Utility Knife: The Handy Helper for Small Cuts & Care
Not every job calls for a big knife. The utility knife is the nimble helper for all those small everyday cuts – here's how to use and look after it.
What the Utility Knife Is For
Slicing fruit, chopping herbs, prepping tomatoes, cheese or a quick snack board: the handy, roughly 13 cm blade sits lightly in your hand and is the natural choice wherever a chef's knife would be too much. Shop the kjøk utility knife.
The Right Technique
Ideal for fine, freehand cuts – hulling strawberries, slicing garlic, deseeding peppers. On the board, use it like a small chef's knife with a claw grip; in your hand, say when peeling, work in short, controlled strokes towards your thumb.
Utility Knife or Chef's Knife?
The utility knife handles the small and fiddly jobs; the chef's knife is the big all-rounder. Between them, they cover almost every cutting task – the small one for precision, the large one for volume.
Care & Storage
Wash and dry it by hand, and look after the olive wood handle now and then with food-safe oil – never in the dishwasher. Store it blade-safe on a magnetic strip or in its case.
kjøk Tip
Lovely for a quick starter platter: slice fruit, cheese and radishes thinly and finish with freshly ground pepper.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a utility knife for? All the small, precise cutting jobs where a big knife would be unwieldy.
Utility knife or chef's knife? The utility knife for fiddly work, the chef's knife as the all-rounder.
How big is the blade? Around 13 cm – handy and easy to control.
Can I use it for peeling? Yes, with short strokes towards your thumb; for larger amounts, a peeler is more comfortable.
Can it go in the dishwasher? No – hand washing protects both the blade and the olive wood handle.
How often should I sharpen it? As soon as the cut starts to feel like hard work; a pull-through sharpener is usually enough.
Is it suitable for children's hands? It's compact, but still sharp – supervision only. Find every model in our knife collection.
