The same strengths that make a Fibrox what they are: good edge, comfortable handle, inexpensive price, lightweight and easy to sharpen should appeal to both home and pro cooks alike. Yes, it's a bit ugly and isn't even remotely glamorous compared to nicer Japanese blades made with exotic steels, but then you're not dropping hundreds of dollars on one either. This is the knife that you shouldn't hesitate to use nor be afraid to lend out for fear of having it lost or damaged. It's an inexpensive, practical, forgiving workhorse that you'll find in virtually every pro and commercial kitchen without fail.