Is there something one can do to block the tip of a knife?

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@Chefguy

It can happen, especially with a knife you’re unfamiliar with. The first time I used my Shun chef’s knive, I managed to stab myself with the tip. The shape of the blade is just enough different from my other chef’s knife, and it’s much sharper. I didn’t expect it to glide through that piece of potato so easily, I guess. It was embarrassing. :o

I did it at the store I was trying mine out at. I got a Ken Onion and it was sharper than anything I’d ever used previously. Bled a lot on their practice cutting board, but I have not cut myself since!

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@mr.jp

So that I can avoid cutting myself on that (again). Like a cap or something.

http://korin.com/Knives/Style-child-knives_3