Knife Safety and Cutting Techniques

This video tutorial focuses on knife safety for kids, emphasizing the importance of proper handling and techniques. It covers how to carry and set down knives safely, the correct way to grip a knife, and essential rules for knife and food movement. The tutorial also demonstrates safe ways to hold food and various knife movement techniques, ensuring children can cut safely and effectively. The session concludes with a recap of the key safety rules and techniques learned.

What is the first rule of knife safety when carrying a knife?

• Hold it with the blade facing up

• Carry it with the point down

• Swing it gently by your side

• Keep it in your pocket

What should you do if you need more power while cutting?

• Put your finger down the knife

• Move your hand up closer to the knife

• Use a smaller knife

• Cut faster

What should you do when the knife is moving?

• Stop the knife

• Move the food

• Keep your eyes down

• Look up

Which phrase helps remind you to keep fingers safe while cutting?

• Pick me, pick me

• Hey, hey, out of the way

• Fingers first

• Cut and go

What is the 'up and over soldier' technique?

• A way to hold the knife

• A cutting style

• A method to hold food safely

• A type of knife

Which knife movement technique involves rocking the knife?

• Tug of war pull

• Saw blade

• Driving like a vacuum

• Rock-a-bye

What is the 'driving like a vacuum' technique used for?

• Cutting soft foods

• Holding the knife

• Chopping with a back and forth motion

• Slicing large fruits

Which technique is best for cutting soft foods like strawberries?

• Saw blade

• Rock-a-bye

• Driving like a vacuum

• Tug of war pull

What is the 'tug of war pull' technique primarily used for?

• Slicing small items

• Chopping large vegetables

• Dicing onions

• Peeling fruits

What is the most important rule when setting down a knife?

• Place it near the edge

• Hold it in your hand

• Set it flat and away from the edge

• Leave it on the cutting board