Discover the Fine Art of the Cheese Knife

Refine your casual and formal cheese service with the right cheese knife for every kind of cheese. While a thoughtfully-made platter is always a welcome snack or even a light meal, you can enhance the experience by providing a range of the right tools for enjoyment. There may be more styles of knives than you realized, so dive into this rich world of specialty cutlery and have fun exploring new cheeses for your knives at the same time. Learning more about the selection and service of cheese expands your culinary capacity in more ways than one. Pairings and entertaining both become more meaningful when you have a superlative cheese and the perfect cheese knife.

What Makes a Cheese Knife Unique?

Each cheese knife is uniquely designed for a special family or style of cheeses; however, a few common traits arise between them. Knives are small enough to be handled easily while standing and mingling at a party, but substantial enough to slice through even hard cheeses. Like all cutlery, they perform best when sharp.

• The fork-tipped spear is the classic knife. Slice with the edge and serve with the spear like you would with a fork.
• A straight spear or triangular shape is often called a hard cheese knife. Use it as you would a chef's knife.
• A spade is also used for hard cheeses. Once cut, serve the cheese on the broad side of the knife.
• The Gorgonzola knife is made for soft and blue cheeses. Since its blade is angled, you can scoop cheese onto bread, crackers or apples.
• A blade with holes in it is made for the softest of cheeses, so that the cheese doesn't stick to the knife after cutting.

Luxurious Cutlery Selections for Entertaining

Explore the majestic options for cheese knife sets at Williams Sonoma now. These knives are made by some of the best names in cutlery and include duos, trios and more for your entertaining and at-home needs. You'll be proud to display these knives any time company comes.

Get to know revered cutlery houses like Laguiole, Wüsthof, Boska or Global. Once you find a set you love, you can build your cutlery collection around it.

Caring for Your Cheese Knives

Caring for your cheese knives is quick and easy. Wash them by hand after each use and dry them with a soft cloth that won't mar the surface in any way. Many high-end sets come in their own box for storage, but you can also use a knife roll or drawer organizer to store yours safely until next time.