Kitchen Knives & Cutlery | 33 Types for Home Cooks

Trimmer

$81 Cutco’s version of the utility knife. A customer-favorite for over 40 years. This is your go-to knife for prep work and will help you get fast, professional results. Slice fruits and vegetables, cut corn off the cob and trim fat from steaks, chops and roasts. 4-7/8" Double-D®-edge blade.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE TRIMMER

Trim fat from meat
Slice tomatoes
Slice bacon
Section grapefruit

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Slice citrus
Remove broccoli and cauliflower florets
Slice radishes
Peel and slice mangoes

4" Paring Knife

$75 The longest of Cutco's family of paring knives. This knife is a trusted prepping essential. Versatile enough to peel, pare and cut a variety of fruits and vegetables. You will find yourself reaching for this knife every day.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 4" PARING KNIFE

Trim and slice okra
Core bell peppers
Slice portobello mushrooms
Peel apples

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Slice avocados
Slice strawberries
Slice guava
Peel potatoes

2-3/4" Paring Knife

$72 Paring knives are an absolute essential in every kitchen. Perfect for paring fruits and vegetables like apples and potatoes, the super-sharp short stainless steel blade gives you maximum control for precision cutting. Create vegetable platters, fruit salads and decorative garnishes like radish roses and celery curls.

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BEST USES FOR THE 2-3/4" PARING KNIFE

Score dates
Slice bananas
Peel and slice apricots
Remove ginger knobs

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Trim and slice horseradish
Core tomatillos
Remove broccoli florets
Trim and slice green beans

7-5/8" Petite Chef

$152 A shorter version of the 9-1/4" French Chef. The essential knife for cutting fruits and vegetables and is ideal for chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing. Pick up and transfer ingredients with wide blade. A classic for all great home cooks.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 7-5/8" PETITE CHEF

Chop, slice and dice onions
Chop and mince fresh herbs
Slice and mince garlic
Remove florets and chop broccoli

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Chop leafy greens
Slice root vegetables
Chop nuts
Trim corn off the cob

Table Knife

$46 Cutco's best-selling knife. This knife does it all at mealtime whether it's a special occasion or an everyday meal. Cut everything on your plate and slice through even the thickest chops with ease. Table Knives stay sharp for years.

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BEST USES FOR THE TABLE KNIFE

Cut pork chops
Spread butter
Cut salad
Cut asparagus

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Spread condiments
Cut steak
Halve hardboiled eggs

Stainless Table Knife

$65 Cutco’s best-selling knife with a stainless handle. This knife does it all at mealtime whether it’s a special occasion or an everyday meal. Cut everything on your plate and slice through even the thickest chops with ease. Stays sharp for years. 3-3/4” Double-D®-edge blade.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE STAINLESS TABLE KNIFE

Cut pork chops
Spread butter
Cut salad
Cut asparagus

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Spread condiments
Cut steak
Halve hardboiled eggs

Steak Knife

$80 Impressive in size and heft and a substantial knife at mealtime. Bigger and bolder than Table Knives, use Steak Knives to effortlessly cut through the thickest steaks, lasagna and other meats.

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BEST USES FOR THE STEAK KNIFE

Cut steak
Cut Brussels sprouts
Cut baked potatoes
Slice portobello mushrooms

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Cut stuffed pork chops
Cut lasagna
Slice green beans

Spatula Spreader

$80 This is more than a knife with its wide, flexible blade. It’s an all-in-one tool that mixes, spreads, slices and serves making clean-up easier. Makes a great gift! Wide blade is ideal for engraving. 5" blade.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SPATULA SPREADER

Slice sandwiches
Spread frosting
Serve brownies
Halve bagels

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Scoop and spread condiments
Slice and serve lasagna
Slice and spread avocado
Slice and serve pie

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Traditional Cheese Knife

$99 Designed for cutting hard to soft cheeses. Also try it on vegetables and fruits, like potatoes and tomatoes. Perforations keep dense foods from sticking. A must-have for anyone who likes to entertain. Makes the perfect hostess gift.

