Kitchen Knife

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Chef's knife star. The chef's knife is the most popular kitchen knife because it can chop, slice, and dice almost any ingredient you need to prepare for a meal.

Bread knife's teeth. Bread knives have a special serrated (wavy) edge that lets them saw through crusty bread without squishing the soft inside.

Cleaver's power. A cleaver is a big, heavy knife with a wide blade that's perfect for breaking down tough ingredients like meat or butternut squash.

Steel stays sharp. Most kitchen knives are made from hardened steel, a strong material that holds its sharp edge much longer than softer metals.

Specialized tools. Beyond chef's knives, there are specialized blades like paring knives for small tasks and utility knives for detailed work.