I totally love my Friedrich Dick 11" forged chefs knife. For me it's just right, more cutting ease than a 10" blade and more weldy than a 12" knife. I wore out one like this one after 30 years of daily use, this one is only 4 years old and still in great shape. I'm afraid though if I wear this one down I won't be able to replace it, as F. Dick doesn't make this model anymore.