If a 10 inch chef's knife looks intimidating to you, try the Miyabi Black 9.5 inch Chef's knife. All the usefulness of the 8 inch chef with just a little more length, you'll be cutting fruits and vegetables, slicing fish, carving meat, and breaking down poultry like a pro. Easy to hold with its "D"-shaped handle, combined with exquisite Japanese craftsmanship and expert German engineering, the Miyabi Black series are the ultimate kitchen knives.