9 Essential Knife Skills to Master

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Set knife grip

Use a secure handshake grip and keep the index finger tucked rather than extended along the spine.

Hold the knife with a secure grip and keep your index finger tucked for control and safety.

1. Step 1Set knife grip
2. Step 2Use claw hand and posture
3. Step 3Create a flat surface
4. Step 4Rough chop safely
5. Step 5Make dice from slabs and sticks
6. Step 6Slice with control
7. Step 7Practice baton, julienne and bias cuts
8. Step 8Practice mince and chiffonade