fish knife

Seafood cutting tool

A fish knife is a specialized table knife with a broad, flat blade designed for eating fish.

The blunt edge and distinctive shape help separate flesh from bones and skin without cutting through them.

Fish knives are part of formal place settings, paired with fish forks: The table was set with fish knives for the salmon course.

cutlery

flatware

Eating utensils collectively

blade · spreader · serving set · carving · place setting · silverware · stainless steel · sterling · handle · tines

seafood

fillet

Boneless meat portion

  • deboneRemove skeletal structure
  • salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
  • troutFreshwater game fish

sole · halibut · cod · sea bass · flounder · snapper · swordfish · mackerel · haddock · monkfish

formaldining

banquet

Formal celebratory meal

service · elegance · etiquette · formal dinner · luncheon · reception · hostess · entertaining · dinner party · course

antique

heirloom

Inherited family treasure

hallmark · Victorian · Edwardian · estate sale · collectible · patina · monogram · Sheffield · electroplate · inheritance

Categories
Opposites
intended food type

fish knifesteak knife

Serrated utensil for beef

butter knife · cheese knife · bread knife · fruit knife

delicacy of use

fish knifesteak knife

Serrated utensil for beef

cleaver · carving knife · butcher knife · boning knife · chef's knife

dining formality

fish knifeplastic knife

Polymer cutting utensil

spork · utility knife

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G