A Slicing Knife serves a similar function to a Carving Knife, although it is generally longer and narrower. Slicers may have plain or serrated edges. Slicing Knives often incorporate blunted or rounded tips, and feature kullenschiff or  granton edges (scalloped blades) to improve meat separation. Slicing Knives are designed to precisely cut smaller and thinner slices of meat, and are normally more flexible in order to accomplish this task. As such, many cooks find them well suited to slicing ham, fish and barbecued beef or pork.  A Ham Slicer is a special type of slicer with a long blade and a rounded tip. It is specially tailored to cutting ham, as it is generally thinner and more flexible.