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knife
Piece of silverware consisting of a handle and a sharp blade used to cut food into bite-sized pieces.
blade
Thin flat piece of metal forming the sharp part of a knife.
cutting edge
Tapered edge of the blade designed for cutting.
side
Flat surface of the blade between the back and the cutting edge.
tang
Part of the blade extending into the handle, by which it is attached.
tip
Front, usually rounded, end of the blade.
back
Blunt side of the blade.
bolster
Protruding part that prevents the blade from touching the surface of the table when the knife is laid flat.
handle
Part used to pick up and handle the knife.