Plastic knives are essential to take-out restaurants, fast-food restaurants, large events and parties. With so many uses for plastic knives, it should be no surprise that a large variety of plastic knives are on the market. You can chose from a variety of colors, weights and prices to find the right plastic knife for your business.

Before you begin to look for a plastic knives directory, plastic knives list or even plastic knives information, narrow down your needs by asking yourself the following questions:

1. Do I need basic plastic knives for use in a restaurant or other food service business?

2. Do I want plastic knives for a special occasion or event?

3. Do I need a large amount of plastic knives?

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy basic white plastic knives

White plastic knives have been a restaurant staple for years. These basic knives are inexpensive, work well for cutting most types of food and save you from having to hire a dishwasher.

I recommend: ReStockIt.com is a plastic knives provider that sells a variety of basic white knives. The company sells boxes and packages of knives in medium, heavy and extra heavy weights. Sam's Club has more than a dozen choices of basic plastic knives, in a variety of weights and quantities.

Buy colored plastic knives

Colored plastic knives can add a festive touch to any occasion or event. Plastic knives are available in just about every color you can imagine, and it should be fairly easy for you to find plastic knives that match the rest of your decor. You'll find colored plastic knives will cost a bit more than standard plastic knives.

I recommend: Party @ Display & Costume offers more than 20 different colors of plastic knives, along with matching forks, spoons, plates, cups and napkins. The company gives a discount for large purchases. Haga's Party Store sells packages of plastic knives in 28 different solid colors.

Buy plastic knives in bulk

If you need a large amount of plastic knives, it is wise for you to purchase in bulk. Depending on how many plastic knives you purchase, the savings can be significant. You may even be able to get the cost down to less than one cent per knife.

I recommend: Diner Mart Restaurant Supplies sells plastic knives by the carton. Each carton contains 1,000 knives, and discounts are available for purchases of 30 cartons or more. The company's basic medium-weight plastic knives sell for $0.0098 per piece. DiscountCoffee.com has medium- and heavy-weight plastic knives for sale by the carton. The company is based in Missouri and has been in business for more than 10 years.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Before buying plastic knives, take a minute to consider what they will be used to cut. If your customers will used them to cut foods such as meat, you should buy heavy-duty plastic knives. These knives will cost you a bit more, but your customers will thank you.