U+1F52A • Food & Drink
Kitchen Knife Emoji
Meaning
A knife with a long steel blade, as a chef uses to slice meat or vegetables. Depicted with a black or brown handle and positioned at a 45° angle, often with its point at the lower right.
Its Unicode name, Hocho, means “kitchen knife” in Japanese and refers to a variety of knives used in Japan.
May be used for content concerning cooking and food preparation, but often represents various senses of cutting and stabbing. As such, it may be used to encapsulate the slang term "chopped", to be perceived as unattractive, poorly put together, or visually unappealing.
Not to be confused with 🗡️ Dagger or ⚔️ Crossed Swords.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F52A |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | kitchen knife |
| Shortcode | :kitchen-knife: |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Subcategory | dishware |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🔪 Kitchen Knife emoji mean?
A knife with a long steel blade, as a chef uses to slice meat or vegetables. Depicted with a black or brown handle and positioned at a 45° angle, often with its point at the lower right. Its Unicode name, Hocho, means “kitchen knife” in Japanese and refers to a variety of knives used in Japan. May be used for content concerning cooking and food preparation, but often represents various senses of cutting and stabbing. As such, it may be used to encapsulate the slang term "chopped", to be perceived as unattractive, poorly put together, or visually unappealing. Not to be confused with 🗡️ Dagger or ⚔️ Crossed Swords.
How do I copy the 🔪 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🔪) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Kitchen Knife?
The Unicode for the Kitchen Knife emoji is U+1F52A.
On which platforms can I use the 🔪 emoji?
You can use the Kitchen Knife emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Kitchen Knife Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🔪"
"I'm so relieved 🔪"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🔪"
Comments: "This is literally me 🔪"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🔪"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🔪💦 (emphasized relief)
🔪😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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