Cheese knife
（重定向自Cheese slicer）
![An assortment of different cheese slicers](/Images/godic/202501/04/Cheese_planes4607.jpg")
![Parmesan cheese knife, featuring a short, stubby blade](/Images/godic/202501/04/Parmesan_cheese_knife_on_block_of_cheese4607.jpg")
![Simple cheese slicer](/Images/godic/202501/04/Osthyvel_20050723_0014607.jpg")
![Cheese cutter, an alternative to the cheese knife](/Images/godic/202501/04/BeechwGrapesOrangeMat5404608.jpg")
A cheese knife is a type of kitchen knife specialized for the cutting of cheese. Different cheeses require different knives, according primarily to hardness; most often "cheese knife" refers to a knife designed for soft cheese.