Knifework

A chefs knife is best used for

• Slicing

• Chopping

• Dicing

• All of these

A sharpening steel realigns the cutting edge of the knife, this is called______

Which of these is not safe when carrying a knife

• The tip pointed to the floor

• The knife placed beside your leg

• The blade of the knife held by your chest

• Not swinging your arms around when carrying a knife

What is the name of the grip that we use when holding a chefs knife

• Pinch grip

• Punch grip

• Hammer grip

• The claw

You should never wash knives in the dish washer. True or False

• True

• False

When your knife is not in use, it should be stored safely to the side of the cutting board, the cutting edge facing inwards

• True

• False

If someone interrupts you and starts talking to you when you are using a knife you should stop cutting and put the knife down.

• True

• False

What do you put under your cutting board to prevent slipping?

• Bluetack

• Glue

• Cellotape

• Non-stick mat

A dull knife is safe

• True

• False

What must you never do with a knife

• Run with a knife

• Store it in a magnetic strip

• Sharpen a knife with a whetstone

• Hold the knife with a pinch grip