Knife Safety

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