The 18cm blade is a very good size for vegetable preparation. it's just long enough to cope with cutting pumpkins, cabbages and large root veg. it's also an ideal size for dicing meat or cutting herbs. You may need a longer blade for. The intermediate sized handle is comfortable for those with smaller hands to use and not so small that people with large hands would not be able to handle the knife with ease. Wsthof Classic The Wsthof Classic series are traditional triple riveted, fully forged professional cook's knives. Their shape and balance have evolved over decades as the standard for professional chefs all over the world. The Wsthof Classic series is the most comprehensive range of knives that Wusthof make consisting of over 70 different blades to suit every purpose. Few companies have more tradition and experience to draw on than Wusthof. They've been making professional cooks knives in Solingen, Germany since 1814.