You'll find everyone has their favourite way! All can be a little messy, but here are three ways to cut the kernels from a cob of corn. First. Lay the cob flat on a large cutting board. With a sharp knife, slice from the stem end (or handle) along the length of the cob. Rotate the cob and repeat all the way around. Second. Hold the cob upright and follow the same process. This method is a little messier and has more risk of slipping. Third. Here's the least messy method, (although you will have a pan to wash.) Use a tube pan or bundt pan. Place the tip of the cob in the hole in the center of the tube. Slice downwards from stem to tip. The kernels will fall neatly into the pan!