Knife Safety

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Across
  1. 3. to cut in irregular pieces some large and some small
  2. 5. to cut into thin, large pieces
  3. 7. small 1/8" cubes
  4. 10. this knife is used to separate raw meat from the bone
  5. 11. this cut could be used to cut french fries
  6. 13. another name for a chef knife
  7. 16. the method used to protect fingertips while cutting
  8. 19. the space between the cutting board and your knife, should never be more than 6 inches
  9. 22. to keep the cutting board safe a ___________ paper towel or cloth should be placed underneath
  10. 25. a lighter version of a chef's knife, and only 5-7 inches long
  11. 28. a bread knife is sometimes called a _____________ knife because of the shape of the cutting edge
  12. 29. always clean the knife thoroughly and in between cutting meat and vegetables to prevent ___________ _________
  13. 30. the knuckles serve as a ___________ while cutting
  14. 31. when using the pinch grip your fingers should be curled around the ______________ firmly
  15. 33. the knife never leaves the cutting board but rocks back and forth to shred or mince
  16. 35. wash knives by _____________in hot soapy water
Down
  1. 1. to cut into a small box shape of equal length, width, and depth
  2. 2. never attempt to catch a ______________ knife
  3. 4. this knife is used for cleaning and peeling fruits & vegetables
  4. 6. used for slicing, dicing, chopping fruits, vegetables and meat on a cutting board
  5. 8. the smallest cut possible, often used to cut garlic, onion, and spices
  6. 9. the method used to hold the knife firmly in your cutting hand
  7. 12. when using the on the top chop your hand should form this over the food
  8. 14. this piece of equipment should always be used when cutting to protect counter tops
  9. 15. is a cut used for fresh herbs, cabbage, and lettuces
  10. 17. the long,match-stick cut
  11. 18. a protective covering for a knife and a safe way for storage
  12. 20. the very sharp point of the cutting edge
  13. 21. the first cut of a round fruit of vegetable
  14. 23. a synonym for paring
  15. 24. the sharpened edge of the blade
  16. 26. use this method when cutting round foods in half
  17. 27. it is incorrect to cut with your _________ ________ across the spine (back) of your knife
  18. 32. when a trash bin is not close this can be used to keep the kitchen free of trash
  19. 34. always cut ____________from yourself