I purchased the 5.5" utility/pretty knife due to the great experience I've had with their 7" Cleaver. I have a 6" utility knife by another maker but the handle is too small for my larger hands. This utility knife solved that problem without the handle being too large. The utility knife is balanced toward the handle so it feels very maneuverable when trimming meat and parting a chicken. It did not need any touch-up sharpening upon receipt. It shaved magazine paper without a single catch point. It trims meat and parts chicken beautifully. Makes effortless work of cubing potatoes and small vegetable/fruit prep.