This is our favorite knife. It is not cheap but it will last forever and be a source of enjoyment to anyone who uses it. Great balance, takes a great edge and we love the way it looks. It is stainless and fine to put in the dishwasher.

We keep plenty of these on hand to prevent food borne illness, cross contamination etc by always using a clean sanitized cutting board.The ability to shape the board into a chute to pour whatever you have been cutting into a small container is a huge plus. We like multiple colors so while we are cooking we can keep track of which was used for what kind of raw ingredient. The low cost means that we throw them out when they start to get lots of cuts in them and start to trap contaminants.

We tried a lot of sharpeners before settling on this one. it is available in many colors and finishes but the key is having three slots that start with a coarse grinder on the left and finish with a smooth diamond pad on the right. The spring loaded bevel guide holds the knife at exactly the right angle. The diamond hones impart a perfect edge. Sharpening is safe, fast and easy. The many other devices we have tried just do not work for us. We love this product and if we cook at your house and like you a lot chances are good Santa will get you one.