Mastering Knife Safety Skills

During a cooking class, Benjamin was asked: What is the primary use of a chef's knife?

• Peeling fruits

• Chopping and slicing

• Filleting fish

• Carving meat

Mia is learning how to cook and wants to know which of the following is a proper knife handling technique?

• Holding the knife by the blade

• Using a dull knife for safety

• Keeping your fingers curled under when cutting

• Cutting towards your body

Jackson is learning how to cook and wants to know how often he should sharpen his kitchen knives. How often should he do it?

• Once a year

• Every time you use them

• When they become dull

• Every month

Avery is learning how to safely clean kitchen utensils. What is the safest way for Avery to clean a knife?

• In the dishwasher

• By hand, with the blade facing away from you

• Soaking in water overnight

• Using a steel wool pad

Grace is preparing a salad and wants to use a cutting technique that involves a rocking motion. Which technique should she use?

• Chopping

• Slicing

• Dicing

• Mincing

William was preparing dinner when he accidentally cut himself while using a knife. What should he do first?

• Continue working to finish the task

• Apply pressure to stop the bleeding

• Rinse the cut with hot water

• Cover the cut with a bandage immediately

Michael is organizing his kitchen. Where is the safest place for him to store knives?

• In a drawer with other utensils

• On a magnetic strip

• In a knife block

• On the countertop

David is preparing a meal and notices his knife isn't cutting as smoothly as before. What is the purpose of honing a knife?

• To sharpen the blade

• To clean the blade

• To realign the edge of the blade

• To polish the handle

Emma is preparing sandwiches for a picnic. Which type of knife is best for slicing bread?

• Paring knife

• Chef's knife

• Serrated knife

• Boning knife

Olivia is learning how to sharpen her kitchen knives. What is the correct angle to hold a knife when sharpening it on a whetstone?

• 10 degrees

• 20 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 40 degrees