1. Glencoe Visual Showcase Culinary Essentials

2. Grip a Knife A
Place four fingers on the bottom of the handle and the thumb firmly against the back of the blade.
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3. Grip a Knife B
Place four fingers on the bottom of the handle and the thumb against the side of the blade.
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4. Grip a Knife C
Place three fingers on the bottom of the handle, the index finger flat against the blade on one side, and the thumb on the other side.
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5. Glencoe Visual Showcase Culinary Essentials

6. Safely Cut Food Method A
With your fingertips curled back, grip food with your thumb and three fingers. Keep the tip of the knife on the cutting board, and lift the knife’s heel.
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7. Safely Cut Food Method A
Use the second joint of your index finger as a guide to slice with a smooth, downward motion. As you slice, move your thumb and fingers down the length of the food.
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8. Safely Cut Food Method B
Use the same grip. Use the second joint of your index finger as a guide. Lift the tip of the knife and cut by moving the knife slightly toward you and down through food.
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9. Safely Cut Food Method B
Use your wrist to move the knife. Do not apply too much downward pressure. Your wrist is the support. The knife’s weight should do most of the work.
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