How does a cheese knife work and what are its uses?

[pamperedkel]

can someone please tell me how the cheese knife works? I have never actually seen it but I had a customer ask me how to use her's, she says it's wierd

Kelly

 

[PCAbby]

It works just like a regular knife. It also has slit in the middle that you can use to shave cheese, but i just use mine like a normal knife..

 

[Admin Greg]

The cheese knife is a special type of knife designed specifically for cutting and serving cheese. It typically has a sharp, pointed tip and a wide, flat blade with a curved edge. The tip is used for piercing and cutting through hard cheeses, while the flat blade is used for slicing through soft and semi-soft cheeses.To use the cheese knife, first determine the type of cheese you are cutting. For hard cheeses, such as cheddar or parmesan, use the pointed tip to pierce through the cheese and then use a sawing motion to cut the cheese into desired slices. For softer cheeses, such as brie or camembert, use the flat blade to slice through the cheese in a smooth, downward motion.Once the cheese is cut, the cheese knife can also be used to serve the cheese by sliding the blade under the cut piece and lifting it onto a plate or serving platter.Some cheese knives also have a forked end, which can be used to hold the cheese in place while cutting or to pick up and serve the cut pieces.Overall, the key to using a cheese knife effectively is to use a gentle sawing or slicing motion and to adjust your technique depending on the type and texture of the cheese you are cutting.