Notes from author
How To Hold Eating Utensils,
In general use, both spoon and fork are held horizontally by balancing them between the first knuckle of the middle finger and the tip of the index finger while the thumb steadies the handle. The knife is used with the tip of the index finger gently pressing out over the top of the blade to guide as you cut.
Learn it well or dont get in the forest!
If you do, I will teach you to hold your utensils the hard way! :)