OXO Good Grips Spreader Knife (2023)

FAQs

Why does my butter knife have holes in it? ›

it's a butter knife with these small. slotted holes running down the edge of the blade. and is to help cool the butter.

The spreader's flexible blade allows you to easily spread peanut butter, cream cheese, jelly or any other condiment. It is multi-purpose in the fact that it is also great for slicing bread, cheese or snack meats.

Rather, diners at the breakfast, the luncheon, and the informal dinner table use an individual butter knife to apply butter to their bread. Individual butter knives have a round point, so as not to tear the bread, and are sometimes termed butter spreaders.

Well, the main difference is in their design. Butter knives have a blunt tip, while dinner knives are larger and have a sharp, serrated edge. When choosing the right knife for your needs, it is essential to consider the type of food you will be cutting and the size of your hands.

Under California Penal Code 21510 PC, butterfly knives are classified as a form of switchblade. Carrying, possessing in public, selling, or otherwise transferring a butterfly knife is illegal under this legislation.

Rust is another name for the compound called iron oxide ie. the red/orange flaky type substance that you see growing on metal. Iron oxide takes place when iron and oxygen react to moisture. And it doesn't necessarily even have to be water, if there is moisture in the air it can still make your kitchen knives rust.

The notch serves 2 purposes: It allows a quick visual reference to the edge that is broader and non-cutting (helpful when tyring to get a bit of butter).

The butter knife blade is on the right side so it can be held in the left hand for slicing and applying butter.

Yes. Not a problem at all (unless it is a steel core military round) or it's a plastic butter knife. Bullets are not strong at all, they are made of soft lead with an extremely thin copper shell around them.

This stainless steel knife is of a form found on breakfast tables throughout Germany. The traditional shape makes it ideal for buttering bread and toast, and for cutting cheese and crusty rolls. This traditional knife has a natural Cherry wood handle.

Where do you put the butter knife on a place setting? ›

Knife blades should always face the plate, except for the butter knife which lays on top of the bread plate pointing down and left. Napkins should be placed on the left of the fork, or, on the plate before service.

Baker's Knife, is an all-around utility knife for slicing cakes into layers and pastries into portions. Extra-strong blade with a coarse serrated edge and rounded tip. Overall knife length 19 3/4", blade length 14 3/8" Width at handle 1 3/8" Handle is blue plastic.

A cheese spreader, also known as a spatula knife, is made for applying cheese spreads and creamy, spreadable cheeses onto breads and crackers.

noun. : a small knife with rounded blade used for buttering bread at table.

A knife is not illegal because it is designed to open by the force of gravity and lock into place; the knife is illegal when it actually does open by the force of gravity and locks into place by means of a procedure used by the District Attorney's office to identify a gravity knife, called the “wrist flick test.”

Because a butterfly knife is a type of switchblade under Penal Code 17235 PC, they are prohibited by Penal Code 21510 PC. A butterfly knife can be folded to hide the blades.

Patina is a type of metal corrosion that causes stains and marks on the blade. It's very common for patina to appear on Ultra High Carbon and Carbon steel blades; it does not appear on stainless steel blades.

Black spots on butter are signs of mold formation. Butter with mold should be discarded. If your butter smells bad, decomposing, cheesy or sour then it has already gone bad. Spoiled butter is too soft– mushy or stringy when touched.

Butter can absorb the flavors and odors in a fridge, so store it tightly wrapped in the compartment away from other foods for the best results. Butter can be stored in the fridge for about three months, after that you might notice a change in quality and freshness. For longer storage, freeze your butter.

What is a true butter knife? ›

The definition of 'butter knife' refers to any non-serrated (straight edge) knife with a dull edge and a rounded point.

A small knife with a blunt edge blade that is used to apply spreads, such as butter, peanut butter, and cream cheese, on bread or dinner rolls.

To use this plastic sleeve, you remove the plunger, add an unwrapped stick of butter, replace the plunger, and then press the plunger upwards with your finger while gliding the butter across whatever it is you're buttering.

Never expose your fingers to the blade. Pay attention to the knife blade, and where the edge of the blade is at all times. Don't forget the three finger rule when slicing: one in front (your middle) and two behind (your index finger and ring finger). For more, check out Gordon Ramsay's list of essential kitchen knives.

The knife should be in the right hand and the fork in the left. However, if a knife is not needed – such as when eating pasta – the fork can be held in the right hand. Bread is always served and can be placed on the table cloth itself. It is considered unacceptable to use one's fingers to taste the food.

softens butter for quicker, easier spreading by carrying warmth from the palm of your hand to the edge of the blade, sparing your wrist from doing all the work.

Butter knives are the smallest table knives, and the blade is not on the same plane as the knife to allow space between your hand and the table when buttering. Some butter knives have a small notch on the back, which is said to be good for cutting a whole piece of butter and keeping it nice.

