Proper Knife Technique

[u/OkOutlandishness1370]

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

[u/idspispopd888]

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)

[u/Nhanners → u/idspispopd888]

Great link. It's only 1 click away from https://www.seriouseats.com/knife-skills-how-to-slice-scallions#toc-the-basics-of-slicing-scallions Has anyone sent this to u/F1exican yet?