this is the first "you've been doing __ wrong" that ive actually found pretty useful. didnt know about that knife grip
@XGARBAGExBO2
Жыл бұрын
How else would you hold it?
@jamessharpe2625
Жыл бұрын
@@XGARBAGExBO2Maybe just holding the grip with no fingers on the blade? Plenty of other ways to hold a knife unless youve been taught the 'right' way.
@erastal
Жыл бұрын
most people avoid the blade, even the dull part when chopping, it wont do anything to you lol
@nicholaskempson2488
Жыл бұрын
@@erastalnot strictly true, if you do this enough you will develop a callous at the base of your index finger. This is normal for those of us that spend enough (read: too much) time chopping shit.
@rayakoth
Жыл бұрын
INSTANT knife kills 😎
@Brunoenribeiro
Жыл бұрын
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.
@chichicheesee
Жыл бұрын
What if I am being forced in a restaurant then what
@CaptJack131
Жыл бұрын
@@chichicheeseeyou have bigger problems
@jacklancaster3531
Жыл бұрын
@@CaptJack131and bigger fish to fry. Chop chop
@WhiteWolf-lm7gj
Жыл бұрын
@@chichicheeseeThey've literally handed you knives, you can get yourself out of that one
@chichicheesee
Жыл бұрын
@@WhiteWolf-lm7gj fair
@SinbadHuxley
Жыл бұрын
This is exactly what a short should be. Awesome job Josh.
@Teaadrop
Жыл бұрын
theres a reason youtube used Josh in one of their official youtube ads
@edwardssistershands
8 ай бұрын
Weird. I figured they'd go for for a more "diverse" cast. Maybe the man bun lead to an ally/white guilt assumption.@@Teaadrop
@Teaadrop
8 ай бұрын
@@edwardssistershands ????????????
@kayw8224
7 ай бұрын
Pretty stellar example, to be honest. Not just funny but definitely informative.
@bezbezzebbyson788
Ай бұрын
Bruh what are you talking about@@edwardssistershands
@ryanm8998
Жыл бұрын
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.
@chiefcantseesogood520
Жыл бұрын
Good for you! At least you have chosen to do it. You will get there, it just takes time and practice. At the same age, I've chosen to use all of my skills and recipes to write my own cookbook/videos, etc. Not done yet, but getting there. High anxiety for both of us, I guess. Channels I'd recommend for you ( hopefully you don't mind): "You Suck at Cooking", "That Dude Can Cook", and "Nat's What I Reckon" Check them out. Very funny, they make things very easy.
@jefferyshaw3990
Жыл бұрын
think that "elbow turned out" part may have been the last thing i needed. otherwise i've been getting it down :)
@matthewpaulino4739
Жыл бұрын
The elbow out is kinda pointless in the homekitchen and more for media/showmanship. You can relax your arms by having the cutting hand and the holding both at 45°, forming an V. It looks kinda wrong cuz the food is not parallel to your body and/or the camera if you're recording upfront, but it will be more relaxed.
@zachsdickDOTmpg
Жыл бұрын
@@matthewpaulino4739 I think the elbow out just forces a beginner’s thumb into a safer position, and they can let their elbow down after they learn proper technique. If your elbow’s at your side, your thumb is the closest finger to the knife in our opposite hand. If your elbow is out, your index finger is the closest finger to the knife in your opposite hand. It seems like a solid piece of advice for beginners.
@nathanfranklin7210
Жыл бұрын
@@matthewpaulino4739absolutely. I started as a prep cook/commis and if you have your elbow jacked out like that for a 12-14 hour shift your shoulder is gonna be in serious pain. 45 degree angle and keep everything relaxed. The tension should be in the wrists not elbows or shoulders.
@timonschneider6290
Жыл бұрын
Also note that you dont keed to recreate thise angles. Some of it is for the camera!
@kolizeum9
Жыл бұрын
That’s some insant knife skills
@hhh43016
Жыл бұрын
Yeah really insant
@HRG2018
Жыл бұрын
@@hhh43016parry hotter
@danmatthews5364
4 ай бұрын
Average
@tanviea5633
Жыл бұрын
You perfected the tutorial made for gen z Thanks for making this for the people who use a butter knife😭
@tack3545
Жыл бұрын
what does this have to do with gen z
@synthraofficial5366
Жыл бұрын
@@tack3545I would imagine they a referencing the fact that seemingly none of us grew up learning how to cook so we don't know any of this stuff.
