Knives 101

Question 1

Used for separating raw meat from the bone

Answer 1

Boning knife

Question 2

All-purpose, especially for chopping, slicing, and mincing

Answer 2

Chef’s knife

Question 3

Used for cutting bread, cake, and similar items

Answer 3

Serrated knife

Question 4

Used for peeling and trimming vegetables and fruit

Answer 4

Paring knife

Question 5

Used for light cutting and chopping

Answer 5

Utility knife

Question 6

Used for chopping and cutting through bone

Answer 6

Cleaver knife

Question 7

Used for cutting curved surface of vegetables

Answer 7

Tourne knife

Question 8

Used for spreading butter, peanut butter, and cream cheese on bread or dinner rolls

Answer 8

Butter knife

Question 9

Used for cutting, sectioning, and trimming raw meat

Answer 9

Butcher knife

Question 10

Used for slicing cooked meats

Answer 10

Slicer knife