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Why use a cheese knife with an openwork blade?
Features of the open-blade cheese knife 
It's well known that France is the land of cheese. In fact, there are several hundred varieties of this highly prized culinary delicacy. Soft cheeses, pressed cheeses, cooked cheeses, fresh cheeses, cow's milk, goat's milk, sheep's milk - there's something for everyone. Nearly one in two French people claim to eat cheese every day, making it an essential part of the French culinary tradition. Presenting an attractive cheese platter to your guests will always make a good impression at the end of a meal. The way this food is cut influences not only its appearance, but also its taste and texture. Its flavors are generally milder at the core, and stronger near the rind. It's therefore essential to have the right equipment for a clean cut of cheese, with the right balance between paste and heel.
Cheese knives with openwork blades are designed for cutting soft cheeses such as Camembert, Munster and Brie, as well as blue-veined cheeses such as Roquefort. It is also ideal for cutting other soft foods, such as foie gras or terrines. It is used by professionals and cheese lovers alike. Its length generally varies between 20 and 31 cm, for a blade of 12 to 16 cm. Made of stainless steel or ceramic, these knives often feature fine serrations that incise the rind without crushing the soft cheese.
In addition, cheese knives with perforated blades feature, as the name suggests, a blade pierced with holes. These not only make your knife lighter, but also prevent food from sticking to the blade, by reducing the contact surface. Finally, the tip of the cheese knife often features two pointed teeth, enabling you to prick the piece of cheese and move it with ease.
How to use a cheese knife with an openwork blade 
The perforated blade of the open-work cheese knife is ideal for cutting soft foods such as :
- soft cheeses such as Carré du Poitou, Saint-Marcellin or Crottin de Chavignol
- foie gras
- ripe fruit and vegetables, such as tomatoes
- butter
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