@izanagi2488
Жыл бұрын
@@synthraofficial5366 Not every Gen Z grew up not learning how to cook.
@MilkT0ast
Жыл бұрын
This has to do more with class more than generation. Poor - middle class ppl are more likely to cook for themselves, thus more likely to learn knife skills.
@ItaloBarbiero
Жыл бұрын
@@izanagi2488Most of them, to be honest. You take delivery out of their life, and they starve to death.
@erbderbs
Жыл бұрын
If your knife is dull you can't grip the veggies tight enough for this grip to work, sharpness is the key
@skinnysnorlax1876
Жыл бұрын
And if it's dull enough to where you might think about using a different method, sharpen it instead. A sharp knife is far less dangerous than a dull one. Most injuries come from overly dull knives creating too much friction cause they didn't cut smoothly.
@ianluk8855
11 ай бұрын
@@skinnysnorlax1876indeed. I watched my mom (who's very knife-phobic and never sharpens her knives) nearly cut her finger open because her blade was dull as a rock. Meanwhile, I keep my knives sharp and have never had an incident.
@bluehen32
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making genuinely constructive, respectful and overall wholesome content. You are a treasure don't ever forget that
@homefoods89
Жыл бұрын
I love your knife collection . Great advice
@TheMidnighttea
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Secryt9
Жыл бұрын
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”
@andreachung396
4 ай бұрын
Aw that sous chef sounds awesome!
@johnnyrodriguez5938
Жыл бұрын
Make one on sharpening the blade with that block.
@ub-4630
Жыл бұрын
It's called a whetstone.
@johnnyrodriguez5938
Жыл бұрын
@@ub-4630 I have one but I don’t know how to use it 😂
@totally_not_a_bot
Жыл бұрын
@@johnnyrodriguez5938Burrfection has many, many videos on sharpening knives. It's kinda his whole thing.
@Reikuki
Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure he has one a few years back.
@rainbowgang8168
Жыл бұрын
He did a while back and I found it very useful
@paisastic
Жыл бұрын
That "turn your elbow out" was a really eye opener for me. Thanks a lot!!!
@jotarokujo3603
Жыл бұрын
I see a lot of BS cooking advice on KZitem so it's awesome to see some genuinely solid advice. This is a great tutorial that clearly and concisely explains basic knife use.
@nativedubz
8 ай бұрын
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.
@bluebubblegum88
Жыл бұрын
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!
@2adamast
Жыл бұрын
Sushi chefs with their long knives will do index finger on the spine and butchers cutting big with short knives just hold the handle.
@kaitheguy7832
Жыл бұрын
You do put your index finger on the blade
@Alsry1
2 ай бұрын
That is absolutely not a no-no Pinch grip absolutely sucks for slicing. It is specifically designed for chopping. For precise slicing where control is much more important than force, index grip is much superior.
@wudaman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Uncle Josh
@lisabeck5582
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Asiliea
Жыл бұрын
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 😄
@arcane9131
Жыл бұрын
"now you're p i n c h i n g"
@JaydenDemezar
Жыл бұрын
I actually really needed this thanks 🙏🏾
@bcallahan3806
11 ай бұрын
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.
@ManageableRapTactics
Жыл бұрын
Definitely not trying this out today. But your genuine passion for advice is appreciated. Great editing on the short as well.
@wolfrayne3263
Жыл бұрын
Man watching Ethan Nestors recent short and then this one sure is something
@Reignin1
Жыл бұрын
😃 I butter bread using the back of a spoon so I don't tear holes in it
@PrincessOfTheEnd
Жыл бұрын
givign you a like and a reply because a bot stole your comment
@tuckerfamily4652
Жыл бұрын
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 ❤❤❤
@lDarkfoxxl
Жыл бұрын
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.
@cant_stand_there
Жыл бұрын
Day 1 of asking for that cucumber
@cant_stand_there
Жыл бұрын
Wow that was quick
@LobsterDado
Жыл бұрын
@@cant_stand_there ikr, the bots are crazy
@cant_stand_there
Жыл бұрын
Honestly
@uncledrewcancook
Жыл бұрын
Great demonstration Josh! Boom!
