Question

Explain the proper way to hold a chef's knife

Answer 1

The best way to hold a chef knife is to grip the heel of the blade with your thumb and forefinger and wrap the remaining three fingers around the handle.
Gripping the Knife
A good grip will give you better control increasing cutting accuracy and speed while preventing slippage and lessening the chances of accidents.

Answer 2

Hold the handle with your middle, ring, and pinkie fingers. Rest your index finger flat against the blade near the handle (curl the finger back toward the handle), and position your thumb on the opposite side of the blade. Always curl in the fingertips of the hand not holding the knife.