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Nakiri Knife
A Japanese knife used mainly for chopping vegetables.
Honing Steel
Tool used to re-align blade edges between full sharpenings.
Boning Knife
Designed to separate meat from bones.
Kitchen Shears
Scissor-like tool for various kitchen tasks such as cutting herbs or opening packaging.
Paring Knife
For peeling and trimming fruits and vegetables.
Bread Knife
Serrated blade used to cut bread and other baked goods without crushing.
Utility Knife
For general use, larger than a paring knife but smaller than a chef's knife.
Santoku Knife
General purpose knife with a flatter edge and sheepsfoot blade that curves down.
Fillet Knife
Used to filet and prepare fish.
Steak Knife
Typically used at a dining table to cut steak and other tough food items.
Butter Knife
Intended for spreading butter or other spreads on bread.
Meat Fork
Used to hold meat in place while carving or cutting.
Cleaver
Used to chop through meat and bone with a heavy blow.
Pastry Wheel
Used for cutting pastry dough and pasta.
Oyster Knife
Designed to open oyster shells.
Chef's Knife
General use for chopping, slicing, and mincing all types of food.
Cheese Knife
Used to cut through hard or soft cheeses.
Mandoline
Used to slice and for making juliennes; requires extreme caution.
Carving Knife
Used to slice thin cuts of meat.
Vegetable Peeler
Utensil for peeling fruits and vegetables.
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