One of the things that I like about the chef's knife is that if you hold it correctly (http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/05/knife-skills-how-to-hold-...) the deep blade gives you both control and increased safety. People often think the bigger the knife the more dangerous, but often the opposite is true.
Chainsaws on the other hand scare me despite their utility, possibly because my grandfather (a very experienced chainsaw user) had a horrendous scar across his neck and face from being stitched back together after an unexpected kickback.
One of the things that I like about the chef's knife is that if you hold it correctly (http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/05/knife-skills-how-to-hold-...) the deep blade gives you both control and increased safety. People often think the bigger the knife the more dangerous, but often the opposite is true.
Chainsaws on the other hand scare me despite their utility, possibly because my grandfather (a very experienced chainsaw user) had a horrendous scar across his neck and face from being stitched back together after an unexpected kickback.