This knife is a beast. I had to use it for a while before making a review. I tried to handle it like a chef's knife but this did not work for me due to the thick handles and sharp hilt, no chamfer, where you would grip a chef's knife. After adjust my grip and cutting stroke, the chopper and I are slowly becoming one. I got the wooden handles and not sure if micarta would have been better for aesthetic reasons. The wood seemed inconsistent in color and patterns, but I have become accustomed to it's rustic, asymmetrical look; to be sure, it is definitely unique. Cutting is a breeze and lays a tall sandwich in half without a twitch. In chopping meats and vegetables, a tip-down and back stroke seems to be the trick for me.

This is a great knife. Everything in the description is spot on. Good service and communications from Frank. Just buy one you'll love it.