The History Of Knives, Forks And Spoons

In the West, food and animal husbandry are the mainstay. The staple food is beef and mutton. It is most convenient to cut the meat with a knife and send it to the import. Knife, fork and spoon usage is in order from the outside to the inside. When eating, the left and right hands are usually coordinated with each other, that is, used in pairs. Knife, fork and spoon appeared much later than chopsticks. According to Professor You Xiulin's research, the original origin of knives and forks is related to the living habits of ancient European nomadic people. They immediately took their knives with them and often cooked the meat and cut it to eat.

Later, after moving to settled life, Europe was dominated by animal husbandry, and bread and other foods were non-staple food. The staple food is beef and mutton. Cut the meat with a knife and send it to the import. After settling in the city, the knife and fork enter the family kitchen without having to take it with you. It will not be what it is today. The identity of knives and chopsticks that are the main tableware in the West is very different. It has multiple functions. It can be used to slaughter, dissect, cut beef and sheep meat, and when it is cooked and edible, it also doubles as tableware.