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Knife Skills Unit – Best Practices. Always use sharp knives. Dull blades cause more accidents because they are harder to work with and require more pressure. Concentrate on what you are doing when using a knife. Never play with knives!. Always use a cutting board.
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Always use sharp knives. • Dull blades cause more accidents because they are harder to work with and require more pressure.
Concentrate on what you are doing • when using a knife.
Keep knives away from the edge • of the counter to lessen the • chance of being knocked on the • floor or on someone's foot.
Step out of the way if a knife is • dropped. Don't try to catch it.
Use a knife for its intended • purpose. Do not use it as a • substitute for a can opener, • screw driver, staple remover, or • box opener.
Choose a knife that is the correct • size and has the proper blade for • the job to be done.
Carry a knife by the handle with • the tip pointed down and the • blade turned away from the body.
Keep knife handles free of grease or other slippery substances.
Repair or throw away • knives with loose handles.