A steak knife is a dining utensil dedicated to cutting steak. Most consumer versions feature a serrated edge, which stays effective longer on ceramic plates without sharpening but cannot be honed. In professional settings, however, steak knives often resemble a curved petty knife. This design facilitates a smooth carving motion. Crucially, these professional blades have a non-serrated edge, making them maintainable and able to be sharpened to a precise, long-lasting keenness for superior performance.