Use a claw grip to save your fingers when cutting veggies

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Sarah Spigelman Richter
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Avoid more pesky visits to the ER.

Curl the fingers that aren't holding the knife so the fingertips touch the cutting board. If you can't see them, the blade can't cut them. The most that happens is your knife rests against your knuckles as you cut. Dice like a pro and keep that manicure intact.

Never fear, The Basic Kitch is here. Simple techniques, step-by-step demos and a little Mashable twist to make sure you're paying attention.

If you've grown attached to all 10 of your fingers, it's best to save them for at least a few years.

Keep pesky unwanted ingredients out of your salads.

The claw grip is here to keep your digits safe!

Use it for all types of vegetables, big and small.

Watch a previous episode of The Basic Kitch: Cooking drugs is not rock 'n' roll; peeling ginger is

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