I have always had a hard time finding a knife that was perfect for food prep. They were either too large to not large enough. Finally I have found the knife that is the perfect size. The Schmidt Bros Evolution, 6" Prep Knife is the best knife for food preparation. The blade is sharp and the whole knife is well balanced. Slicing onions, peppers, salad veggies, and dicing ham was no effort at all. Coring and seeding peppers was easy as the knife was not too big to do it. The knife is well built and is extremely durable. If you are looking for the best prep knife, the Schmidt Bros Evolution, 6" Prep Knife is the knife to get. It is a definite ten in my book.