Parts of the knife Flashcards

1
Q

Used for piercing and scoring
tip and spine meet

A

Point

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2
Q

Main body of the knife

A

Blade

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3
Q

First third of the edge
Slicing and delicate cutting

A

Tip

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4
Q

Belly
Sharp point of the blade that runs from the point to the end of the heel

A

Edge

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5
Q

Rear of the blade
Widest part of the knifes edge
Strongest part of the blade
Cutting hard ingredients like carrots

A

Heel

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6
Q

Thickest part
Knife to knife

A

Spine

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7
Q

Varying shape weight and material
The portion of the knife that extends from the bolster of the butt

A

Handle

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8
Q

The area between the blade and the handle
Adds stability to the knife by counter balancing the blade and handle

A

Bolster

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9
Q

These are the metal rounds seen on the handle of the knife
Secures the tang

A

Rivet

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10
Q

It is the metal part of the blade
Gives strength, stability and balance

A

Tang

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11
Q

Back end of the knife hande

A

Butt

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