This 5.5-inch prep knife is a compact all-rounder knife for precision prep work in-hand and on the cutting board. It's perfect for chopping herbs, slicing meat, and dicing vegetables. Ideal for smaller hands, chop with ease and confidence with this versatile fine edge blade.Four Star knives are made of proprietary special formula steel that has been perfected for almost 300 years. Combined with ZWILLING's signature ice-hardening technique, these FRIODUR blades are harder, sharper, they will not stain or chip, and they retain their sharpness longer. Precision forged from a single piece of steel, the SIGMAFORGE knives have an exceptionally sturdy, balanced, and flexible blade.