I mean, I know it says 4"...but they're so much smaller than I expected. The blade is about the right size to spread butter on a Ritz cracker. Anything bigger, like toast, and you'd get butter all over the handle, or you would have to turn the toast several times. And if you have medium or larger hands, I think it would be frustrating to try to hold on to them for anything more than a couple swipes. However, I guess they're not intended for larger surfaces; I should have bought something different for my purposes.They are cute and don't look or feel cheap; there are no rough, sharp, or unfinished surfaces, no visible glue or solder. The blade is sturdy and doesn't bend much. Now that I'm examining them more closely, they would be perfect for those mini-jars of preserves or shallow dishes of pate, hummus, spreads, etc: they're light enough that they wouldn't tip anything over if you leave them in the container.These would also be perfect for children.