Question: what are the basic knife cuts?
Answer: Baton. Thick cut chips or steak fries are cut in chunky batons about 8mm in thickness. ... 
Batonnet. Some common foods cut in this style are French fries and crudites or vegetable sticks for dipping. ... 
Julienne. The julienne is also known as the matchstick cut. ... 
Brunoise. ... 
Paysanne. ... 
Chiffonade.