I am rather petite and have very small hands which is one of the reasons I decided to go with a 3" paring knife.  Love how this feels in my hand.  Great grip, small enough to feel like an extension of my hand.  The special formula steel keeps s nice sharp edge and just glides through skins.
Perfect for peeling potatoes, coring and peeling apples, and pears for pies, and for hulling strawberries. My hand never tires using this knife and the smooth transition from bolster to blade adds even more comfort.