I love the feel of a 6" Chef knife as it is much easier to handle in my smaller hands. Miyabi knives are superb knives with German engineering and made by Japanese artisans. What could be better? The mirrored finish on the blade of this series is especially beautiful and is in direct contrast to the black handle. Japanese knives are known for their thin blades, tho will not chip or rust. Amazing knife for all your kitchen tasks!