Arrived last night. Came wrapped in oil and plastic. Read that the blade may rust so keep it oiled.
Started with a link of dry salami and it cut thin slices effortlessly. Very balanced and like a good hammer - the weight helps do the work.
The texture on the upper 2/3 of the blade is good for character, but it also gives good purchase if you like to grip that portion of a chef's knife.
The included sheath was interesting. I wasn't expecting much, but the leather and the construction is good quality. Don't normally take a good kitchen knife to the deer lease, but the sheath will allow me to throw the knife in a pack without risking damage to the blade. The depth of the blade works well as a scoop when transferring chopped items to a pan.
Overall very happy with this knife. Will use daily and especially when carving meat off of the smoker.