Knife Safety
Knife Functions
Knife Skills
Knife Part
100

Cutting boards are mandatory 

True

100

 Is the sharp portion of the blade that runs from the point to the end of the heel.

Edge

100

Cutting food into small cubes

Dice

100

The part of a knife that is a single piece of stainless steel or carbon steel

Blade
200

Cutting downward is the correct way to use a knife

True

200

This portion of the blade is used for slicing and delicate cutting

Tip

200

This precision cut is a very fine dice.

Mince

200

The part of the knife that you need to feel comfortable in your hand

Handle

300

Should you try to catch a knife when it is falling

NO

300

Attaching the handle and hardware

Tang

300

What is a DISADVANTAGE of using a dull knife?

Slipping, more pressure to cut

300

 Extends into the handle

Tang

400

The first step after using a knife

Wash it/ Clean it

400

Added control and gentle pressure

Spine

400

What knife is MOST appropriate to cut meat?

Butcher knives

400

The part between the handle and the blade

Bolster

500

Always cut .... from yourself

Away

500

 Is the rear part of the cutting edge of the blade

Heel

500

What are the advantages of a sharp knife?

Safe, Food prep is easier

500

The top of the knife blade

Spine