Knife Skills

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Close-up of a home cook's hands precisely julienning a carrot with a sharp chef's knife in a well-lit kitchen.

How Basic Knife Skills for Home Cooks Work: Essential Cuts & Safety

Most knife injuries in the kitchen don't happen while actively chopping vegetables, but rather during the seemingly innocuous task of dishwashing.

Maya Patel·August 12, 2026

Close-up of hands safely and precisely slicing a tomato with a sharp chef's knife in a well-lit kitchen.

How Basic Knife Skills Keep Home Cooks Safe in the Kitchen

Despite common intuition, a dull kitchen knife is statistically more dangerous than a razor-sharp one.

Maya Patel·May 14, 2026