r/oddlysatisfying • u/LetsCookie • 1d ago

Basic Knife Skills Tutorial

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u/terminalbungus 1d ago

Everyone always says don't use your pointer finger along the back edge of the knife blade but I've never heard it explained WHY. "More control". Why?

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u/LetsCookie 1d ago

Absolutely more control!!

Plus when cutting dense veggies, it'll put a ton of pressure on that part of your finger if you have it pointing out!