12 types of knives that should be in your kitchen

Bread knife: This elongated and sharp knife is used for cutting and slicing all kinds of breads. Its sharp service prevents the crumbing of breads. (source: tookapic/1077/Pixabay)

Cheese Knife: This peculiarly shaped knife specialises in cutting cheese. This knife is able to accurately cut all sizes of cheese. Cheese knives have several variations depending on the type of cheese.(Source:Pixabay)

Fish Knife: The thin knife is used to filet the fish neatly and precisely. (source:gunno59/997/Pixabay).

Fruit Knife: This knife is narrow and pointy on the end and thick to hold. Use this knife to accurately cut a fruit into half. (source: shutterbug 75/908/Pixabay.

Meat Cleaver: This knife specialises in cutting meat and other non-vegetarian products. This cuts raw meat perfectly.(Source: ReaperDZ/Pixabay).

Butter Knife: This knife is one of the most widely used knifes for eating purposes. Its blunt service is efficient to apply toppings and safe to use for everyone.(source:Pixabay).

Peeling knife: This knife has a highly short blade and sharply curves upwards at the end making it perfect for taking out the peel from your fruits and vegetables. (Source: congerdesign2945/Pixabay)

Server and cutter knife: This knife progressively increases in width from bottom to top. It can be used to cut softer items like cakes and some relatively softer fruits and vegetables. This is also used as a server especially for cakes.(Source:Skitterphoto2224/Pixabay).

Santoku knife: This all-purpose knife originated from Japan and is usually between 5 to 8 inch in length. (source:PL_mapho/16/Pixabay).

Steak knife: This knife, highly sharp on the edges, is ideal to eat a steak. It's a must-have for all meat lovers.(Source:Shutterbug75/908/Pixabay).

Vegetable knife: This is an all-purpose knife that is to be found in most kitchens. It is generally not that sharp and can be used to cut almost every vegetable.

Carving knife: Also known as a carver or a slicing knife this specialises in intricate and accurate cuttings.(source: shutterbug75/908/Pixabay).