Small but mighty. This innovative knife offers superior handling and easy control with wide and sturdy blade. Mincing fresh herbs and crushing cloves of garlic are a snap with this mighty little knife. An excellent all around forged knife that you'll find hard to put down. 4.5". Full bolster/finger guard for safety and protection. Caution: cook's knives purposely have been ground extra thin for the ultimate cutting performance. Chopping through bones with damage the fine edge.