Here's the Right Way to Cut an Avocado to Avoid "Avocado Hand" Injuries

Some people like to slice and dice the avocado inside the skin, but this is dangerous as the knife can accidentally cut through the skin and your hand. Instead, follow safe knife skill practices.

Place the flat side of the avocado quarter on the board. Position your hands like a bear claw to keep the slippery avocado firmly on the board, then slice down. To keep the avocado from sticking to your knife, try slicing it with the tip of your knife. Drag the tip of the knife toward your body. Just be sure to move your other hand away with each slice.