We have found that it’s important to know the different uses for the different kitchen knives. A primary aspect of the knife as a tool includes dining, used either in food preparation or as cutlery. Examples of this include:
Bread knife: A knife with a serrated blade for cutting bread
Boning knife: A knife used for removing the bones of poultry, meat, and fish
Carving knife: A knife for carving large cooked meats such as poultry, roasts, hams
Chef’s knife: Also known as a French knife, a cutting tool used in preparing food
Electric knife: An electrical device consisting of two serrated blades that are clipped together, providing a sawing action when powered on
Kitchen knife: Any knife, including the chef’s knife, that is intended to be used in food preparation
Table knife: A piece of cutlery, either a butter knife, steak knife, or both, that is part of a table setting, accompanying the fork and spoon
Ulu: An Inuit woman’s all-purpose knife