INSTANT Knife Skills

[@dgooshe]

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

[@XGARBAGExBO2]

How else would you hold it?

[@jamessharpe2625]

​@@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]

most people avoid the blade, even the dull part when chopping, it wont do anything to you lol

[@nicholaskempson2488]

​@@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]

INSTANT knife kills 😎

[@Brunoenribeiro]

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]

What if I am being forced in a restaurant then what

[@CaptJack131]

@@chichicheeseeyou have bigger problems

[@jacklancaster3531]

​@@CaptJack131and bigger fish to fry. Chop chop

[@WhiteWolf-lm7gj]

​@@chichicheeseeThey've literally handed you knives, you can get yourself out of that one

[@chichicheesee]

@@WhiteWolf-lm7gj fair

[@SinbadHuxley]

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

[@Teaadrop]

theres a reason youtube used Josh in one of their official youtube ads

[@edwardssistershands]

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]

@@edwardssistershands ????????????

[@kayw8224]

Pretty stellar example, to be honest. Not just funny but definitely informative.

[@bezbezzebbyson788]

Bruh what are you talking about​@@edwardssistershands

[@jefferyshaw3990]

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

[@matthewpaulino4739]

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]

@@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]

​@@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]

Also note that you dont keed to recreate thise angles. Some of it is for the camera!

[@tanviea5633]

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

[@tack3545]

what does this have to do with gen z

[@synthraofficial5366]

​@@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]

@@synthraofficial5366 Not every Gen Z grew up not learning how to cook.

[@MilkT0ast]

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]

​@@izanagi2488Most of them, to be honest. You take delivery out of their life, and they starve to death.

[@kolizeum9]

That’s some insant knife skills

[@hhh43016]

Yeah really insant

[@HRG2018]

​@@hhh43016parry hotter

[@danmatthews5364]

Average

[@erbderbs]

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

[@skinnysnorlax1876]

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]

​@@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.

[@ryanm8998]

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]

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.

[@johnnyrodriguez5938]

Make one on sharpening the blade with that block.

[@ub-4630]

It's called a whetstone.

[@johnnyrodriguez5938]

@@ub-4630 I have one but I don’t know how to use it 😂

[@totally_not_a_bot]

​@@johnnyrodriguez5938Burrfection has many, many videos on sharpening knives. It's kinda his whole thing.

[@Reikuki]

Pretty sure he has one a few years back.

[@rainbowgang8168]

He did a while back and I found it very useful

[@Secryt9]

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]

Aw that sous chef sounds awesome!

[@TheMidnighttea]

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.

[@homefoods89]

I love your knife collection . Great advice

[@arcane9131]

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

[@paisastic]

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

[@bluehen32]

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

[@bluebubblegum88]

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]

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]

You do put your index finger on the blade

[@Alsry1]

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]

Thank you Uncle Josh

[@wolfrayne3263]

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

[@noahreid4046]

Lmao this guy looks like if GothamChess was a chef

[@Zestytrashcan82]

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

[@JaydenDemezar]

I actually really needed this thanks 🙏🏾

[@Reignin1]

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

[@PrincessOfTheEnd]

givign you a like and a reply because a bot stole your comment

[@jotarokujo3603]

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

[@danieldawson-goodey9153]

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

[@cant_stand_there]

Day 1 of asking for that cucumber

[@cant_stand_there]

Wow that was quick

[@LobsterDado]

@@cant_stand_there ikr, the bots are crazy

[@cant_stand_there]

Honestly

[@nativedubz]

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.

[@uncledrewcancook]

Great demonstration Josh! Boom!

[@gardenmaster7933]

A wise journalist said “walk don’t run”

[@kendricklamaristhegreatest]

A very wise one

[@picachufan2000]

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

[@painlesskun3959]

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

[@Bigbitesdark]

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.

[@bcallahan3806]

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.

[@Crowald]

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

[@attempted-CAW-murder]

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

[@aruemon78]

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

[@ManageableRapTactics]

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

[@darkzeke200x]

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

[@ronaldinolopez7857]

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

[@scarlett8782]

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

[@TheSentinelStone]

Those Damascus pattern blades are gorgeous.

[@Steph-dz9jb]

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

[@JAMeep-xx1vv]

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

[@user-ec5qc6eu1d]

Your videos always leave me wanting more.

[@Tenebris_Reaper]

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

[@agingernamedpudn8227]

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.

[@lisabeck5582]

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.

[@UnanimousDelivers]

Fun fact: Lupo The Butcher was made by the same people behind Ed Edd and Eddy.

[@andrewalleyne312]

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

[@marcopollo1392]

Congrats with your new kitchen 😊

[@TeheranEuroclydon-lx6uy]

Really appreciate vids like this.

[@Zedonus0]

OMG that Damascus blade looks SOOO good.

[@710Chri]

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

[@porkins93]

Fun fact: you hold a chef's knife the same way you hold a drumstick.

[@Exploutato]

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

[@MelissiaBlackheart]

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

[@ffpleb3251]

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

[@silly_goofs]

i only need 3 knives: a clever, a clever, and you guessed it a clever

[@Buckwheat0]

my muscle memory for holding chef knives is too far gone to bother switching now lol

[@jeromeymascarenhas6044]

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

[@austinhall3937]

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

[@kokoeteukpong8211]

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

[@OGSontar]

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.

[@actuallywhatimeant2583]

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

[@int666h]

This is really, really useful. Thank you so much!

[@joshuamejia2496]

Do not compare yourself to Papa , he's been practicing for longer than most of us

[@Justanotherdude25]

This was actually rlly helpful lmao

[@mrc3885]

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.

[@bernhardvonbarret1729]

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

[@StabbyJoe135]

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

[@Galaxy12Gaming]

Woah, I will gain the knowledge

[@bjmadeira8157]

Solid advice! Absolutely right!

[@sianmarie4589]

This is my new favorite short.

[@parthasarathyvenkatadri]

Why does this look like how to be a serial killer 😂

[@joselynfulbright8128]

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

[@zzanikox49]

The most useful knife tutorial out there.

[@roxyk3893]

LOL making us laugh and learn, Thanks Uncle Joshua

[@matey6559]

Im not gonna lie, I clicked on this bc I thought the title was instant knife kills

[@janka4820]

Never thought the correct way to hold a knife would be like a drumstick

[@peyman2420]

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

[@nenesantiago2448]

This actually really helped ty💙

[@waldo9254]

Bro gets more info into his "shorts" than most in a 15 min video.

[@kookadoo]

Thanks Josh, nicely explained

[@NotCR7shortz]

Wow first time he didn’t start the video in the most aggressive way possible!

[@dodie-poopsco.6893]

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

[@tashagirl5]

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.

[@theshift2010]

Beautiful knife skills, thank you.

[@Penguinfilter]

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

[@cremebrulee4759]

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

[@solarischronos784]

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

[@Sleepless_Sam]

Remember, you don't get fast by practicing speed, you get fast by practicing form. The better you are at the motion, the quicker you can perform it without messing up.

[@defaultyspartan]

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

[@theyounggamer3315]

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.

[@gabrielklinefelter1444]

Good on you for showing us the correct way

[@Jeetuni]

Thought MovementByDavid switched to cooking for a second lmao

[@Skizzlepuss]

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

[@mu4784]

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

[@theomega616]

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

[@siri9475]

That's... Actually useful knowledge

[@Ravens_and_Lilies14]

Take your time was one of the most helpful things I remember hearing Gordon Ramsay say about knife work and I appreciate it being repeated here.

[@DYLAN123223]

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