Chef's Notes

Shhh… you found my notes. I’m Chef Tyler, since you’re here, you might as well stay. This is where I scribble down the sharpest stories, unwrap the juiciest kitchen secrets, and share a few truths most brands won’t tell you. Pull up a chair—let’s talk knives, food, and everything in between.

Image of Pro Chefly AUS-10 Japanese Damascus knife with a premium wood handle slicing fresh lemons on a cutting board in natural light.
  • November 06, 2025
How to Prevent Rust and Tarnish on Damascus Steel

Dear Chefs — Damascus steel is a piece of kitchen jewelry… but unlike stainless, it will react if you treat it...

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  • November 05, 2025
Roasted Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes – A Cozy November Side

Dear Chefs — this is the kind of side that hugs the whole plate. We’re building plush, buttery mashed potatoes...

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  • November 05, 2025
How to Perfectly Fillet Whole Fish with a Deba Knife

Dear Chefs — whole fish is one of those ingredients that separates the “home cook who dabbles” from the chef...

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  • November 04, 2025
Why Kiritsuke Knives Demand Respect in Professional Kitchens

Dear Chefs — there are knives that are “multi-purpose,” there are knives that are “specialty,” and then there are knives...

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Image of Pro Chefly winter prep ingredients with fresh kale in a bowl beside cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves on a wooden board, ready for slicing with Japanese Damascus knives.
  • November 03, 2025
How Nakiri Knives Simplify Prep for Winter Vegetables

Dear Chefs — winter vegetables are dense, fibrous, and built like armored tanks. Carrots, rutabaga, celery root, parsnips, turnips —...

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  • November 02, 2025
Why the Chef Knife Is the Backbone of Every Pro Kitchen

Dear Chefs — every fall, when kitchens get heavier, faster, and more ingredient-dense… this debate comes up again and again:...

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  • November 01, 2025
How to Restore Damascus Steel Knives to Their Original Shine

Dear Chefs — fall cooking means more roasted squash, more caramelized onions, more searing, more board friction… and that means...

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  • October 31, 2025
Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Bread – The Ultimate Fall Baking Recipe

Dear Chefs, fall baking is a ritual — the scent of cinnamon in the air, pecans roasting low and slow,...

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  • October 31, 2025
Why Paring Knives Are the Secret Weapon for Spooky Snacks and Tiny Treats

Dear Chefs, when it comes to Halloween, the real magic doesn’t just happen in the oven — it happens in...

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  • October 30, 2025
Surprising Ways to Use a Bread Knife Beyond Bread This Halloween

Dear Chefs, let’s be honest — when most people think of a bread knife, they picture crusty loaves and Sunday...

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  • October 29, 2025
Santoku Knives for Meat vs Vegetables – What You Should Know for Fall Cooking

Dear Chefs, when autumn rolls in and the kitchen fills with hearty roasts and caramelized vegetables, the Santoku knife takes...

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  • October 28, 2025
Why Every Serious Cook Should Own a Gyuto Knife This Spooky Season

Dear Chefs, when the nights grow longer and your kitchen flickers with candlelight and roasted garlic, one blade stands above...

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8” Damascus Chef Knife
$85.00
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8" Damascus Chef Knife
$75.00
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8" Damascus Chef Knife
$75.00
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8" Damascus Chef Knife
$82.00
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8" Damascus Chef Knife
$80.00
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8" Damascus Chef Knife
$100.00
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8" Damascus Chef Knife
$90.00
Pro Chefly
8” Damascus Chef Knife
$85.00
Pro Chefly
2-Piece Knife Set
$150.00
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3-Piece Knife Set
$190.00
Pro Chefly
2-Piece Knife Set
$120.00
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3-Piece Knife Set
$155.00
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9" Damascus Chef Knife
$70.00