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BEST USES FOR THE TRADITIONAL CHEESE KNIFE

Slice cheese
Slice tomatoes
Slice cured meats
Slice potato

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Slice apples
Slice root vegetables
Slice persimmon
Slice lemons

3" Gourmet Paring Knife

$72 If you prefer a paring knife with a slightly wider blade, this one's for you! Perfect for paring fruits and vegetables like apples and potatoes. Super-sharp short blade for maximum control and precision cutting. Create vegetable platters, fruit salads and decorative garnishes like radish roses and celery curls.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 3" GOURMET PARING KNIFE

Slice strawberries
Trim and slice jalapeños
Peel and slice peaches
Peel potatoes

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Trim and slice hot peppers
Remove cauliflower florets
Peel apples
Slice plums

6-3/4" Petite Carver

$118 A smaller version of Cutco’s 9" Carver. Use this knife to carve thin, smooth, even slices of smaller meats like chicken, steak or ham. Also use to slice larger fruits and vegetables like cantaloupe and eggplant. Combine with Turning Fork for a small carving set.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 6-3/4" PETITE CARVER

Carve chicken
Butterfly pork loin
Slice cantaloupe
Slice papaya

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Slice eggplant
Halve grapefruits
Trim pork loin
Section crown roast

Hardy Slicer

$159 It’s bold enough for all of your heavy jobs. Easily cut through cured meats like salami and pepperoni. Confidently cut through large fruits and vegetables with thick rinds, like squash and melons. 6-1/4" Double-D®-edge blade

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE HARDY SLICER

Slice jicama
Slice pepperoni
Slice turnips
Slice beets

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Slice hard cheese
Slice sweet potatoes
Slice papayas
Slice and peel pineapples

Vegetable Knife

$167 THE knife for vegetable prep. Chop, slice and dice ingredients for soups, stews and vegetable platters. Its wide blade is perfect for moving ingredients from the cutting board to the pan.

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BEST USES FOR THE VEGETABLE KNIFE

Slice eggplant
Slice leeks
Slice rutabagas
Slice pineapples

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Chop collard greens
Chop radicchio
Slice melons
Slice winter squash

9" Carver

$125 Carve with confidence. This knife delivers smooth, even slices every time. Suited for carving large cuts of meat, like holiday turkey, baked ham or large roasts. Combine with Carving Fork for a carving set.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 9" CARVER

Carve turkey
Slice watermelon
Carve leg of lamb
Slice bone-in ham

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Carve large roasts
Slice cantaloupes
Slice honey dew
Disjoint turkey and chicken wings

2-3/4" Bird’s Beak Paring Knife

$75 Designed for intricate cutting, this knife is great for fluting mushrooms or creating vegetable garnishes, like radish roses. The special curved blade makes easy work of paring small round fruit and vegetables.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 2-3/4" BIRD'S BEAK PARING KNIFE

Hull, stem and garnish strawberries
Hull tomatoes
Flute mushrooms
Peel apples

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Hull persimmons
Make radish garnishes
Peel and pit peaches
Score dates and figs

9-3/4" Slicer

$126 Say goodbye to squashed bread. This bread knife glides effortlessly through freshly baked breads. The long, narrow blade provides thin slices with one continuous stroke. Great for slicing angel food cake, baguettes, boneless ham and for shredding cabbage.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 9-3/4" SLICER

Shred cabbage
Slice bread
Slice cake
Slice boneless ham

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Shred lettuce
Slice eggplant
Slice turkey breast

9-1/4" French Chef

$166 Well balanced and sharp, the chef knife is the foundation of every home kitchen. Achieve professional results at home while you chop, slice, dice and mince.

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BEST USES FOR THE 9-1/4" FRENCH CHEF

Slice and cube melons
Slice squash
Chop Swiss chard
Chop and rice cauliflower

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Slice, dice and mince onions
Chop and mince herbs
Slice eggplant
Slice and chop root vegetables

7-3/4" Petite Slicer

$122 Use this bread knife to slice cake, warm bread and triple-decker sandwiches. The long, narrow blade provides thin slices with one continuous stroke. Great for slicing roasts, prime rib and ham. Also shred cabbage and lettuce.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 7-3/4" PETITE SLICER

Halve bagels
Shred lettuce
Slice pork loin
Slice baguette

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Slice banana bread
Slice bread
Slice eggplant
Slice boneless ham

Butcher Knife

$140 Heavy-duty and tough, the wide belly and clip point allow for accuracy when segmenting and trimming larger cuts of meat and larger fruits and vegetables. Disjoint chicken, turkey and duck. Slice thick-husked melon, squash and fresh pineapple. 8-1/8" Straight-edge blade.

