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Grapefruit knife

A grapefruit knife is a special type of knife that is designed to help you eat grapefruits. Grapefruits are a type of fruit that are big and round, and they have a thick skin that covers the juicy, tangy flesh inside.

Now, the tricky thing about grapefruits is that they have a tough, bitter membrane that covers each section of fruit inside. This membrane can be hard to peel off with your fingers or even a regular knife. That's why people use grapefruit knives!

A grapefruit knife has a long, thin blade that is curved at the end. This curved end is helpful because it allows you to easily cut around the membrane and scoop out each section of fruit without making a mess or leaving any of the bitter membrane behind.

When you want to use a grapefruit knife, you'll start by cutting the grapefruit in half with a regular knife. Then, you'll take the grapefruit knife and gently cut around the edges of each section of fruit, following the curve of the membrane. Once you've cut all the way around, you can use the knife to scoop out the section of fruit cleanly and easily.

Using a grapefruit knife can make eating grapefruits a lot easier and more enjoyable. So, next time you have a grapefruit to eat, give it a try!
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