel at a good price point. The steel holds an edge. Most of the time, all I need to do is touch up the edge and every few months, because I can't abide knife which isn't razor sharp, I do a full edge re-bevel and sharpening.The bad: The knife heel is squared off, leaving a sharp point which can cut you. I rounded the knife heel off with a whetstone, rendering it a bit safer. Given today's litigation minded society, I would think Case would simply have the blades stamped out with the heel rounded, or add a bolster.The ugly: The knife handles are black walnut and unfinished. Mine showed some sander/grinder marks. My biggest gripe is they are unfinished. You have to seal them yourself. I used some commercial oil sealer on them and will continue to apply it as needed.These are excellent knives overall and I'm glad I bought them. They aren't the cheapest, nor are they the most expensive. You will get what you pay for, which is more than can be said for some of the hight priced offerings out there.You can't go wrong with a Case knife. The Case kitchen knives I have all work greatI really like this knife block set. The knives are excellent to use and lightweight. I love the fact that this product is made in America!This is my third set two sets for my children and one for myself