THE ULU KNIFE IS EFFECTIVE AT CUTTING, CHOPPING, AND MINCING BECAUSE OF IT'S CURVED BLADE THAT PLACES PRESSURE DIRECTLY OVER THE BLADE RATHER THAN THE END OF A TRADITIONAL KNIFE. THE ULU KNIFE IS 5.5" WIDE AND 4.25" TALL AND THIS SET ALSO INCLUDES A 3.75" X 1.25" X .75" WOOD STAND THAT IS SLOTTED TO HOLD THE KNIFE WHEN NOT IN USE.