WÜSTHOF’s Ikon Series- Handles made from durable African Blackwood, one of the hardest woods in the world. The utility knife is smaller than a chef's knife but larger than a paring knife, making it the perfect knife for a magnitude of tasks. A utility knife is much like a versatile paring knife and is perfect for mincing shallots, onions, and herbs as well as cutting vegetables or small meats.