The utility knife is smaller than a chef's knife but larger than a paring knife, making it the perfect knife for a magnitude of tasks. A utility knife is much like a versatile paring knife and is perfect for mincing shallots, onions, and herbs as well as cutting vegetables or small meats. The Gourmet White Series features precisely laser-cut stamped knives offer superb quality and value. WÜSTHOF Gourmet cutlery is made with synthetic polypropylene handles that resist fading, discoloration, heat and impact. Now available with white handles.