Cheese knife

Cheese Knife

A cheese knife is a type of kitchen knife specialized for the cutting of cheese. Different cheeses require different knives, primarily according to hardness; most often "cheese knife" refers to a knife designed for soft cheese.

Etymology

The term "cheese knife" is derived from the Old English word "ceese" (cheese) and the Middle English word "knif" (knife).

Types of Cheese Knives

There are several types of cheese knives, which are suitable for different types of cheese.

Hard Cheese Knife

A hard cheese knife is designed to cut through hard and semi-hard cheeses. It typically has a sharp point for piercing the rind and a wide blade for making clean slices.

Soft Cheese Knife

A soft cheese knife is designed for soft and creamy cheeses. It typically has a narrow, offset blade to prevent the cheese from sticking to the knife.

Cheese Slicer

A cheese slicer is a tool used to cut semi-hard and hard cheeses. It consists of a handle and a thin wire or blade for slicing. The cheese slicer was invented by Thor Bjørklund in 1925 in Norway.

Related Terms

• Cheese plane
• Cheese cutter
• Cheese spreader

See Also

• List of cheese dishes
• List of cheeses

References

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