Purchase Calphalon Katana Stainless-Steel 8-Inch Chef's Knife

I am not a professional chef but am a foodie who loves to cook. My wife noticed the way I ogle the fine knives when we are out shopping and so decided to surprise me with this knife for Christmas. I have used it several times in the last few days and my initial impression is "what a great knife"!
Specifically, here is what I like about it:

1. The edge - expertly sharpened right out of the package. It cuts cleanly and easily. The core in made of VG-1 steel. VG-1 is high carbon steel which should take a very nice edge when resharpening is needed.
2. The Damascus style stainless steel layers provides a degree of rust and stain protection and has great eye appeal.
3. The handles integrate with the blade without the use of rivets or other fasteners. I have fairly large hands and the shape of the handles are very comfortable for me.
4. The wedge shaped bolster, integral to the blade, is fantastic for people like me who mainly use a pinch grip on the rear of the blade.
5. The knife has a good heft to it without being so heavy that it is tiresome to use.

I am rating this knife 4 stars instead of 5 simply because I have only been using it for a week and would want to use it for a while to confirm it is as good of a knife as I think it is. Get more detail about Calphalon Katana Stainless-Steel 8-Inch Chef's Knife.