I needed a good, small, sharp knife...my hands are tiny, I am a little tiny person who loves to cook. I have a very very old paring knife which belonged to my Mom...it is a treasure, it still works well, but I was ready for something new, and this PREMIER PARING KNIFE fit the bill. I brought it home on Sunday, and have been happily using it ever since. It has weight, but not too heavy, the handle gives me a firm grip, the blade, NICE AND SHARP!!! I hope to have it for many many years to come????????????????????