KNIFE

• Most frequently used knife.

• For general-purpose chopping, slicing, dicing.

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• Wide-bladed knife.

• Blades are usually 5 in. (13 cm) or 7 in. (18 cm) long.

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• Narrow, pointed knife 6-8 in. (160-200 mm) long.

• Mostly for pantry work; Also useful for carving roast chicken and duck.

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• Small pointed blade 2-4 in. (50-100 mm).

• Used for trimming and paring fruits and vegetables

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• Thin, pointed blade about 6 in. (160 mm) long.

• Used for boning raw meats and poultry.

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• Long, slender, flexible blade up to 14 in. (360 mm) long.

• Used for carving and slicing cooked meats.

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• Used for cutting breads, cakes, and similar items.

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• Heavy, broad, slightly curved blade.

• Used for cutting, sectioning, and trimming raw meats.

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• Short, rigid, blunt knife with a dull edge.

• Used for opening oysters.

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• Short, rigid, broad-bladed knife with a slight edge.

• Used for opening clams.

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