examples of kitchen knives [1]
The shape and size of kitchen knives vary depending on their use and the type of food for which they are intended.
cook’s knife 
Knife with a wide range of uses, from cutting large pieces of meat to chopping fresh herbs.
cleaver 
Knife with a wide rigid blade heavy enough to break bones.
carving knife 
Knife with a narrow blade used to slice pieces of cooked meat into portions.
bread knife 
Serrated knife used for cutting fresh bread.