Knife Vocabulary | Different Types of Kitchen Knives with Pictures and Meanings

In this post, you will learn the names of different types of kitchen knives in English with pictures, pronunciation, meanings, and example sentences. You will also discover the names of the different parts of a kitchen knife. This vocabulary guide will help you expand your English vocabulary and become familiar with common kitchen-related terms.

Chef’s Knife / ˈʃefs naɪf / n {plural chef's knives} [the main workhorse tool in most kitchens, usually with an 8- to 10-inch blade and a curved edge that allows you to rock the knife back and forth on a cutting board] (রান্নাঘরে খাবার কাটা, কুচি করা ও টুকরো করার জন্য ব্যবহৃত বড় ছুরি): A chef’s knife is useful for chopping vegetables and slicing meat.

Paring Knife / ˈpeərɪŋ naɪf / n [a small knife with a short blade, usually 2.5 to 4 inches long, used for delicate tasks like peeling, trimming, and slicing small fruits and vegetables] (ফল ও সবজির খোসা ছাড়ানো এবং ছোট করে কাটার জন্য ব্যবহৃত ছোট ছুরি): She used a paring knife to peel the apple.

Utility Knife / juːˈtɪləti naɪf / n {also box cutter} [a versatile cutting knife with a short blade that can be replaced or put inside the handle if not being used and used for general work or kitchen tasks] (রান্নাঘরে ব্যবহৃত বহুমুখী ছোট বা মাঝারি আকারের ছুরি): He used a utility knife to cut the vegetables.

Bread Knife / ˈbred naɪf / n [a long, sharp knife with a serrated (saw-toothed) blade designed to slice through bread without crushing the soft] (পাউরুটি কাটার জন্য ব্যবহৃত খাঁজকাটা ধারযুক্ত ছুরি): Use a bread knife to cut the loaf into slices.

Boning Knife / ˈbəʊnɪŋ naɪf / n [a specialized, thin knife with a narrow blade and a sharp, pointed tip used to remove bones from meat, poultry, and fish] (মাংস থেকে হাড় আলাদা করার জন্য ব্যবহৃত সরু ছুরি): The chef used a boning knife to remove the bones from the meat.

Fillet Knife / ˈfɪleɪ naɪf / n {also called filleting knife} [a thin, flexible knife designed specifically for cutting the flesh away from the bones and skin of fish with minimal waste] (মাছের ফিলেট কাটার জন্য ব্যবহৃত পাতলা ও নমনীয় ছুরি): She used a fillet knife to prepare the fish.

Cleaver / ˈkliːvər / n [a large, heavy knife with a wide, rectangular blade used mainly by butchers and cooks to hack through thick meat and soft bones] (বিশেষ করে মাংস কাটার জন্য ব্যবহৃত চওড়া ও ভারী ফলার বড় ছুরি): The butcher used a cleaver to cut the meat into pieces.

Santoku Knife / sænˈtəʊkuː naɪf / n [a Japanese all-purpose kitchen knife whose name means “three virtues,” with a sheepsfoot tip that excels at push-cutting through vegetables, meat, and fish without requiring a rocking technique] (জাপানি বহুমুখী রান্নাঘরের ছুরি): A Santoku knife is popular for preparing vegetables and meat.

Nakiri Knife / nəˈkɪəri naɪf / n [a Japanese kitchen knife whose name literally means “vegetable cutter” or “knife for cutting greens,” designed mainly for cutting vegetables] (মূলত সবজি কাটার জন্য তৈরি জাপানি রান্নাঘরের ছুরি): A Nakiri knife is especially useful for cutting vegetables.

Carving Knife / ˈkɑːvɪŋ naɪf / n [a long, sharp and thin knife designed specifically for slicing thin, even portions of cooked meat, poultry, or roasts] (রান্না করা মাংসকে টুকরো বা স্লাইস করার জন্য ব্যবহৃত লম্বা ও সরু ছুরি): He used a carving knife to slice the roast.

