Knife Skills

Knife skills refer to the techniques and proficiency in using knives for cutting, chopping, slicing, and dicing ingredients in cooking. This includes proper grip, cutting motions, and safety practices to efficiently prepare food. It is a fundamental culinary skill that impacts cooking speed, consistency, and presentation.

Also known as: Cutting Techniques, Culinary Knife Skills, Knife Handling, Food Prep Skills, Chopping Skills

Why learn Knife Skills?

Developers should learn knife skills when working in food-related tech, such as recipe apps, kitchen automation, or culinary education software, to better understand user workflows and design intuitive interfaces. It is also valuable for developers in robotics or AI projects involving food preparation, as it informs the mechanics and algorithms needed for automated cutting tasks.

Learning Resources

• tutorial: Knife Skills: A Visual Guide to Slicing, Dicing, and More
• course: Culinary Institute of America: Knife Skills Course
• video: YouTube: Basic Knife Skills by Gordon Ramsay
• book: The Professional Chef's Knife Skills Book
• docs: Food Network: Knife Skills 101