Knife Care and Safety Quiz

What are the two main parts of a knife?

• Scales and rivets

• Bolster and tang

• Tip and heel

• Blade and handle

Which part of the knife is used for slicing, carving, and making precise cuts?

• Tip

• Cutting edge

• Spine

• Heel

What is the purpose of the bolster in a knife?

• To aid in cutting through tough foods

• To hold the handle to the tang

• To provide an area for holding and guiding the knife

• To connect the blade to the handle

What is the tang of a knife?

• The widest part of the blade

• The metal that continues from the blade through the handle

• The cutting surface of the knife

• The end of the handle

Why is it important to keep a knife sharp?

• To make the knife look better

• To make precise cuts

• To avoid rusting

• To make the knife easier to hold

What should you do if you need to walk away from your station while handling a knife?

• Tuck the knife under the board

• Carry the knife and cutting board together

• Leave the knife on the cutting board

• Try to catch the knife if it falls

How should you walk with a knife if you need to move to another area?

• With the handle pointing forward

• With the point down by your side

• With the knife held up in the air

• With the blade sticking out towards others

What is the recommended way to hand somebody a knife?

• Leave it on the table for them to pick up

• Hand it to them directly

• Toss it to them

• Slide it across the counter to them

Why is it not advisable to wash knives in a dishwasher?

• The knives can get lost in the dishwasher

• The detergents in dishwashers are not good for the knives

• It wastes too much water

• The high heat can damage the knives

How should you store your knives?

• In a messy drawer

• In a knife kit with the blades facing the same direction

• In a dish rack

• In the bottom of a soapy sink