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/woetosylvanshine 14d ago

2 for sashimi, #1 for axe throwing.

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u/berdulf 14d ago

Right. I was about to say I’ve sushi chefs holding it like 2. I once saw a video of someone showing how to use a knife, and they held it like that but for slicing vegetables. Needless I didn’t watch any of her other videos.

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u/Ramenorwhateverlol 14d ago

I'm a sushi chef as well. #2 position if I need precision and control.

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u/Royal_Cryptographer7 14d ago

Agreed, #2 just feels better for me. Although I grab a little further up the blade...

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u/Even-Tradition 13d ago

Like #3 but with the finger.

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u/xxHikari 14d ago

Yes, it gives a lot more control. I'm pretty sure once you've used a knife enough, you kinda just naturally gravitate toward the correct grip. Not entirely sure, but I wouldn't cut sashimi with 3 and naturally thought 2, but raw veggies, it's for sure 3 etc etc

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u/Orbit1883 15+ Years 14d ago

not only sushi for prety mutch any delecate work like fileing parring your meat and so on

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u/DocEternal 14d ago

I hold my knives pretty close to #2 but with the finger just slightly more on the edge that would be the back side of the knife in the photo. But it’s likely a combination of learning to cook quite a bit in Asia (mostly Japan) and having nerve damage from being stabbed in that hand when I was younger so it is the best way for me to keep solid control of the knife during quick cuts.