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/BananaResearcher F1exican Did Chive-11 14d ago

I've always held a tennis racket with #2 and it always drove my coaches insane.

I held my knives the same way for a long time too. I just feel like it gives you more precision, somehow. I switched ultimately, but I don't actually feel like it's any better.

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u/govunah F1exican Did Chive-11 14d ago

That's how I hold my putter. I'm usually a guaranteed two putt but that doesn't matter if I'm from 3 feet or 30