noun
- the curved or angled section at the base of a knife blade where it meets the handle, designed to provide a grip or prevent the hand from sliding forward
Usage: knife-making and cutlery terminology; also called a 'choil notch' or 'finger choil'
Examples
- The chef's knife featured a pronounced choil that made it easier to grip during precise cutting tasks.
- A well-designed choil prevents your fingers from sliding onto the blade.
- Many modern kitchen knives include a choil for improved safety and control.
- The blade's choil was ergonomically shaped to fit the user's hand comfortably.