Pat - I think you will like the Vex - I sure do! And I normally don't care much for small knives. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> The Vex is a nice size, thin and sharp - a nice slicer. Let us know how you like it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />