Fluff - How do you cut a pie?

i only cut the pieces I need at that time. I agree, it keeps it fresher

I cut the pieces that will be eaten and store the knife with the pie.

I cut what will be eaten and the size of each piece may differ according to level of pie appeal and previous meal intake.

We cut each piece as it's being eaten, because as several people have already said not everyone wants the same size piece. 

Pies can be hit or miss with people, so we just cut what we'll need. Some people like a big slice and some people want a sliver. My husband gave me a pie cutter for Christmas one year (it was the joke of the night). However it is a great little utensil and it cuts well and makes pulling out the first piece so easy. I really don't like it when people cut desserts for me. I also think the precutting food that might last a few more days makes it go stale quicker since it is already cut and there is air on all of the sides. Weird, maybe, but I have noticed a difference.

I only cut what will be eaten at that time. I've never thought about why I do it that way, but I agree that it probably keeps it fresher. Otherwise the cut edges of each slice could dry out a bit, unless they're smooshed up together.

Plus, people want different sized slices. DSO would eat a Papa Bear sized slice, I would eat a Mama Bear sized slice, and someone like my MIL would eat a Baby Bear sized slice. 

I think that makes sense. Same reason that ground beef doesn't keep as long as solid slabs--more surface area open to air (and bacteria). 

I don't eat pie but whenever I am somewhere that there is pie it is cut by the slice. I always assumed this was so the person could decide the size of the slice they wanted. If it's all pre-cut beforehand someone's going to end up with a piece too big or too small for their preference and will wind up cutting it with another knife anyway to get the portion they want.

All at once, with the Marie Callender's pie cutter.
Then the slices are cut and can remain in the box or storage container, or on the serving platter.

I slice it down the middle, then cut the number of slices I need from just one side. Sometimes there are pieces left on the cut” side, sometimes not.

I cut it all because it makes for easier storage for the pieces that aren't being eaten right away.

Jen

ETA: Pie doesn't last long in our house and leftovers are often eaten the next day so freshness is not a problem for us, lol. 

One at a time that way I or the person I am cutting for gets the slice size they would like.

Same. I make pie fairly frequently.

I cut one piece at a time. I do the same for cake.