Traveling Knife Gal
The knife you want for a cheese board
Cutco Traditional Cheese Knife #1764
A Micro Double-D® edge made for cutting cheese and holes in the blade so brie, goat cheese and mozzarella release cleanly instead of sticking.
- 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
Let cheese sit out 30 to 60 minutes before serving. Cut so every piece gets a share of rind and center: long slices from triangle wedges, pie-style wedges from wheels, slices or cubes from blocks, rounds from logs, and crumbles or wedges from blue. A cheese knife with holes stops soft cheese from sticking.
Serve it at room temperature
Cold mutes flavor and makes soft cheese hard to cut cleanly. Take cheese out 30 to 60 minutes before guests arrive, and keep it covered.
How to cut each shape
- Triangle wedges (brie, aged cheddar wedges): slice long, thin pieces from the point to the rind so everyone gets some of both.
- Wheels and small rounds (camembert): cut like a pie into thin wedges.
- Blocks (cheddar, gouda, pepper jack): slice into planks, then halve them into triangles or cut cubes.
- Logs (goat cheese): slice into rounds; dip the knife in hot water and wipe it between cuts.
- Blue cheese: crumble it or cut small wedges from the center outward.
- Hard cheese (parmesan): break into rough chunks with the tip rather than slicing.
How much to buy
About 1 to 2 ounces of cheese per person as an appetizer, 3 to 4 ounces if it's the main event. Three to five cheeses of different textures make a good board.
Questions
What knife is best for a cheese board?
A cheese knife with holes in the blade, like Cutco's Traditional or Mini Cheese Knife, which have a Micro Double-D edge made for cheese.
Should cheese be served cold?
No. Let it sit out 30 to 60 minutes for the best flavor and texture.
How do you cut soft cheese without it sticking?
Use a cheese knife with holes, or dip a knife in hot water and wipe it between slices.
Keep reading
Sources: Cutco: Traditional Cheese Knife · Cutco: Cheese Knife