Purchased this for my mother-in-law and she loves this! We got the one without cover. It is nice to hold, very solid, very ergonomic, making cutting tasks much easier. It does require regular sharpening to ensure continuous pleasant experience in the kitchen. If you ever need a good quality knife with a fair price point for its quality, do give Tefal a try. It could be a bit more expensive for some, but you'll definitely get what you pay for.