Strange cutlery: what’s it used for?

Have you ever wondered about the odd cutlery that shows up in antique shops, or at fancy banquets in movies? In this quiz, we examine the strangest utensils ever to slice, stab, scoop or skewer. Can you guess what on earth they were used for?

Question 1Question 1 out of 9:

What would you cut with this unusual knife?

A: Fish B: Cheese C: Cake

Question 2Question 2 out of 9:

Why does this knife have a clock?

A: It’s a chef’s knife, the clock is used as timer when cooking B: It’s a travel knife, the clock is useful for timekeeping on the go

Question 3Question 3 out of 9:

This is called a trencher knife. What’s it for?

A: Carving up meat at parties and impressing guests B: Lifting hot pies from the oven C: Cutting through enormous wedding cakes

Question 4Question 4 out of 9:

What’s the purpose of this curved blade?

A: It’s for shaving beards B: It’s for peeling fruit C: It’s a traditional item of women’s jewellery

Question 5Question 5 out of 9:

How about this short, wide spoon made from a cowrie shell?

A: It’s for eating caviar B: It’s for serving sugar C: It’s for stirring drinks

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Question 6Question 6 out of 9:

How about these grand-looking tongs?

A: Lettuce B: Asparagus C: Carrots

Question 7Question 7 out of 9:

What would you stab with this fork?

A: Dumplings B: Bread C: Fruit

Question 8Question 8 out of 9:

And this one?

A: Oysters B: Potatoes C: Pickles

Question 9Question 9 out of 9:

Finally, which sea creature is this fork intended for?

A: Tuna B: Prawns C: Sardines

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