Q&A for How to Use a Knife

Carry a kitchen, utility, craft, or any other knife by your side, facing downward. That way, it won't be poking out risking injury to other people who might come past you and if you accidentally trip, you won't fall onto a pointed-up blade.

There is no safe way to catch a knife as it is dropping. Even if you think you can grasp the handle mid-air, you can all too easily miss and grab the blade, cutting your hand and injuring yourself. Let the knife drop onto the benchtop or floor (jumping away from it if needed), then retrieve it. It is much safer than hurting yourself badly.

The type of knife that would allow you to make long cucumber strips would be a canelle knife. Purchase it online or from a kitchen goods/knife specialty store.

No, this is not a good idea. Kitchen knives should be kept solely for using in the kitchen, to ensure they remain sharp, in good condition and stay hygienic. Also, there are special craft knives for doing craft, which are safer because they are inside a blade sheath that allows for better control on small projects cutting wood, paper, etc., and for storing the blade in when not in use.

Many people use knives in different ways because of their customs and culture. The American people mostly use it to slice meat so they can enjoy one piece at a time. Every person in this world is unique, though, so you can use it any way you want!

The blade should be pointing up.