The Claw and the Cut

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The claw grip protects your fingers. Fingertips curl under, knuckles guide the blade. The knife never fully leaves the board — rocking motion. Start with forgiving ingredients: mushrooms, zucchini, bananas.

Practice Task

Slice an entire zucchini into uniform rounds using the claw. Consistency matters more than speed.

Anatomy of a Knife Basic Cuts Part 1: Slice, Chop, Mince