I purchased this Xinzuo Paring Knife in October of 2022. I use this style of paring knife in my left hand when eating with chop sticks in my right. For years I have been searching for the perfect knife with a 3.5 to 4 inch blade length that has a slightly heavier balanced feel. The Xinzuo knife is attractive, it was sharp out of the box and well balanced for my left handed use. I was surprised how closely it resembled the 4 inch Infinity Paring Knife - Alpha-Royal Series that I purchased in November of 2020.