carving knife

American  

noun

1. a large, sharp knife for carving or slicing meat.

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carving knife British  

noun

1. a long-bladed knife for carving cooked meat for serving

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Etymology

Origin of carving knife

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

Nearby, another uses a carving knife to cut slices from a large leg of jamón ibérico, or Iberian ham, placing each one on a plate, to be served as an appetiser.

From BBC

His journey to becoming a bladesmith and crafting specialty knives, including utility and carving knives, began with his childhood fascination with fantasy and historical films like “The Lord of the Rings.”

From Los Angeles Times

A popular legend grew that Dolley Madison had cut the portrait out of its huge, heavy frame with a carving knife and carried it away.

From Literature

Make sure the carving knife is sharp and never slice toward yourself, always away.

From Seattle Times

Microbes can reside and multiply on small amounts of pumpkin debris stuck in the teeth of dirty carving knives.

From Scientific American