Regarding points about the profile of the blade, everyone has their opinion and knowing that professional chefs argue about this profile vs. that profile doesn't make our jobs any easier. My advice: make your knife how you like it and use it. Really, really pay attention to how it works and also use it for what the knife is designed for. A sushi chef is going to want a different knife than some housewife that wants to peel potatoes. So, the question is, what is this tool going to be used for, and then what is necessary for that to happen? Simple as that. Good luck. -M