April 1 2026

Most People Hold a Knife Wrong – Fix It & Learn 3 Easy Cuts

Cooking gets a whole lot easier once you’re comfortable with a chef’s knife—and most people are making it harder than it needs to be.

In this episode, we’re keeping it simple and practical: fix your grip, then put it to work immediately.

You’ll learn:
• The proper pinch grip (and why it gives you more control)
• The claw technique to keep your fingers safe
• The 3 essential knife cuts every beginner should know
• How the right grip makes cutting smoother, faster, and safer

No complicated recipes—just a cutting board, a knife, and a few ingredients to help you build real confidence in the kitchen.

If you’ve ever felt awkward or unsure using a knife, this is where that changes. Because once this clicks… everything in cooking gets easier.

👍 Like, subscribe, and keep cooking—you’ve got this.

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Mercer Culinary M23510 Renaissance, 8-Inch Chef’s Knife – https://amzn.to/4tkQTeg
Mercer Culinary M23500 Renaissance 6-Piece Forged Knife Block Set, Tempered Glass Block – https://amzn.to/4dThN8z

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=== 📑 CHAPTERS ===
00:00 Why Most People Hold Knives Wrong
00:16 Meet Your Chef’s Knife
00:34 Common Knife Holding Mistakes
00:49 Mastering the Pinch Grip
01:59 Pinch Grip on Different Knives
03:07 Introducing the Claw Technique
03:43 Safe Slicing Practice
04:19 Perfecting Uniform Slices
05:03 How to Fine Dice an Onion
06:00 Using a Bench Scraper Safely
07:00 Chopping Parsley and Herbs
08:02 Recap & Next Steps for Knife Skills