Have you ever pulled a knife out of a knife block and wondered, “What is this used for? And why is it different than the 10 other knives in this block?” Or gotten a kitchen utensil set, pulled out some contraption, and wondered what purpose it serves beyond taking up drawer space?
If you’ve ever faced this kitchen confusion, the following infographic is for you. It highlights commonly used and commonly confused knives and kitchen tools for slicing, dicing, peeling, and pressing. So, next time you need to fillet a fish or peel a potato, you’ll know exactly what utensil is right for the job.