this is the first "you've been doing __ wrong" that ive actually found pretty useful. didnt know about that knife grip

The most important tip of this video is: "take your time". Lots of people getting into knife skills wanting to chop things like crazy. Take your bleeping time... you're not being tortured in a restaurant kitchen, you're at home! Go slow, build your skills, so you can lay a strong foundation of good habits. Your fingers will thank you.

This is exactly what a short should be. Awesome job Josh.

think that "elbow turned out" part may have been the last thing i needed. otherwise i've been getting it down :)

Thank you so much for this. At 42 I'm working on basic cooking skills. This is one of the things I was never taught. You've just made my cooking skills better.

That’s some insant knife skills

If your knife is dull you can't grip the veggies tight enough for this grip to work, sharpness is the key

You perfected the tutorial made for gen z Thanks for making this for the people who use a butter knife😭

Josh, just wanted to voice my approval for reminding people to slow down. Speed comes naturally with practice and comfort. You probably saved some fingers.

I love your knife collection . Great advice

Make one on sharpening the blade with that block.

In the first kitchen I worked in, I was 18 and they didn’t teach me any culinary skills at all. Joined my second kitchen at 21 and every new every time I was trained on a new task. the sous chef would not only tell me how to do it, but he would do it with me (everything down to taking out the garbage) and whenever he saw me doing something the beginner way he would simply ask “can I show you an easier way of doing that?” And then once he was done demonstrating he would always follow it up with “and you don’t have to do it that way, we all have our own way of doing things. I simply find that was easier”

That "turn your elbow out" was a really eye opener for me. Thanks a lot!!!

"now you're p i n c h i n g"

Thank you for making genuinely constructive, respectful and overall wholesome content. You are a treasure don't ever forget that

Thank you Uncle Josh

The other big no-no I see is people putting their index finger on the blade. Ann Burrell from Worst Cooks taught me about that one!

Man watching Ethan Nestors recent short and then this one sure is something

One of the most important cooking videos to grace the internet. This is one very easy thing every single chef can learn to improve their game and its a thing that almost know one knows outside of the profession in my experience. Kudos for spreading the love of using thou knife properly.

Lmao this guy looks like if GothamChess was a chef

I actually really needed this thanks 🙏🏾

😃 I butter bread using the back of a spoon so I don't tear holes in it

The knife grip was the first thing they tought me when I worked food service, it is the most useful thing I’ve learned from them

probably the best advice on knife skills I've seen in decades. The only one I can remember that says take your time and practice as well as having a good sharp knife.

Day 1 of asking for that cucumber

“Elbow out!” You just changed my life! Thank you. 😊

I love that your apron is just giving me such a passive aggressive happy smile with you teaching us knife skills

Bros cooking skills on point but the energy he brings CHEF'S KISS

You are the kitchen equivalent of me grabbing a stethoscope and proclaiming to be a doctor.

I see a lot of BS cooking advice on KZfaq so it's awesome to see some genuinely solid advice. This is a great tutorial that clearly and concisely explains basic knife use.

Great demonstration Josh! Boom!

I’m a big fan of the rolling chop. Indeed, I do believe it is the safest method and though I would ❤ to be able to chop things super fast like a pro, I always chop at a speed that is comfortable for me. I have enough problems. Cutting myself with a sharp knife needn’t be another, since it can be easily avoided. I am so glad Joshua approves of both my method and speed.

This video made me realize how much Josh loves to ramp reverb solely for the purpose of memeing.

that fact he said when you do this he said "yup" was so funny

Jack sparrow teaching me knife skills. Truly a good time it is.

Definitely not trying this out today. But your genuine passion for advice is appreciated. Great editing on the short as well.

for those that need proof that you need to keep your thumb back, i was cutting a potato and the knife slipped off it and cut my thumb from the side about 2mm into my thumb nail, it was very easy to do, was a very sharp knife, they didn't stitch it because it was a clean cut, they just wrapped it but i think i damaged the nerves because it still hurts sometimes and feels like it's cut after it healed over about a month ago.

You see I hold it like a psychopath. I need to get the trickstab.

Man I can't tell you how many times I've seen people try to explain this and fail miserably. Thanks for this video lol

Thanks for the tips Papa. Now i can finally not worry about my other 9 fingers not getting cut

That Choose your Knife did sound like a Challenge proposal XD.

This is something that everyone capable of watching this, should watch at least some point in their lives. And heck, even those that have been around for ages could also always find a handy refresher once in awhile could use! Best short vid to watch 😄

I’ve known this for 20 years but you’re entertaining, so I watched

josh made this entire video just to low key flex his knife collection for a few seconds - change my mind

Ah, I love this video ... not only 'cos you perfectly articulated everything BUT it also stroked my ego a lil that I naturally went for the sliding chop 'cos I find it the most efficiant hahaha

Those Damascus pattern blades are gorgeous.

Your videos always leave me wanting more.

A wise journalist said “walk don’t run”

You legitimately just taught me how to do the claw move, because no one ever mentions the thumb portion of it!

That page being pulled out of your cook book hurt haha. Had me shocked, I want one so bad.

