A table knife is an item of cutlery with a single cutting edge, and a blunt end - part of a table setting. Table knives are typically of moderate sharpness only, designed to cut prepared and cooked food. ==History== The distinguishing feature of a table knife is a blunt or rounded end. The origin of this, and thus of the table knife itself, is att... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_knife