In article >,
Katra > wrote:

> So, I generally use a good sharp paring knife and hold them in my hand,
> slicing them into a bowl by cutting thru them with my thumb as a
> backstop. The drawback to that is that if my knife is sharp enough,
> I end up with fine little slices in my thumb. Rarely deep enough to
> be a real cut (unless the knife is REALLY sharp which has happened a
> couple of times!) but it's really annoying!!!
>
> Is there such a thing as a thumb guard, or is there a better way
> to slice carrots?


Sharpen your knife and get one of these:
<http://www.kitchenkapers.com/mesh-cutting-glove-small.html>


For just your thumb,
<http://tinyurl.com/3qsyt>

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