This knife is beautiful and the perfect size for both my fiancee and me to use. Because my fiancee has smaller hands, this knife is perfect since it isn't too large nor too small for her to use. This knife performs beautifully and cuts with ease. I've found that cutting with a rocking motion works best for me with this knife, but works well when you chop as well. I plan to purchase more knives from this line to add to my collection in the future.