Knife Skills Primer

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October 22, 2012

With the biggest cooking holiday of the year on the horizon, it might be a good idea to spend a little time with your knife, the MVP of kitchen tools. Thanks to Grub Street’s handy knife skills infographic, you can quickly brush up on chopping technique, knife lingo, and intended uses for every blade before you set to work on a formidable Thanksgiving spread. Knowing how to properly hold a chef’s knife -- and dice an onion -- not only guarantees that you can keep all ten fingers, but it makes life at the cutting board much easier and – dare we say – enjoyable. Or maybe that's just us. 

Knife Skills at a Glance from Grub Street

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