Truly the finest kitchen cutlery available. I’ve used Zwilling for over 25 years with excellent results. The overall comfort when using Zwilling cutlery is exceptional. The blades are flexible, and maintain their sharpness. I use a sharpening tool occasionally. I wash all of my Zwilling cutlery by hand and never put it in the dishwasher. The bing knife is a staple in my kitchen. I usually have 2. Great products