Since it was on sale, I picked this up with the intention of replacing some old kitchen knives. I should have paid more attention to the description as I was taken aback by its small size when I unboxed it. But, it was perfectly honed and feels well balanced in my hand. While I'm not accustomed to the small size in a kitchen, the curved blade still trims fat and skins a chicken breast beautifuly. With its compact size, I would definitely recommend adding this and its counterparts, like the Manti...