Basic Knife Skills
The grips and cuts that make every recipe faster and safer.
The claw grip
Curl your fingertips under, guiding the blade with your knuckles.
Core cuts
- Dice – even cubes, about 1 cm.
- Julienne – thin matchsticks.
- Chiffonade – ribbons of leafy herbs.
Keep your knife sharp: a dull blade slips.