"Lew Hodgett" wrote
You can always find an exception to the rule; however, having the
minimum amount of the blade exposed while cutting is well within the
90/10 safety rule, IMHO.

I teach that running with the blade higher than it needs to be is the most
preventable way to reduce the severity of severe injury.

If you run your hand across the blade and do not hit the bone, there is a
much greater chance that your finger and its function can be saved.
--
Jim in NC