Cheese knives usually have a long, thin blade with a smooth, sharp edge that allows easy cutting of all types of cheese. The blade can be straight or slightly curved, and is usually smaller in size than conventional kitchen knives.
The handle of cheese knives can be made of wood, plastic, or stainless steel, and is usually ergonomic and comfortable to hold. Some models also have a ferrule to protect the user's fingers during cutting. In addition, some cheese knives may include special details such as holes in the blade to prevent cheese from sticking or teeth on the end to cut hard cheeses such as Parmesan.