It is interesting what different people think of as the ideal office knife. I guess it all depends on your "office" for many. When I think of an office knife, I think of something to cut my sandwich, slice an apple, and etc. so it needs to have a blade log enough that it can do those things. I also think of opening envelopes so it needs to have a slender blade. I also think of light weight because in an office generally a person will have on dress pants. (Of course, this does not mean a larger knife cannot be carried as well.)