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BEST USES FOR THE BUTCHER KNIFE

Disjoint chicken
Slice watermelon
Cut lamb chops
Slice winter squash

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Section meats
Slice pineapples
Remove pork ribs

7" Santoku

$153 This multi-functional knife chops, slices and dices meats and vegetables with ease. Use it for everything, from slicing sushi and butterflying chicken breasts to dicing vegetables. Ultra-sharp straight-edge blade cuts smoothly. Wide blade for easy transfer of ingredients. Low tip ideal for intricate cutting and boning.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 7" SANTOKU

Chop bok choy
Slice and dice carrots and celery
Slice papaya
Slice sushi

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Butterfly chicken breasts
Slice peppers
Chop bean sprouts
Slice and dice potatoes

Boning Knife

$110 The thin, flexible blade is designed to get right to the bone. Sharp and agile, this knife gives you complete control when boning chicken breasts or butterflying pork or lamb chops. 6-1/8" Straight-edge blade.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE BONING KNIFE

Remove bones from chicken
Butterfly pork loin
Trim fat from beef

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Slice venison
Remove bones from turkey
Trim lamb

Mini Cheese Knife

$88 A perfect companion for the Traditional Cheese Knife. Designed for cutting small blocks of hard to soft cheeses. Perforations keep dense foods from sticking. A must-have for anyone who likes to entertain. Makes an impressive hostess gift. 3-3/4" Micro Double-D™-edge blade.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE MINI CHEESE KNIFE

Spread soft cheese
Slice small blocks of cheese
Slice kiwi
Slice shallots

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Slice dried fruits
Slice limes
Slice cherry tomatoes

Santoku-Style Cheese Knife

$88 This knife is designed for cutting small blocks of hard to soft cheeses. Perforations keep dense foods from sticking. Use tip to cut cheese packaging. A must-have for anyone who likes to entertain. Makes the perfect hostess gift. 3-3/4" Micro Double-D™-edge blade.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SANTOKU-STYLE CHEESE KNIFE

Open cheese packaging
Slice cheese
Remove casing and slice pepperoni
Slice cherry tomatoes

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Slice artichoke hearts
Slice limes
Slice shallots
Slice kiwi

Cheese Knife

$81 Designed for cutting hard to soft cheeses. Also try this knife on vegetables and fruits, like potatoes and tomatoes. Perforations keep dense foods from sticking. Its soft-grip handle is comfortable to hold. A must-have for anyone who likes to entertain. 4-1/2" Micro Double-D™-edge blade.

No sheath is available for this knife, if you prefer a knife with a sheath, please visit our Traditional Cheese Knife.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE CHEESE KNIFE

Slice cheese
Peel rutabagas
Slice tomatoes
Slice cucumbers

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Slice root vegetables
Slice potatoes
Slice cured meats
Slice apples

5" Petite Santoku

$138 A smaller version of Cutco’s 7" Santoku. This knife is designed for smooth chopping, slicing and dicing of small fruits and vegetables. Ultra-sharp straight-edge blade cuts cleanly. Wide blade for easy transfer of ingredients. Low tip ideal for intricate cutting and boning.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 5" PETITE SANTOKU

Slice and mince ginger
Chop endive
Slice apples
Slice Brussels sprouts

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Slice garlic
Slice leeks
Chop dates
Slice portobello mushrooms

4" Gourmet Paring Knife

$75 Combining the length of the 4" Paring Knife with the unique shape of the 3" Gourmet Paring Knife, this knife will soon become a food-prep favorite. Versatile enough to peel, pare and cut a variety of medium-sized fruits and vegetables. Ergonomic handle gives you control the entire time.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 4" GOURMET PARING KNIFE

Score pomegranates
Slice avocados
Core bell peppers
Remove Brussels sprouts from stalk

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Slice tomatillos
Slice guavas
Slice pears

Cleaver With Sheath

$229 A serious knife you can handle with confidence. The thick, slightly curved blade is designed for easily disjointing chicken, turkey and duck. Separate frozen foods. Heavy-duty enough to pound and tenderize cutlets and powerful enough to crack spareribs. 7" Straight-edge blade.

