Kitchen knife

A kitchen knife is a special tool used in the kitchen for cutting and preparing food. It has a sharp blade made of metal, and a handle to hold onto. Kitchen knives look different than other knives because they are made specifically for cutting food.

The blade is the part of the knife that does the cutting and is often shaped like a triangle. The sharp edge of the blade is smooth and shiny and is designed to cut through things like vegetables, meat, bread, and fruit.

The handle is the part of the knife that you hold onto. It is usually made of plastic, wood or metal and is shaped so it fits comfortably in your hand. The handle has a spot called a bolster where the blade is attached and helps to balance the weight of the knife.

To use a kitchen knife safely, you should hold the handle firmly with one hand and use the other hand to guide the food as you cut it. Make sure your fingers are out of the way and keep the blade pointed away from your body. When you’re not using the knife, it’s important to keep it sharp and stored safely in a knife block or protective cover.

Remember, always use a kitchen knife with the help of an adult and be very careful not to get hurt. Bigger knives are not always better, smaller ones are useful too. And most importantly, mealtimes are a lot more fun when your food is cut up nicely!