[header] How to cut an avocado without touching the flesh [title] Use a medium-sized sharp knife to cut lengthwise around the avocado. [title] Let the knife follow the contour of the avocado by pressing the knife blade into the flesh touching the large pit. [step] This will guide the knife making the process easier to cut the avocado into halves. 
[title] Twist the two avocado halves while pulling the two lengthwise pieces gently apart. [title] Use a knife to remove the pit from the avocado.