This small chef's knife with hollow ground/granton edge is the multipurpose workhorse of the kitchen. The Global NI 5 1/2 inch Prep Knife is ideal for mincing, cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work. The scalloped grooves on the sides of the blade edge helps with reducing friction and sticking of foods. Forged from a single piece of stainless steel for the ultimate in strength, durability, and performance, this prep knife boasts lightweight G18 CROMOVA steel construction that takes and holds a lasting edge.