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What should you do if you drop a kitchen knife?

Step back and let it fall. Never try to catch it.

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  1. Grab the blade
  2. Kick it away
  3. Step back and let it fall ✔

Why: Trying to catch a falling knife can cause a serious cut. Move your feet away and let the knife hit the floor.

Huh, didn't know that: To hand someone a knife, pass it by the handle or set it down so they can pick it up.

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Answer: Step back and let it fall. Trying to catch a falling knife can cause a serious cut. Move your feet away and let the knife hit the floor.

  1. Mississippi State University Extension Kitchen Safety happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/node/489
    Never try to catch a falling knife.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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