Okay, I admit, I had to get a little bit used to using this simple little tool.  At first it seemed awkward to manage because frankly, I wasn't holding it correctly.  Once I got used to it, I was chopping away and using the spatula to quickly get my vegetables into the soup at the same time.  This is another great Rachael Ray product that is both handy and useful to have.  Again, with her kitchen collection, you can pick the color of the handle that you want and that goes with your decor.  It also makes a great gift for your friends or family that enjoy cooking.  It is sturdy and well made and I would definitely recommend it to any of my friends looking to make the chopping process quicker!  It is also so simple to clean with just rinsing with warm water.  I'm careful to towel dry mine right away before I store it back in the utensil drawer.