From planes to cleavers to skeleton knives, there’s a delicious variety of tools available for enjoying your favorite cheeses. We’ll help you choose the best cheese tool for the job no matter what you’re craving.
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How to Choose Cheese Tools
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Also known as a chisel knife, flat knives are short, sharp, and study—ideal for slicing away healthy hunks and thick slices of semi-hard cheeses like our award-winning Seriously Sharp Cheddar.
Cheese Cleaver for Slicing Firmer Cheeses
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Sometimes simply called a cheddar cleaver, these fun knives are made for slicing into firmer cheeses like our slow-aged 2 Year Cheddar—and make an eye-catching addition to any cheese platter.
Cheese Plane for Slicing Semi-Soft & Semi-Hard Cheeses
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Cheese Fork
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Cheese forks make a versatile addition to any cheese lover’s toolkit, perfect for holding cheese bars or blocks steady while you slice, or spearing hunks for delicious, rustic enjoyment.
Skeleton Knife for Cutting Soft Cheeses
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Designed for soft, creamy cheeses like brie or Camembert, a skeleton knife’s minimal surface area helps keep cheese from sticking for a less messy, more elegant presentation.
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