Winter squash all have tough skin and it is difficult to slice. It requires using a sharp knife so it is important to follow knife safety tips. Remember when using a knife to: 1. Pick up the knife by its handle rather than the blade. Use your pointer finger and thumb to grasp the knife to the beginning of the blade for more control. 2. Only cut on a flat, solid surface, ideally a cutting board. 3. Cut food away from you. 4. Keep your fingers of the hand holding the food curved in a claw position and clear of the knife cutting and chopping food. 5. Clean and store knives properly when finished.