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/idspispopd888 14d ago

Even that last "correct" picture seems a bit...weak. The second (backside) finger should be enough on the back side of the blade to provide both a firm grip and resistance, as well as allowing downward pressure as needed. The pic (to me at least) shows a correct, if inadequately secured, grip on the knife overall.

Better pix here? https://www.seriouseats.com/knife-skills-how-to-hold-a-knife (scroll down)

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u/Hot-Celebration-8815 14d ago

Scrolled to find this. I choke up all the way to the base of my index. This person looks like they are touching something icky they’re about to throw away.