It is important to use the correct knife for the correct purpose. It may sound obvious, but a carving knife won’t work to cleave and, if it does, you’re probably using too much force and damaging the blade. A chef’s knife is a great multitasker, but for delicate work like de-seeding peppers and coring tomatoes, a small and nimble paring knife is better. Learn about the different blade shapes we offer and what its uses are in our Knife Finder.