I have a smaller Santoku, and 6.5" Nakiri Zwilling pro knife set, great for working on light duty veggies or for crafting work.  If I want a rugged workhorse of a chopper, slicer and dicer, to work on lots of veggies at a time, this is definitely the one!  It's very well weighted, and chops root veggies with a lot of ease.  If you're intending to cook for more than two and recipies require lots of chopping, this makes those chores a snap! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]