@TexasGodot
Жыл бұрын
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
@incarnateTheGreat
11 ай бұрын
Thank you. Other than the form, the most important thing you said is that it takes practice to get good at using the knife.
@SanderVanierschot
Жыл бұрын
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! ❤
@Zack-dw5op
Ай бұрын
Saving this so I can watch again when I'm in the kitchen
@710Chri
Жыл бұрын
I’ve known this for 20 years but you’re entertaining, so I watched
@LTBlue12
Жыл бұрын
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.
@agingernamedpudn8227
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Zestytrashcan82
Жыл бұрын
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
@user-ec5qc6eu1d
8 ай бұрын
Your videos always leave me wanting more.
@mu4784
11 ай бұрын
I love this teaching style, it reminds me of Ethan Becker in every good way :3
@picachufan2000
Жыл бұрын
I love that your apron is just giving me such a passive aggressive happy smile with you teaching us knife skills
@tashagirl5
11 ай бұрын
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.
@noahreid4046
Жыл бұрын
Lmao this guy looks like if GothamChess was a chef
@TeheranEuroclydon-lx6uy
7 ай бұрын
Really appreciate vids like this.
@meowmeowmeow-7040
Жыл бұрын
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
@OGSontar
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Exploutato
Жыл бұрын
I genuinely LOVE this editing style please keep up your content!
@darkzeke200x
Жыл бұрын
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
@theomega616
Жыл бұрын
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
@mitchellmccroskey4568
Жыл бұрын
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!
@attempted-CAW-murder
Жыл бұрын
Bros cooking skills on point but the energy he brings CHEF'S KISS
@iffyfox9749
6 ай бұрын
I may not be a fan of your video style, but there's no denying your skill and knowledge. Thanks for the info Joshua!
@defaultyspartan
6 ай бұрын
When I wanna cook I go watch one of your videos. You’re the best.
@nicolasgambardella450
Жыл бұрын
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 !!!
@supawanlapchitr1953
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, almost nicked my finger sometimes. Always wondered how they could do it so fast.❤🇹🇭 fr.Thailand
@boondogglet132
7 ай бұрын
as a carreer chef, i recommend the 6.5 utility knife. it can do everything the 8.0+ chef knife can do but it can do it better.
@michaelhammer5976
Жыл бұрын
Ive been a cook for 10 years in various kitchens. Ive learned how to hold the knife and through practice can slice and dice without looking and carry a whole conversation. 10. Years. Follow these guidlines
@Mary-Ann_B_Mabaet
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes the small things goes missed. Sure, maybe this used to be common. But not much anymore with Academia Necessity and Career Fueled Economies. What's Cooking? It's still a Life Skill. But definitely something I'll slowly improve! Thanks again, Joshua!
@PixelKiwi
Жыл бұрын
Iswtg I’ve been seeing so many cooking related shorts and it’s actually helping me learn
@TheSentinelStone
Жыл бұрын
Those Damascus pattern blades are gorgeous.
@diynevala
Жыл бұрын
This is good. I'd like to add my style - The rocking style. Set your knife's point on the cutting board, then just rock the knife up and down, keeping that point on the cutting board. It is not very fast, but it is accurate and powerful. You can keep a certain force pushing the point down, it will cut down most things easily.
@jasonland8210
Жыл бұрын
The tip about turning my elbow out was exactly what I needed! I've been doing it for years and everyone told me I needed to work on my monkey paw. I just thought my fingers/arm don't bend that way. Turning the elbow out allowed me to do it safely. All of the videos all of these years, friggin Weissman Short gets me right! Lol, Thanks man!
@StabbyJoe135
8 ай бұрын
Best book plug I've seen in a while, *SOLD!*
@RabbitPrimeGaming
Жыл бұрын
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😂
@caffeineandspite716
Жыл бұрын
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!
@Zedonus0
11 ай бұрын
OMG that Damascus blade looks SOOO good.
@Ro-ln9pw
Жыл бұрын
Good job on your skill! I have not see anybody explained the details that way you did. Bravo Bravo!! I’m from Uzbekistan. I did for many years onions 🧅 chopping. That exactly how I did now I can cut the onions with close eyes now and very fast! Your skill is awesome and very very proper. We’ll done!!
