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Some knife skills are easier than others. How knowledgeable are you when it comes to handling a knife? Take this quiz and find out!
What is the safest way to cut with a knife?
Cut towards yourself
Cut straight down
Cut away from yourself
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The safest way to cut with a knife it to cut away from yourself.Top 5 Knife Skills
Which of the following should you use when cleaning your knives?
Cold water
Hot water
Dish cloth
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Hot water should always be used when cleaning your knives.Top 5 Knife Skills
What is the term for a knife-sharpening stone?
Whetstone
Drystone
Coarse stone
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Wrong Answer
Whetstone is the term used for a knife-sharpening stone.Top 5 Knife Skills
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Which of the following is not a lubricant used when sharpening knives?
Lard
Oil
Water
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Lard should not be used as a lubricant when sharpening knives.Top 5 Knife Skills
Which of the following is not a method of chopping?
Wrist-fulcrum method
Tip-fulcrum method
Handle-fulcrum method
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The handle-fulcrum method is not a method of chopping.Top 5 Knife Skills
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Which knife skill is used to cut foods into uniform shapes and sizes?
Dicing
Chopping
Julienning
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Dicing is used to cut foods into uniform shapes and sizes.Top 5 Knife Skills
Which type of knife cut is described as the size of a matchstick?
Chop
Dice
Julienne
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Julienne is a type of knife cut that is sometimes described as the size of a matchstick.Top 5 Knife Skills
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What is the name of the small, round, metal attachment points that keep the blade and the handle together?
Rivets
Fasteners
Knife-bolts
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Rivets are the small, round, metal attachment points that keep the blade and the handle together.Top 5 Knife Skills
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