Thanks bro........... been cooking for years and didn't know it was that easy🤣🤣

Echt prima Tiktak, hast mir sehr weitergeholfen Joshua Gruß Marc

I love this teaching style, it reminds me of Ethan Becker in every good way :3

Thanks for displaying the different chops as well. I know a lot of folks that think there’s just one correct way to do it.

Practice indeed. I spent the first 20 or so years of my working days in a kitchen, and I learned in the first few weeks just how much practice it takes. After some time (and a bit of pain, almost always after I noticed the cut [sharper knives are actually safer, less tendency to slide off the food instead of cutting it] I did get good. By then, I had also learned that there was a clear speed-point where everything was balanced. Food was cut quickly, food was cut accurately, fingers were not cut at all, and I never needed to chop really close to the edge of the cutting board. Lots to learn about knives in a commercial kitchen, and most of them translate well to the home.

I don’t remember being taught this as I grew up, but somehow I know this information. Which isn’t surprising considering I was raised by multiple chefs.

I've been holding my knife that way and literally thought I was doing it wrong this whole time 😂

I've interviewed people for 5 min and liked what I heard, handed them a knife and a carrot and usually know before they even start cutting. Good video.

When I wanna cook I go watch one of your videos. You’re the best.

I'm no chef but I've been working on my knife skills for about 10 years now and you are SPOT on. Only thing I'd add is; "Whilst doing the choppeth, thine shall have no fuckery"....meaning NO distractions. Focus. One little oopsie and there's a piece of your finger gone. Ask me how I know😂

I didn’t like what you did to your own cookbook, but who am I, it’s your book 😂😂😂! Excellent explanation of how to hold your knife in a safe way. Cheers mate! ❤

LOL making us laugh and learn, Thanks Uncle Joshua

He sharped that knife really fine, i mean, look at this cut, it's so clean!

lol the cutest thing is the simple smiley face on his apron... which totally contradicts his presentation style

I actually learnt something and found out why I was slow and inconsistent!!!! Thank you so much, bless you.

Really appreciate vids like this.

The one thing on ALL the videos by other people that makes me twitch is the crappy knife skills. I'm always yelling "curl your fingers!!" (I worked in kitchens for 30 years) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

OMG that Damascus blade looks SOOO good.

I was always told grip a knife like a handshake because culinary students learn that that is the proper way to hold a knife

Honestly thank you for making this. No one has every taught me how to hold a knife properly and my fingers have been in danger several times from my lack of knowledge 😅

Best book plug I've seen in a while, *SOLD!*

Thanks for this wonderful video. Back to kitchen it is!

Thanks for making this video it really helps me to cut stuff better and I’m 8 years old and I cook and I clean so thanks again ❤❤❤

I may not be a fan of your video style, but there's no denying your skill and knowledge. Thanks for the info Joshua!

Cut into the tip of my thumb on 4th of july this year, had no idea i was supposed to use my finger knuckles instead of my thumb knuckle to guide the blade edge. Thanks for the advice!

"I recommend a chef knife" *picks up gyuto*

Basic knife skills are important! Thanks for that, Josh.

Love love love you!!! You give details and tips to make everything so much easier. When you said turn the elbow out it helped so much. Keep doing what you doing.

Congrats with your new kitchen 😊

I know you’re a busy guy but seriously consider making a few Cooking 101 episodes that people can buy for a reasonable price online. I would absolutely love to learn from you!

Thank you. Other than the form, the most important thing you said is that it takes practice to get good at using the knife.

Ah it’s so cool seeing you rep some other makers I know on that table cheers to you man for supporting us knife makers

urn amazing man, my sous chef passed away and you were his favorite youtuber... he bought your cookbook and when we worked together in the kitchen in culinary he would tell me he was so hyped to get it in the mail... ur amazing josh you helped me with your videos and to advance my career with a few of your recipes! badass vid

I watch your videos and saw you hold a knife like that months ago. Since then I haven’t held a knife any other way. Feels much safer in my hands too!

"Cat paw!" Sweetness and Lightning when theyre teaching little Tsumugi how to chop vegetables

"u wanna CARESS the knife" is what i told my roommate who is 100% afraid of that bad boi

His Johnny Depp Willy Wonka voice is hilarious. Love the new kitchen

This is so good! I learned this a few years ago and it would drive me nuts to see people chop with their thumbs out !!! Especially when I worked at a restaurant !!!

your videos are the worst and the best. Love em for the wrong and right reasons .

This is the content i was looking for when i subscribed to you... its been a long time since ive seen such good content from you.

Going slow is the best advice ever..too many cuts have happened in my kitchen at home from trying to be fancy with my knives.

This is my new favorite short.

Beautiful knife skills, thank you.

actually after many years of being the one to always chop onions and what nots in our house I naturally learned this style without any tutorials

THANK YOU!!! I'm well aware my knife skills suck but this is the first good explanation of what right looks like that I've seen anywhere!

Choking up on the knife is also the best way to keep control of your blade while in motion.

To be fair to Fletcher, kidnappers don’t deserve good sandwiches.

Thought MovementByDavid switched to cooking for a second lmao

I genuinely LOVE this editing style please keep up your content!

Excellent. I did not know about the elbow position. Thanks!