Knife Safety Preview

What type of knife is safer?

• Sharp Knives: They require less pressure to cut

• Dull knives: If you have an accident, they won't cut you as badly

• Sharp Knives: They are faster to cut with, so you use the knife for less time

• Dull Knives: They are easier to use

How should you walk with the knife?

• With the knife down at your side, holding your arm stiff

• With the knife down at your side, swinging your arm slightly

• With the knife out in front

Describe the guiding hand or claw

• With your fingers curled inward, and your thumb in front of your fingers

• With your fingers curled inward, and your thumb tucked behind your fingers

• With your fingertips forward, flat on the food

Why do you use a guiding hand?

• To prevent burns

• To prevent cuts

• To help you walk with the knife

Describe how to properly hold the knife when cutting.

• with your entire hand and fingers wrapped around just the handle

• With your hand wrapped around the handle, and index finger straight along the back of the knife blade

• With your hand wrapped around the handle, and your index finger and thumb firmly pinching the back of the knife blade near the handle

Where should you put the knife when you are done using it?

• On the counter next to the sink so it can be washed intentionally when you are ready

• In the sink to soak and get fully cleaned

• In the dishwasher to sanitize it

Why should you NEVER put a knife in the sink? (mark ALL that apply)

• The knife will get dull

• The knife gets too clean

• Someone could forget the knife is there or not see it, reach in, and cut themselves

How should you wash the knife?

• Separately from other dishes

• By brushing the side of the blade with the sponge

• Very carefully, focused, and aware of where your hands are in relation to the blade

• All of these answers are correct

If a knife falls....

• ALWAYS try and catch it

• Catch it if it seems safe

• Step out of the way and let it fall to the floor

How can you stabilize the cutting board?

• Dry Towel

• Wet Paper Towel or Rubber Mat

• Dry cloth towel

• By pressing down on the board as you cut