Traveling Knife Gal
The knife you want for watermelon
Cutco Butcher Knife #1722
Cutco lists large produce like watermelon for the Butcher Knife: the long, sturdy blade goes all the way through in one stroke instead of getting stuck halfway.
- Steel
- 440A high-carbon stainless
- Build
- Full tang, 3 nickel-silver rivets
- Made in
- Olean, New York
- Guarantee
- Forever Guarantee with free sharpening
Wash the rind, then slice a thin piece off each end so the melon stands flat. Halve it through the middle, set the halves cut side down, and either slice into triangles or cut the rind off in strips and cube the fruit. A long, sturdy knife makes it safe and easy.
Make it stable
Wash and dry the rind (a knife carries anything on the outside into the fruit). Put a damp towel under your board, cut a thin slice off each end so the melon can't roll, then stand it up and cut it in half from top to bottom.
Cubes
- Set a half cut side down on the board.
- Cut the rind off in strips from top to bottom, following the curve.
- Slice the fruit into planks, then sticks, then cubes.
Sticks and triangles
Sticks: lay a half cut side down and slice a grid straight down through it; every stick has its own rind handle. Triangles: cut the half into wedges, then slice each wedge into triangles.
Refrigerate cut melon and eat it within a few days.
Sharp is safe. A dull knife slips off skins and crushes food. Cutco sharpens its knives free for life; bring yours to one of Faith's service events.
Questions
What is the best knife to cut a watermelon?
A long, sturdy blade. Cutco lists its Butcher Knife and 9" Carver for large produce like watermelon.
Should you wash a watermelon before cutting?
Yes. Wash and dry the rind so nothing on the outside is carried into the fruit.
How do you cut a watermelon safely?
Slice off the ends so it sits flat, use a damp towel under the board, and cut with a long knife in smooth strokes.
Keep reading
Sources: Cutco: Types of Knives