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BEST USES FOR THE CLEAVER

Disjoint poultry
Tenderize beef
Break down/crack spareribs

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Cut frozen meats
Process venison
Tenderize chicken breasts
Crack lobsters

Santoku-Style Trimmer

$85 A Santoku version of Cutco’s utility knife. This knife is designed to slice fruits and vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers and section citrus like grapefruit and oranges. Trim excess fat and use tip for boning rib roasts, steak and fish. 4-7/8" Double-D®-edge blade.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SANTOKU-STYLE TRIMMER

Slice citrus
Slice okra
Trim asparagus
Slice tomatillos

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Slice kiwis
Cube meats
Slice mushrooms
Slice French bread or baguettes

Santoku-Style 3" Paring Knife

$79 A Santoku version of Cutco’s Paring Knife. This knife is perfect for slicing small fruits and vegetables like apples and potatoes. Super-sharp short blade for maximum control and precision cutting. Use it for slicing ginger and garlic on the cutting board.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SANTOKU-STYLE 3" PARING KNIFE

Slice garlic
Slice peaches
Slice figs
Slice strawberries

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Slice ginger
Core bell peppers
Slice bananas
Slice radishes

Salmon Knife

$125 Impress your guests with beautiful thin fillets of salmon and tuna. The thin blade is sharp and flexible to remove the delicate skin from fresh fish. Perfect for making sushi, too. 9-7/8" Straight-edge blade.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SALMON KNIFE

Remove salmon skin
Slice smoked salmon
Cut tuna fillets

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Fillet seabass
Slice haddock
Slice venison
Cut snapper fillets

Gourmet Prep Knife

$159 A hefty knife that makes easy work of food prep. Sharp point and Double-D®-edge easily pierce and slice through foods like summer squash and melons. Ideal for cutting and coring cabbage and pineapple. Cut through cured meats, like salami and pepperoni, with minimal effort. 6-1/4" Double-D®-edge blade

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE GOURMET PREP KNIFE

Remove broccoli and cauliflower florets
Remove stems from artichokes
Slice hard cheese
Slice cantaloupes

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Slice pepperoni
Slice yams
Slice apples
Slice jicamas

Santoku-Style 8" Carver

$126 A Santoku version of Cutco’s Carver. This knife delivers smooth, even slices every time. Suited for carving large cuts of meat, like holiday turkey, baked ham or large roasts. Combine with Carving Fork for a carving set.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SANTOKU-STYLE 8" CARVER

Carve chicken
Slice pork loin
Slice honeydew
Slice papaya

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Slice eggplant
Halve grapefruit
Slice boneless ham
Slice venison

Santoku-Style 10" Slicer

$134 A Santoku version of Cutco’s Slicer. This knife glides effortlessly through freshly baked breads. Long, narrow blade provides thin slices with one continuous stroke. Great for slicing angel food cake, baguettes, boneless ham and for shredding cabbage.

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SANTOKU-STYLE 10" SLICER

Shred cabbage
Slice bread
Slice cake
Slice turkey breast

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Slice boneless ham
Shred lettuce
Slice eggplant

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 4" PARING KNIFE

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BEST USES FOR THE 2-3/4" PARING KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 7-5/8" PETITE CHEF

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BEST USES FOR THE TABLE KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE STAINLESS TABLE KNIFE

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BEST USES FOR THE STEAK KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SPATULA SPREADER

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BEST USES FOR THE TRADITIONAL CHEESE KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 3" GOURMET PARING KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 6-3/4" PETITE CARVER

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE HARDY SLICER

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BEST USES FOR THE VEGETABLE KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 9" CARVER

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 2-3/4" BIRD'S BEAK PARING KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 9-3/4" SLICER

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BEST USES FOR THE 9-1/4" FRENCH CHEF

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 7-3/4" PETITE SLICER

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BEST USES FOR THE BUTCHER KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 7" SANTOKU

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE BONING KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE MINI CHEESE KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SANTOKU-STYLE CHEESE KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE CHEESE KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 5" PETITE SANTOKU

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE 4" GOURMET PARING KNIFE

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BEST USES FOR THE CLEAVER

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SANTOKU-STYLE TRIMMER

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SANTOKU-STYLE 3" PARING KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SALMON KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE GOURMET PREP KNIFE

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SANTOKU-STYLE 8" CARVER

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RECOMMENDED USES FOR THE SANTOKU-STYLE 10" SLICER

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