Thanks to its shape, size and sharpness, a utility knife can be used for food prep tasks, such as chopping and slicing or cutting through foods with a hard outer crust, like melon and hard bread. A common commercial kitchen knife, its versatility makes it highly desirable for many different cutting tasks and it would be hard to find a kitchen that doesn't carry a number of these knives. So ensure that your kitchen is well-stocked with a utility knife from FDick, Winco and San Jamar that come in different blade lengths with different types of handles.