A knife is a handheld cutting tool that consists of a sharp edge blade and a handle. It is used to cut, slice, or carve food items, wood, leather, etc. Here, we have listed all the common types of knife.
Common Types of Knife
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![](https://www.product-bank.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/santoku-knife.png)
![](https://www.product-bank.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/boning-knife.png)
![](https://www.product-bank.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cleaver-knife.png)
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![](https://www.product-bank.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fish-knife.png)
Other Types of Knife
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Utility Knife (बहु-उपयोगी चाकू)
It consists of a sharp edge slim bade with a sharp tip, and a handle. It is generally used to cut or chop vegetables, fruits, and other food items.
Chef Knife (बावर्ची चाकू)
It consists of a sharp edge long broad blade with a wide heel, a pointed tip, and a handle. It is generally used to chop multiple vegetables at once.
Serrated Bread Knife (ब्रेड काटने वाला चाकू)
It consists of a sharp, serrated edge long slim blade and a handle. It is generally used to cut or slice bread and cake.
Peeling Knife (छिलका उतारने वाला चाकू)
It consists of a sharp curved edge (inwards) slim blade with a pointed tip and a handle. It is generally used to peel off the outer layer of vegetables and fruits.
Nakiri Knife (सब्जी काटने वाला चाकू)
It consists of a sharp edge long rectangular blade and a handle. It is generally used to chop vegetables.
Santoku Knife (मछली काटने वाला चाकू)
It consists of a sharp straight-edge broad blade with a drop-point tip and a handle. It is generally used for cutting fish.
Boning Knife (माँस-हड्डी काटने वाला चाकू)
It consists of a sharp tapered edge slim short blade with a pointed tip and a handle. It is generally used for cutting meat bones.
Cleaver Knife (बड़ा माँस काटने वाला चाकू)
It consists of a sharp slightly curved (outwards) edge broad rectangular-shaped blade and a handle. It is also called a butcher's knife. It is generally used to chop raw meat.
Carving Knife (नक्काशी करने वाला चाकू)
It usually consists of a sharp edge flat slim blade with a pointed tip and a handle. It is used to evenly slice food items, and carve patterns in wood, stone, or leather.
Types of Carving Knife:
• Food CK
• Wood CK
• Leather CK
etc.
Fish Knife (मछली काटने वाला चाकू)
A fish knife usually consists of a sharp edge thin flexible blade. It is used to cut or slice fish and remove bones.
Types of Fish Knife:
• Salmon Knife
• Filleting Knife
etc.
Paring Knife (फल-सब्जी काटने वाला चाकू)
It consists of a sharp edge slim short blade with a pointed tip and a handle. It is generally used to cut vegetables and fruits.
Hiking Knife (जंगल-यात्रा में उपयोगी चाकू)
It consists of both sharp edge and serrated edge, strong blade with a handle. It is used to cut small branches of trees, start the fire, etc.
Foldable Knife (तह हो सकने वाला चाकू)
It consists of a sharp edge foldable blade and a handle. It is generally used as a pocket knife.