I bought my girlfriend the 8.5” Chef’s Knife with rosewood handle and engraved with her initials, for Christmas. She absolutely loves it! It looks incredibly beautiful, and feels wonderful to use. She cooked and sliced a steak straightaway after opening the gift and couldn’t believe how effortlessly the blade glided through the meat, delivering perfect and precise cuts. We’ve used it pretty much every day since for all sorts of dishes, and it’s cut our prep time for meals in half. I can’t recommend this enough, whether it’s for a present or just to treat yourself.