A SLIGHTLY MORE WESTERN/FRENCH STYLE OF CHEF KNIFE. THE FINE POINT MAKES IT MORE EFFECTIVE AT DETAILED WORK, BUT DOES MAKE IT A SLIGHTLY MORE DELICATE OPTION COMPARED TO ITS JAPANESE RELATIVES. staple in every kitchen, this knife is intended as your go to, do it all knife (within reason). For further info check out the 'Knives' section of the website. BY PURCHASING THIS YOU ARE CONFIRMING THAT YOU ARE OVER THE AGE OF 18