examples of knives

There are many different kinds of knives, each with a specific use.

steak knife

Very sharp knife, often serrated, used to cut firm, often fried, pieces of meat.

dinner knife

Large all-purpose knife that is part of a basic place setting.

cheese knife

Its curved, double-pointed tip makes it easier to spear individual pieces of cheese.

fish knife

Wide-bladed knife used to remove bones from a fish served whole.

dessert knife

Small knife used to cut desserts into bite-sized pieces.

butter knife

Blunt knife set out when bread is served and used for buttering it.