Utility knife 16.5 cm from KAI that works for most everything from vegetables to meat and cheese. The knife has a core of VG-MAX steel and 32 layers of Damascus steel that gives a hammered surface. The handle is made of laminated Pakka wood of brown walnut. A utility knife is good for a variety of small tasks that require precise cuts, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, and other smaller vegetables. It is often used as a large paring knife or as an alternative to the chef's knife. The slightly curved shape allows for moderately rocking cuts