OK, I'd like to revise my own answer here.....Previously my best slicer was my Caly3 in ZDP but today my Fallkniven U2 arrived. Well, I'm usually very careful around my blades but I sliced my fingers twice in the space of an hour. I am truly impressed. The U2 will out-cut anything I have had previously hands down despite its 2.5" blade. Highly recommended!