Butter knives can be distinguished from other cutlery by their safer dull-edge and rounded tip, which prevents tearing the bread as the butter is being spread.

Joker Knives is a renowned Spanish knife company that manufactures a wide and expanding range of the finest-quality fixed blade knives, folding knives, Bowie knives, saws, axes, survival knives, and hunting knives. The company was incorporated in 1987 in Albacete, Spain.

Balisong Knife: Also known as a butterfly knife, this weapon is recognizable by its two handles that rotate around the tang of the blade. John Wick uses this knife in films for quick and precise cuts.

What is a potato knife? ›

All-purpose knife for chopping, slicing, dicing of potatoes and other vegetables. High carbon steel blade.

The napkin goes to the left of the fork, or on the plate. The bread and butter knife is optional.

Where is the napkin supposed to go? If you have enough room between place settings, the napkin should go to the left of the fork(s). If you don't have room, the napkin should be placed on the plate or charger.

For a formal table: Place napkins to the left of the forks if there's room on the table; otherwise, you can place them under the forks, or position them on the charger or placemat. For an informal table: Place them under the forks, or in the middle of the place setting.

Deeply Rooted In Scandinavian History, The Seax, AKA “Scramasax” Or “Sax,” Was The Blade Shape Of Choice For The Much-Feared And Revered Vikings. Typically the Norsemen were associated with their famous axes, but, truth be known, they also carried a knife that saw more general use: the seax.

Look at your knife set and find the one with the thinnest blade. Then insert the blade into the center of the cake. If the knife comes out clean, the cake is done. If batter or crumbs stick to the blade, let your cake bake a few minutes more and retest with a clean knife.

Bavarian dress knife or Bavarian picnic knife are the common English terms for the special type of knife with a fixed blade called Trachtenmesser in Germany.

One of the most common questions we get from people new to Spyderco knives is “Why the Round Hole?” The Round Hole allows the blade of a folding knife to be swiftly and easily opened with only one hand.

There is a lanyard hole in the handle along with another in the finger guard. This is meant to allow the user to add a safety cord in order to improve the grip on the handle, which already allows for a solid grip. The finger-guard hole can also be used to assist in lashing to a spear when the situation warrants it.

Soft Cheese Knife

Soft cheese knives are specially designed for slicing soft cheese. They generally have holes in the blade to prevent the cheese from sticking. Wire cheese cutters are also used.

Why are there holes in my cheese knife? ›

It simply allows the cutter to prod the piece of cheese that they have just cut, and to give it to a fellow diner (or guest if they are a waiter) without touching it first.

The middle of the edge, often called the "sweet spot," is for those everyday knife tasks of slicing and dicing vegetables, meat, and fish. The heel is yet another tool, where the edge widens to a wedge shape.

The hollow edge is crafted with evenly spaced vertical indentations, which create small air pockets between the blade and the food. These small air pockets gently push food off the blade and reduce friction and drag.

A fuller is often used to widen a blade during smithing or forging. Fullers are sometimes inaccurately called blood grooves or blood gutters.

For the uninformed, OTF knives are a type of switchblade – that is, an automatic knife which deploys the blade 'automatically' on pressing a button or switch. Specifically, the OTF knife is a switchblade where the blade simply comes 'out the front'.

Santoku Knife

Originating from Japan, Santoku knives have long, slightly tapered blades and a drop point that allows precise cutting. The blades also have ridges on the edges. These ridges, called kullenschliff or a Granton edge, help prevent food items from sticking to the blade and reduce friction.

The Copperhead pattern is a jack knife with a Clip master blade and a Pen secondary blade. The pattern is known for the distinctive shape of the pocket end bolster. This pattern is often called a "Viet Nam" as it was very popular among GI's during the Viet Nam War.

An OTF Knife, also known as an out-the-front knife, sliding knife, telescoping knife, or angel blade, is a pocketknife with a blade that opens and closes through a hole in one end of the handle.

Piranha Knives specialize in excellent, USA, hand-made automatic knives with superb design and craftsmanship and a rock solid warranty on these user-friendly cutting tools. GPKnives now carries the full line of 6061-T6 Aircraft Grade Alloy folders sporting American 154CM or S30V stainless steel blades.

Calcium lactate is common in aged cheese. It is basically a natural calcium buildup that occurs over time during the aging process, and it sometimes will become visible on the surface of the cheese. Don't worry – it is completely natural and safe to eat!

What are the orange specks on cheese? ›

If you've ever spotted bright orange patches on the rind of a cheese, there's a good chance it was Sporendonema casei. While orange may instill a sense a fear, this orange mold isn't out to get you. It's a benign mold species that contributes unique aesthetics and flavors in cheese rind ecosystems.

No need to worry - these tiny white specks are actually a good thing. They're most likely calcium lactate crystals, also known as “cheese crystals.” They are completely safe to eat, and usually signify that a cheese is flavorful and well-aged.