sharp knife

Slices with ease

A sharp knife has a blade with a fine, well-honed edge that cuts cleanly with minimal pressure.

The phrase often appears in cooking contexts where dull blades are dangerous—they slip rather than slice: A sharp knife is safer than a dull one.

Sharp knife sometimes serves as a metaphor for precision or effectiveness: She brought a sharp knife to the negotiation.

Related
  • bladeFlat cutting edge
  • razorBlade for removing hair
  • edgeBoundary or sharpness
  • cutSeverance or reduction
  • slicePortion cut off

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G