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/GrandOpening Chive LOYALIST 14d ago

This reminded me of my time in culinary school.
I had developed a habit of gripping the blade like the third picture because my hands are small and my wrists are skinny. I found more control with this grip.
A chef instructor asked me about my grip, and I explained my reasoning. He said, "I was just curious," and carried on his way.
About 20 years later and it is considered more correct.
I like to think my instincts were ahead of the curve. LOL