The 6" 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 Ikon Blackwood Knives features Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention. The Ikon Blackwood features a sleek and sophisticated black handle with a double bolster for exceptional balance, beauty, and the ultimate cutting experience.