Slicing Knife / ˈslaɪsɪŋ naɪf / n [a long, thin kitchen knife with an 8- to 12-inch blade designed to cut uniform, thin slices of cooked or raw meats, fish, and poultry] (খাবারকে পাতলা স্লাইসে কাটার জন্য ব্যবহৃত লম্বা ও সরু ছুরি): A slicing knife is ideal for cutting cooked meat into thin slices.

Steak Knife / ˈsteɪk naɪf / n [a table knife with a sharp or serrated blade designed to easily and cleanly cut steak] (স্টেক কাটার জন্য ব্যবহৃত ধারালো বা খাঁজকাটা ফলার টেবিল ছুরি): He used a steak knife to cut the steak.

Tomato Knife / təˈmɑːtəʊ naɪf / n [a small serrated kitchen knife designed to slice through tomatoes. The serrated edge allows the knife to penetrate the tomatoes’ skin quickly and with a minimum of pressure without crushing the flesh; many tomato knives have forked tips that allow the user to lift and move the tomato slices after they have been cut] (টমেটো কাটার জন্য ব্যবহৃত ছোট খাঁজকাটা ছুরি): A tomato knife can cut through the skin easily.

Cheese Knife / ˈtʃiːz naɪf / n [a small knife with a curved blade ending in two sharp points, designed to cut, slice, spread, and pick up pieces of cheese cleanly without sticking or tearing the block] (বিভিন্ন ধরনের চিজ কাটার জন্য তৈরি ছুরি): She used a cheese knife to cut the cheese into pieces.

Oyster Knife / ˈɔɪstə naɪf / n [a short, thick-bladed specialized tool used to prise open oyster shucks and separate the meat from the shuck] (ঝিনুক খোলার জন্য তৈরি ছোট ও শক্ত ছুরি): The chef used an oyster knife to open the oysters shuck.

Deba Knife / ˈdeɪbə naɪf / n [a traditional Japanese single-beveled knife designed primarily for butchering and filleting whole fish, with a wide, thick blade that is among the thickest of Japanese kitchen knives] (মূলত মাছ প্রস্তুত করার কাজে ব্যবহৃত ঐতিহ্যবাহী জাপানি ছুরি): A Deba knife is traditionally used to prepare fish.

Mezzaluna Knife / ˌmetsəˈluːnə naɪf / n [a crescent-shaped knife with a curved blade and handles at each end, which is rocked back and forth to chop ingredients, and whose name literally means “half-moon” in Italian] (দুই প্রান্তে হাতলযুক্ত বাঁকানো ফলার একটি ছুরি, যা উপকরণ কুচি করতে ব্যবহৃত হয়): She used a mezzaluna to chop the herbs.

Butcher Knife / ˈbʊtʃə naɪf / n {also butcher's knife} [a large, heavy-duty, and very sharp knife designed specifically for cutting, dressing, and portioning meat] (কসাইরা মাংস প্রস্তুত ও কাটার জন্য যে বড় ছুরি ব্যবহার করেন): The butcher used a butcher knife to prepare the meat.

Pocket Knife / ˈpɑːkɪt naɪf / n [a small knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle, also known as a jackknife, or a folding knife, referred to as a penknife, though a penknife may also be a specific kind of pocketknife, typical blade length is 5 to 15 centimeters] (পকেটে বহন করার জন্য তৈরি ছোট ভাঁজ করা ছুরি): He always carries a pocket knife when he goes camping.

Honing Steel / ˈhəʊnɪŋ stiːl / n [a long rod made of steel, ceramic, or diamond-coated material used to realign and straighten a knife's microscopic cutting edge back into place] (ছুরির ধারকে সঠিক অবস্থানে ফিরিয়ে আনতে ও ধার ঠিক রাখতে ব্যবহৃত একটি স্টিলের দণ্ড): He used a honing steel to maintain the edge of his chef’s knife.

Knife Anatomy / əˈnætəmi /

Finally, let’s learn the names of the different parts of a kitchen knife. These include the blade, handle, point, tip, spine, belly, edge, heel, bolster, tang, rivet, and butt.