With a taller blade your knuckles can touch the blade higher off the cutting board, so they are less likely to get under the knife when you lift it to cut. That's why a chinese knife is safer.
The height of the blade really doesn't make a difference. As long as the knife goes you to your knuckle, it is just as safe as this cleaver that goes much higher. The distance between the knuckle and the blade's edge are all that matter for safety. Not that a tall blade isn't preferable (more friction could be bothersome though), but it doesn't matter much safety-wise :3
With a taller blade your knuckles can touch the blade higher off the cutting board, so they are less likely to get under the knife when you lift it to cut. That's why a chinese knife is safer.
swoolf3 1 week ago
@swoolf3 Exactly! I will try to make a video of the difference..
twoblink 1 week ago
Why would a higher blade avoid cutting your fingers? It's as easy to pull the sharp edge over your knuckles with a lower blade
kukilon 3 months ago
The height of the blade really doesn't make a difference. As long as the knife goes you to your knuckle, it is just as safe as this cleaver that goes much higher. The distance between the knuckle and the blade's edge are all that matter for safety. Not that a tall blade isn't preferable (more friction could be bothersome though), but it doesn't matter much safety-wise :3
I really do need to get one of these.....
kragier 1 year ago