7 Innovative Ways To Use Kitchen Knife

We all have utility kitchen knives in our homes. Have you ever wondered, what all you can do with a simple kitchen knife. It is not just required for its culinary activities but also to do a number of odd jobs in the house. In fact, chopping vegetables and spices is one of the most common uses of kitchen knives. There are many other innovative ways to use your kitchen knife for different works in the house.

Here are some of the most relevant uses of a kitchen knife outside your kitchen.

As Bottle Opener

Kitchen knives make the best bottle opening devices in the absence of a real bottle opener. You can cut the coils of metal with the knife and then crack open the cork. This is not as easy as it sounds but that is the best you can do when you don't have a bottle opener at your disposal.

Make Shift Screwdriver

We all have screw drivers at home but never find them in time of need. But kitchen knives are readily available. You can uses the pointed part of a kitchen knife to loosen or tighten screws and bolts. If not that, you can scourge out the screw with force making the knife your fulcrum.

For Sharpening Pencils

Has your kid's pencil sharpener gone blunt? Nothing to worry. Mom has a kitchen knife that can do the job of a sharpener as well. Earlier when there were no sharpeners, pencils were sharpened with blades. Similarly, you can sharpen the pencils with the help of a knife. To avoid accidents, don't allow kids to do this by themselves.

To Open Packets

Ideally you should be using scissors to cut packets and pouches. But if you can't find a pair of scissors handy, you can count on your utility knife to slice open packets.

To Cut Tape

Again you should be actually using scissors for cutting pieces of tape. But in the absence of scissors, cut tape with a knife. It might need some force but it will surely work.

To Open Jammed Windows

If windows are shut for long period of time, they get jammed. To open jammed windows, you need to poke the joints with a sharp object like a knife. This is a very unique use of a kitchen knife.

To Dig Soil In Your Garden

You have garden tools like shovels to help you dig soil. But when it comes to your potted plants, you can easily dig them up with your utility knife.

Here are some creative ways to use a kitchen knife. Have you used your kitchen knife for any other purpose than chopping veggies?