ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Butcher knife

Hi there! Have you ever helped your mom or dad cut up fruits or veggies for dinner? Well, a butcher knife is a bigger and sharper version of the knife you use at home!

Butcher knives are used by people called butchers, who work in places called butcher shops. In these shops, they cut up big pieces of meat like beef, pork, and chicken into smaller pieces that you can cook and eat.

The blade of a butcher knife is long and wide, and usually has a curve to it. This helps the butcher slice through the meat easily and smoothly. The handle of the knife is usually made of wood or plastic, and is designed to fit nicely in the butcher's hand.

It's important to be very careful when using a butcher knife, because the blade is sharp enough to cut through bones and tough meat. Butchers have to be trained to use the knife safely and correctly, so they don't accidentally hurt themselves or others.

So there you go, a butcher knife is a big and sharp knife used by butchers to cut up meat. Just remember, always be careful when handling sharp objects!