Knives and Television

[richnonai]

This is probably not new news to anybody who has spend time in the kitchen, but never use a dull knife. It is one of the easiest way to cut yourself. Another tip, that I learned in a painful way, is not to get involved watching television while chopping food. The worse type of show is a good comedy because if you start to laugh to hard, that sharp knife may wind up cutting your finger or hand rather than the food you are prepping.

 

[elles-belles]

Hahaha this is good advice but also very funny! I have to say that I've also learned the hard way that using a blunt knife in the kitchen is not such a good idea. I almost sliced my finger off trying to cut up a pumpkin a few weeks ago! Not a grand idea at all... sharp knives can also be hazardous as well especially if you are attempting to be a master chef and chop your vegetables fast.

 

[Caribbean girl]

I agree that using a blunt knife in the kitchen could be inviting trouble; however, I am also extremely careful when using a sharp one, since we have to be careful using knives on the whole. When I am using a knife to chop or cut anything, I try to concentrate fully on what I am doing. Watching television at such times would be a definite no-no for me. I am not a fast cutter or chopper either. I prefer to take my time when engaging in this activity.

 

[missbishi]

It's always better to be careful whilst using a knife and give it your full attention. I learnt this the hard way! Better to be safe than sorry!

 

[Lullabelle]

One time I was chatting to my husband whilst chopping lettuce, when I looked down I noticed the lettuce was red ooops... had clean up, patch up and start again.

 

[Berties]

this was after trimming back sinews off frozen duck with sharp knife,cutting frozen meat is a no no,this cut hit a tendon which had to be patched,