I purchaced this knife but it was not what I thought it would be. It says "serrated" but it is not exactly the same as a serrated knife. What this blade is is a "wwww" shaped blade on the bottom, it looks the same from both sides. It is designed for pushing vertically through veggies, creating the "wwww" edges, not for slicing. It is a quality knife, well made as are all the Heckles 4-star knives, but it is a specialty chopping tool rather than a slicing knife. I gave it the low rating simply because it was not what I thought it would be when I ordered it, but if you are looking for a garninshing knife and this is what you have in mind, then this fine tool.