I have small hands and mild carpel tunnel, and this knife is perfect for me. I've been using Victorinox (Forschner Fibrox) knives for years, because they are lightweight and inexpensive, but this knife feels like it will hold an edge better and it has some substance to it. I feel like I've "graduated" to a real knife! There's more heft to do the job, but still lightweight enough to not tire my hand, wrist, and forearm.