Unit 2 - Sac 1 parts of a knife Flashcards
1
Q
What is a knife?
A
Tool for cutting which has a blade attached to the handle
2
Q
What is the blade?
A
Flat part of knife which forms cutting edge
3
Q
What is the bolster?
A
Splayed metal section that sits flush with the handle
4
Q
What is the butt?
A
Downward curved part of handle which stops hand from hitting chopping board
5
Q
What is the handle?
A
Part of knife attached to the tang
6
Q
What is the tang?
A
Extension of blade which is housed in handle
