The function of knife and fork

Butter knife, used to spread bread.

Small forks and spoons are used for salads, sweets or some appetizers. Large forks, knives and spoons are used for staple foods.

The western table is simple and neat. According to the standard pattern, there will be knives and forks, spoons, cups, bread plates, large plates, napkins, and small teaspoons, forks and coffee cups for side meals. The domed knives are used for butter, the smaller pair of knives and forks are used for appetizers or fish, and the larger pair of knives and forks are used for meat entrees. When dining, take them in order, but sometimes you will encounter tableware of different numbers on the left and right, which means that the outermost tableware is used alone.