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Step 1
Keep your knives sharp by cutting on plastic or wood cutting boards. Sharpen the blades once in a while with a sharpening steel or stone.
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Step 2
Chop food slowly and carefully. Curl your fingers under on the hand that's holding the food. This will keep your fingers from getting accidentally cut.
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Step 3
Hold the knife firmly in your strong hand and use a rocking motion to cut. Keep the tip pressed to the cutting board and lift the handle only. The knife should not leaving the cutting surface.
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Step 4
Cut with a sawing motion when using a serrated bread knife. Always face the blade away from your body.
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Step 5
Wash your knives by hand instead of throwing them in the dishwasher. This will protect the blades and handles. Dry thoroughly before storing.
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Step 6
Store your knives in a knife block, magnetic strip or in a drawer, covered with protective sleeves. If you keep the blades from banging up against other cutlery, you'll protect the blades.









