(lamb) and pigs (pork). Meat comprises water, protein, fat, and various amounts of minerals and vitamins. Types of Knives and their Uses French knife or chef‘s knife – for general purpose chopping slicing, and dicing. Utility knife – used for carving roast chicken and duck. Boning knife – used for boning raw meats and poultry. Slicer – used for carving and slicing cooked meats. Butcher knife – used for cutting, sectioning, and trimming raw meats in the butcher shop. steak knife - used for accurate cutting of steaks. Cleaver – used for cutting through bones.