There seems to be a technique in knifework whereby the hand is brought forward on the blade, with the fingers wrapped around the belly of the knife. Mors seemed to use this hold alot when doing the popular bark carvings (although it was so fast I had trouble keeping track of the various holds that he was using). I have tried this technique when using blunt knives, but it seems like a surefire way to cut yourself across the fingers when using a sharper blade.
Any comments on this? I've found fingers below the blade can be avoided, but it is not as comfortable. I understand no pressure is put on the fingers that touch the sharp edge, but the slightest slip I imagine would be quite painful.
Any comments on this? I've found fingers below the blade can be avoided, but it is not as comfortable. I understand no pressure is put on the fingers that touch the sharp edge, but the slightest slip I imagine would be quite painful.