How to Use a Knife & Fork in England. Part of the series: Rules of Etiquette. To use a knife and fork in England, use the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right. Cut the food and rest the utensils in front of you when done. Adapt manners and etiquette to different cultures with tips from an etiquette specialist in this free video on manners and proper etiquette. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/video_4985572_use-knife-fork-england.html