🔪 Knife Types & Uses
Which knife is commonly used for chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables?
Chef’s knife
What grip keeps your fingers safely away from the blade when cutting?
Claw grip
When should a kitchen knife be cleaned?
After each use.
What cut means to cut food into thin, long strips?
Julienne
Which part of a knife is the sharp cutting part?
The edge
Which knife has a long, thin blade and is used to slice bread?
Serrated bread knife
Should you try to catch a knife if you drop it?
No, let it fall and step away.
Why should you never leave a knife sitting in a sink?
Someone could reach into the sink and accidentally get cut.
What cut means to cut food into very small cubes?
Brunoise
What should you use to cut food instead of your hand or another unsafe surface?
A cutting board
Which small knife is used for peeling and cutting small fruits and vegetables?
Paring knife
How should you carry a knife when walking through a kitchen?
Point the blade down with the sharp edge facing away from you.
What is the safest way to wash a kitchen knife?
Hand-wash it carefully with the blade pointing away from you.
What cut creates thin, matchstick-like pieces that are thicker than julienne?
Batonnet
What is the name for cutting food into evenly sized cubes?
Dicing
Which knife is designed to cut large pieces of meat, such as roasts?
Chef’s/carving knife
What should you use to keep a cutting board from sliding?
A damp towel or non-slip mat underneath it.
How should you dry a knife after washing it?
Carefully dry it with a towel, keeping the sharp edge pointed away from you.
What cut is commonly used for leafy vegetables and creates thin ribbons?
Chiffonade
Why is keeping a knife sharp generally safer than using a very dull knife?
A sharp knife cuts more efficiently and is less likely to slip when used properly.
Which knife is commonly used to cut or separate meat from bones?
Boning knife
When using the claw grip, where should your fingertips be positioned?
Curled inward and away from the blade.
Name one safe way to store kitchen knives.
In a knife block, protective sheath, or magnetic knife strip.
What does it mean to mince food?
To cut it into very small pieces.
What should you do before handing a knife to another person?
Place it safely on a surface and let them pick it up rather than handing it blade-first.