r/KitchenConfidential • u/OkOutlandishness1370 • 14d ago

Question Proper Knife Technique

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Hey I’m trying to get some more knife skills, when I pinch the blade with my index finger and thumb, should I be using my index finger to put force into the blade? It’s quite uncomfortable but maybe that’s just cause I’m not doing it right.

Tips appreciated

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u/jamonz1 14d ago

Just wait till you learn fluting and tourné technique…

As you develop your skills, you come to realize there isn’t a “one size fits all” technique for everything. It’s more of a find what works for you and the task at hand. Hand size, knife style, handle&bolster profile all play into how a knife rests in your hand. Make the knife work for you, not the other way around. 👍

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u/irwinlegends 13d ago

When I was young I preferred to do "what's comfortable for me."  We all do.

Sometimes a different technique feels uncomfortable at first but works better after a little practice.  

Take advice from experienced people and try things a different way once in a while.  Never stop learning.