You’ve heard it: Soak them in water to make them easier to cut. Don’t.
It makes them slippery. Now your knife is fighting a wet, hard rock. That’s a recipe for a band-aid.
Dry hands, dry potato, dry cutting board. Danger is wet.
A Knife Crime Tip (The Safe Kind)
Never, ever put your fingers in a "claw" position. Curl them under.
Your knuckles guide the blade. Your fingertips stay safely tucked away.
The knife touches your knuckles, not your skin. It’s like a shield for your fingers.