Traveling Knife Gal
For hard and soft cheese
Cutco Traditional Cheese Knife #1764
A Micro Double-D® edge made for cheese and a blade full of holes, so sharp cheddar breaks cleanly and soft brie and mozzarella don't cling to the blade.
- Edge
- Micro Double-D®, made for cutting cheese
- Steel
- 440A high-carbon stainless
- Build
- Full tang, 3 nickel-silver rivets
- Made in
- Olean, New York
- Guarantee
- Forever Guarantee with free sharpening
Cutco's cheese knives have a Micro Double-D® edge, a smaller version of the Double-D designed for cutting cheese, and holes in the blade that keep cheese and other dense foods from sticking. They cut hard and soft cheeses, cured meats, tomatoes and root vegetables. Choose the Traditional for big blocks, the Mini or Santoku-Style for small blocks, and the Cheese Knife for a soft-grip all-rounder.
Why cheese sticks, and why the holes
Soft and semi-soft cheese grabs a flat blade by suction. Cutco's cheese knives have holes in the blade surface that, in Cutco's words, help keep cheese and other dense foods from sticking. The edge is Cutco's Micro Double-D®, a smaller version of the Double-D designed specifically for cutting cheese, so it handles a hard aged cheddar as well as a soft brie.
Which cheese knife?
| Best for | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Cheese Knife (#1764) | Larger blocks of hard and soft cheese; comes with an available sheath |
| Cheese Knife (#1504) | Soft-grip all-rounder for soft or hard cheese, cured meats, fruits and root vegetables |
| Mini Cheese Knife (#2164) | Small blocks of hard to soft cheese and smaller fruits and vegetables |
| Santoku-Style Cheese Knife (#3764) | Small blocks, with a santoku-style low tip |
Not just for cheese
Cutco's guide lists cured meats, tomatoes and root vegetables too, plus spreading soft cheese. That's why so many Cutco owners keep one out for cheese boards and entertaining. (Fun fact: Ed, Faith's sidekick, is a Cutco Cheese Knife.)
Care and sharpening
- Hand wash with warm soapy water and dry it right away. The handle is dishwasher safe, but the dishwasher is hard on any edge.
- Cut on wood or plastic, never glass, stone or a plate.
- Store it in a block, tray or sheath, not loose in a drawer.
Like other Double-D edges, Micro Double-D edges are sharpened by Cutco for free under the Forever Guarantee. Don't use a home sharpener on them; bring them to Faith's service events.
Questions
Why do Cutco cheese knives have holes?
The holes help keep cheese and other dense foods from sticking to the blade.
What edge do Cutco cheese knives have?
A Micro Double-D edge, a smaller version of the Double-D designed for cutting cheese.
Can I use a cheese knife on tomatoes?
Yes. Cutco lists cured meats, tomatoes and root vegetables as well as hard and soft cheese.
Which Cutco cheese knife is best?
The Traditional for big blocks, the Mini or Santoku-Style for small blocks, and the soft-grip Cheese Knife as an all-rounder.
Keep reading
Sources: Cutco: Cheese Knife · Cutco: item 1764 · Cutco: Mini Cheese Knife · Cutco: Santoku-Style Cheese Knife · Cutco: Types of Knives