The quality and craftsmanship of this Knife is far beyond my expectations. While unpacking, I was a little intimidated, but pleasantly surprised to find the blade length and NOT the handle and blade combined was what I had purchased. Its superior design and elegant shape will prevent mangled meat and hacksaw ridges I have become accustomed to. A little dangerous and potentially harmful if your not carefully examining your movements and blade positions. Will reinvigorate my desires for the perfect fillet. Seems easy to maintain and keep Sharp if kept clean. I have not yet caught a fish worthy of such a beautiful specimen but am eagerly anticipating and working for that marvelous moment. Best purchase In years, I keep it safely stowed away from any possible contaminants and fatal damage. This sword will deffinatly be in my arsenal for a long time. Thank you AFTCO and Böker for producing such a wonderful fillet knife.