A beautiful piece of art for my hand. The craftsmanship put into this knife is to be cherished, as if connecting to an ancient part of history. The finish is that of grained wood, yet it obviously is not. The knife feels sturdy in my hand - though did require a new hand/arm positioning - and slices like a smooth dream. My daughter said, "Watching you slice through that meat is so satisfying." Whether steak or tomatoes, I have no problems. Also, the custom sheath is a nice touch to protect the n...