Knife Safety

I hope this will help you keep all your fingers cooking in the kitchen, whether is it you're earning a living in the kitchen or simply wanna please yourself, family or friends with your culinary skills.

#1 : A sharp knife is a safe knife - using a dull knife in an invitation to disaster, forcing a dull knife through the surface of a food product, its more likely to slip and cause and injury.

#2 : Never, ever grab a falling knife - the best way to avoid having to think about this rule is to make sure your knife is always on your work surface and in sight.

#3 : Use the right knife for the right job - many injuries occurs when laziness induces us to use the knife in hand rather than a correct one for the job.

#4 : Always cut away from never towards yourself - sometimes this is a hard rule to follow. again! dont be lazy, if the angle is not right move the product.

#5 : When you have a knife in hand, keep your eyes on the blade - dont be all masterchef chattering away while the blade is chipping off the tips of your fingers.

#6 : Carry a knife properly - most of us chefs carry knife pointing downwards when moving around in the kitchen, so you should do the same at home. =)

#7 : Never, ever put a knife in a sink full of water - first if the water is soapy and not clear you might forget that its in there, second the soap might cause you to lose grip allowing the knife to slip and cut yourself.

#8 : Always cut on a cutting board - dont cut on metal, glass or marble. this wont do any damage to you but it will ruin the knife.

this is the proper way to hold a chef knife. *sorry its not my hand couldnt get a nice shot* =)

Have fun and always be safe in the kitchen! Cheers!



Chef Kim. =)