A finger protection shield is characterized by a generally vertical shield and a lower member that extends from the generally vertical shield portion. A bottom surface of the lower member comprises a plurality of ridges and grooves that are generally parallel to each other and opposite a finger receiving area that is on an upper surface of the lower member. A ring extends from the generally vertical shield portion that receives a finger of the user's hand. An interior architecture of the device positions the fingers and hand of the user in an optimal manner, while facilitating manipulation of an article to be cut.