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A Falling Knife Has No Handle
Never try to catch a falling knife. Step back and let it drop.
The Rule
If a knife falls, step back. Reflexively grabbing is one of the most common causes of serious kitchen cuts.
Preventing Falls
- 1Never leave a knife near the counter edge.
- 2Place knives parallel to the counter edge.
- 3Do not stack items near knives.
- 4Hand knives handle-first.
