Got caught in a similar situation on Lafayette and totally feel you. I used to be a paper map purist too but after one storm turned my map into wet confetti I changed my tune real quick.

Nah I gotta disagree with you there. I've run thousands of feet of trim with my Paslode and never had it kick a board sideways if I'm holding it right.

Wait, have you actually tried loosening your grip toward the heel of the blade like he shows... it changes everything when you're doing those long pull cuts on something like a cucumber or carrot. @jackson.wesley I think the important part is how he talks about the knife becoming an extension of your arm instead of just a tool you're holding. Once you relax your wrist and let the weight of the knife do the work, the angles sort of correct themselves naturally.