@SwedishAlicorn
7 ай бұрын
I was always scared to help my mom in the kitchen growing up, but I've since become quite good at cooking. The skill that best helped me was learning how to use and hold a knife. It was always the scariest part of cooking when I was young, but now chopping and slicing vegetables is my favourite part. I find it incredibly fun to slice and dice my way through a variety of vegetables and meats.
@Penguinfilter
7 ай бұрын
You legitimately just taught me how to do the claw move, because no one ever mentions the thumb portion of it!
@theshift2010
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful knife skills, thank you.
@mrc3885
Жыл бұрын
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.
@ffpleb3251
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this wonderful video. Back to kitchen it is!
@brandonwalmsley1863
6 ай бұрын
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.
@kokoeteukpong8211
Жыл бұрын
I actually learnt something and found out why I was slow and inconsistent!!!! Thank you so much, bless you.
@zerosjl7935
7 ай бұрын
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 😅
@sianmarie4589
8 ай бұрын
This is my new favorite short.
@bleachnbones7107
Жыл бұрын
Just started out working in a kitchen and I've been kinda beating myself up because I'm a slow chopper but I'd definitely rather learn knives, grip and movements correctly first and then try to pick up some speed than risking a fingertip while doing a messy job. Anyways thanks, very useful video as always
@mapelianbutton4954
Жыл бұрын
It's good that there are free videos on internet that explain how to use kitchen knives. Back then before internet I learned knives intuitively on my own... with consequences... But at least all my fingers and hands are intact so no harm done.
@MelissiaBlackheart
Жыл бұрын
Basic knife skills are important! Thanks for that, Josh.
@cremebrulee4759
9 ай бұрын
Excellent. I did not know about the elbow position. Thanks!
@danieldawson-goodey9153
Жыл бұрын
You are the kitchen equivalent of me grabbing a stethoscope and proclaiming to be a doctor.
@erikvarela2045
Жыл бұрын
That's a good-looking collection of knives. Love the geometry on that gyuto!
@Skizzlepuss
Жыл бұрын
Choking up on the knife is also the best way to keep control of your blade while in motion.
@int666h
7 ай бұрын
This is really, really useful. Thank you so much!
@Crowald
11 ай бұрын
This video made me realize how much Josh loves to ramp reverb solely for the purpose of memeing.
@scarlett8782
10 ай бұрын
josh made this entire video just to low key flex his knife collection for a few seconds - change my mind
@MonsoonMiles
Жыл бұрын
Yes uncle Josh, ngl this helps a lot 😅. Been trying to dive into my inner chef and your videos are nice 👍🏽. Love the work you do!
@taska9187
Жыл бұрын
He sharped that knife really fine, i mean, look at this cut, it's so clean!
@peggywoods4327
Жыл бұрын
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!
@saberruntv
Жыл бұрын
I realise that nobody uses a knife like I do. And I feel pretty good at my knife skills. Basically I grab the handle near the metal part and for stability I place my index on the top of the backside. It helps me feel the knife as an extention of my arm and keep a steady movement.
@roxyk3893
7 ай бұрын
LOL making us laugh and learn, Thanks Uncle Joshua
@tinydiscgolf
6 ай бұрын
your videos are the worst and the best. Love em for the wrong and right reasons .
@solarischronos784
9 ай бұрын
lol the cutest thing is the simple smiley face on his apron... which totally contradicts his presentation style
@DYLAN123223
10 ай бұрын
That page being pulled out of your cook book hurt haha. Had me shocked, I want one so bad.
@socketlaunch
Жыл бұрын
I went on some field trips in high school to learn about cooking in a restaurant kitchen and I'm really thankful for the knife skills that that experience taught me.
@Steph-dz9jb
7 ай бұрын
“Elbow out!” You just changed my life! Thank you. 😊
@205applês
4 ай бұрын
Love your vids and I also use one of your life hacks every time I cook. The life hack is the wet paper towel underneath a pan or cutting board
@elijahide9880
Жыл бұрын
I've been teaching the pinch grip to all of my friends and family whenever they first come into my kitchen for the last 5 years. It's life changing.
@dellong7959
10 ай бұрын
Man after my own heart! I'm no chef, far from it, but I have a thing about USING THE CORRECT KNIFE FOR THE RIGHT JOB .. Thank you!!
@ronaldinolopez7857
Жыл бұрын
that fact he said when you do this he said "yup" was so funny
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