Brie Knife
The sharp, thin blade on this knife is designed to slice cleanly through soft triple-creams with minimum “drag” effect. Available from Knife Merchant and Amazon for $18–20.
Cheese Paper
Cheese paper allows cheeses to breathe, protecting their moisture and preventing adverse mold growth. Fifteen 11″ x 14″ sheets and included adhesive labels are available at Formaticum and Amazon for $9.
Cheese Planer
Used to shave tasting samples of cheese and to remove surface mold from cut ends. Various colors available at Boska and Amazon for $16.99.
Double-handled cheese knife
A heavy-duty knife like this is ideal for hard cheeses, as the two handles allow the cheesemonger to use extra leverage and balanced pressure. A 12″ knife and a 14″ knife are available from Cutlery and More and Amazon for $129.95 and $149.95, respectively.
Double-handled Gouda knife
The curved blade and double handles on this knife make it possible for a cheesemonger to cleave a large, hard-textured wheel of cheese using a slight rocking motion. The larger knife is available at Amazon and Boska for $49.99.
Offset Knife
Offset knife allows the blade to come down through the cheese ahead of the handle, sidestepping the frustration of an incomplete cut, especially with a soft cheese. This Wusthof knife is available from Amazon and Cutlery and More for $44.95.
Open-Faced Cheese Knife
The minimal surface area on this blade means no sticking when cutting through a soft cheese, and the pronged point makes it easy to pick up slices. This knife is available from both Amazon and Knife Center for $15.
Roquefort Bow
A cheese “bow” is made specifically for cutting messy, softer-textured cheeses, such as Roquefort. Available for $23 from Cheese Making Shop.
Two-Handled Cheese Wire
Designed for cutting very large wheels of cheese, this tool is especially helpful with hard, densely textured wheels. Wire comes in a variety of lengths, starting at $5 for 18 inches from Amazon.
On Foot
Elevate your cheese on this footed glass cheese dome, and put it smack in the middle of your table for effect. Great for dinner parties and to showcase unique cheeses, this affordable classic could also double as a pastry display dish. Stand and dome are $14 from Pottery Barn.
