Butter knife
Butter Knife
A butter knife (/ˈbʌtər naɪf/) is a type of utensil used primarily for spreading butter or other similar spreads onto slices of bread.
Etymology
The term "butter knife" is derived from its primary use of spreading butter. The word "butter" comes from the Old English butere, which is derived from the Greek boutyron. This term was a compound of bous, meaning "cow", and tyros, meaning "cheese". The word "knife" comes from the Old English cnif, possibly derived from the Old Norse knifr.
Usage
A butter knife has a dull edge compared to a kitchen knife and is not meant for cutting or slicing. It is designed with a broad and rounded point to scoop and spread butter easily. Some butter knives have a serrated edge on one side for cutting through harder spreads or crusts.
Related Terms
- Cutlery: General term for kitchen utensils, including the butter knife.
- Table knife: A type of knife used for dining, a category which includes the butter knife.
- Cheese knife: A type of knife specifically designed for cutting cheese, which can sometimes resemble a butter knife.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Butter knife
- Wikipedia's article - Butter knife
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