Find the balance point in your grip

The move: steer from the blade balance point. The pinch grip is a control system. Place the thumb and index finger on opposite sides of the blade near the bolster, then wrap the other fingers around the handle. This puts your steering fingers closer to the blade’s center of balance, so the edge tracks more predictably. The grip should not hurt. If it feels like a clamp, loosen it until the knife still feels secure but your wrist can move. Pair it with a curled guide hand so the blade has a reference line. Together, the pinch grip and claw…

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