hold knife handle with one hand and the food item with the other with tucked in fingers

hold knife handle with one hand and the blade with the other

hold knife handle with one hand and use your fingers to guide the blade

hold knife handle with one hand, relax your other hand by your side

slice food in half to get a flat edge

slice off thin section so food sits flat and stable on the cutting board

balance the knife carefully on top and start cutting

hold the knife near the blade and cut the food in half

hold knife facing out and on a slight angle

hold knife facing up with the blade on a slight angle

hold knife facing down and on a slight angle

hold knife by the blade and on a slight angle

dull

sharp