Knife and Food Preparation Techniques · Beginner

Essential Knife Types and How to Use Them

Learn about essential knives, from the chef’s knife to the fillet knife, along with the proper grip, the claw technique, and knife care.

What Will You Learn in This Lesson?

Identify the right tasks for chef’s, paring, bread, and fillet knives
Hold a knife with the pinch grip
Position the guiding hand using the claw technique
Understand the difference between honing and sharpening, and apply both at the right frequency
Carry and store a knife safely

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