{"id":45579,"date":"2026-10-18T20:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=45579"},"modified":"2026-10-18T20:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:25:20","slug":"why-does-this-kitchen-knife-have-holes-and-a-forked-tip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=45579","title":{"rendered":"Why Does This Kitchen Knife Have Holes and a Forked Tip?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Have you ever noticed a kitchen knife with several holes in its blade and a strange forked tip? Although it may look unusual, this clever utensil is often a specialized cheese knife designed to make cutting and serving easi&#8230;<strong>Continue Reading<\/strong><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p>The holes in the blade serve an important purpose. Soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert tend to stick to ordinary knives, making clean slices difficult. 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