Whacking a knife towards your hand merely protected by half of an avocado may not be the best advice to give, but since this is my preferred method of slicing and peeling an avocado, I just had to share!
Before the big samurai moment above, I slice into the center of the avocado, until I reach the pit and then I roll around the avocado. A quick twist will loosen the halves from each other. Next, I place the avocado in my left hand, knife in the right (lefties I am sure you have already taken note and plan to reverse). I only use a large knife for this operation. A small knife is a big useless no-no. Unless you also have success hammering a nail with the back of a screw driver. Next, safety first: unlike me and my expert risky decision to hold the avocado in a bare hand, placing a towel between your hand and the avocado is an excellent idea. Now, line your knife against the pit and whack gently. If you see in the photo above there are a few pre-cuts. Just like hammering a nail, tap lightly until you realize just how much of a whack is needed to get into the pit. 
Once the pit feels securely attached to the knife. Twist gently and the pit should pop out of the avocado. A few fingers should push your pit off successfully. While holding the pit in your left hand (again with towel protection) thinly slice into the flesh of the avocado just until you reach the skin. 
You can do it on the diagonal as well.
Oh… fancy.
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Tada! Two sliced avocado halves…
Now lay down the knife. Whew. All hands still intact? Pull out a big spoon. Gently scoop into the shell of the avocado wiggling against the skin to remove all of the flesh.
Peeled and sliced avocado! 
Next… Butter a couple slices of bread. Lay in a cast-iron skillet (or whatever you have available) butter side down over medium heat. Place the avocado on one slice of bread and lay slices of your favorite melting cheese on the other. Thinly slice greens such as spinach or arugula and toss around the bread in the skillet. As soon as they are wilted, pile them into the sandwich. Smash it together. Check for a golden sear on each side. Melty cheese? You are now good to munch down on this creamy sandwich. 
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just wanted to write thank you 🙂 loved your article.
I’ve been doing avocados like this forever, but if you are afraid of cutting your hand off, once you have the halves apart, just poke the tip of a sharp knife in the seed right up against the remaining avocado, and it will pop out with little pressure.
Fun to read your stuff! Miss you Lilly!
Great Tip Bruce! Thank you so much for sharing it, Lilly