Types
Chef’s knife
Because it’s so versatile, this is probably the most popular knife. It’s the one you’d use for everyday chopping and slicing.
Paring knife
With a blunt tip and straight edge. This knife is a bit smaller, which makes it great for precision tasks like dicing veggies.
Slicing knife
Enables you to cut large pieces of meat into clean, even slices. It has a rounded tip with a very long, straight cutting edge.
Carving knife
Intended for cutting through cooked meat.
Bread knife
This knife is great for slicing bread. Because it has a scalloped edge, this knife will cut through soft, fresh bread without tearing or mashing it.
Utility knife
Good for cutting almost anything. It’s a good all-around knife. You can cut fruits and vegetables easily with it.
Santoku knife
A great multipurpose knife. It has all the great features of a cleaver and the versatility of a chef’s knife. This knife works very well for mincing, dicing and slicing.
Boning knife
A narrow-bladed knife that works very well for removing the bone from meat.
Cleaver
A very large, heavyweight knife that’s ideal for chopping through meat and poultry with bones in a single stroke.
Tomato knife
You guessed it – this knife is great for cutting tomatoes. The serrated edge allows you to slice through the tough skin of a tomato without tearing it.