Others say...

"Forschner 5" Mini Chef's Knife"
It's amazing how many knives I have bought and simply do not use. After working in a commercial kitchen for a while, I can tell you that nothing beats the Forschner brand of knife with the Fibrox handle. They are well balanced, easy to clean, and hold a very good edge. This 5" knife is one I use often. In fact, if I'm not using my 10" chef's knife, odds are this one is in my hand. If you are looking to create a great set of knives, this is a great place to start.

"Forschner knife"
I have used this knife for several weeks now and love it. I have a set of Chicago cutlery that I have problems keeping sharp - even with a ceramic sharpener and steel. The plastic handle of the Forschner is nice as I don't have to worry about soaking a wooden handle (like in the Chicago cutlery) in the dishwater too long. The wooden hangles tend to swell and discolor over time with too much water exposure. This knife is very sharp. My husband cut himself while preparing a meal. I have not had to sharpen it yet. I hope to find that it is easy to sharpen when needed and maintains its sharpness.

"Nice medium knife"
I don't like to use a big heavy and rigid chef's knife for most chopping tasks, so I always found myself using a paring knife with a little flex. Paring knives also have their limitations though, so I have been looking for a knife somewhere in between.

This little beauty fits the bill perfectly and has quickly become the workhorse of my knife collection. The handle is much more comfortable and grippy than a classic knife and the unusual shape of the blade allows both slicing and rocking chopping with equal ease.

A great 'in-between' knife.