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.

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  • November 26, 2025
How to Clean and Oil Your Damascus Steel Knives Safely

Dear Chefs, caring for a Damascus knife is one of those quiet kitchen rituals that makes you fall in love...

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  • November 25, 2025
Maple Roasted Carrots with Thyme Butter – A Fall Favorite

Dear Chefs, there is something special about roasted carrots in the fall — the way they caramelize, the way their...

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  • November 25, 2025
How to Choose the Right Deba Knife for Your Kitchen

Dear Chefs, the Deba knife is one of those blades that immediately feels different — solid — balanced — and...

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Image of **Alt text:** Roast chicken with potatoes and green beans being pulled from the oven with an oven mitt.
  • November 24, 2025
What Makes Kiritsuke Knives Perfect for Carving Holiday Meats

Dear Chefs, holiday carving is a moment that demands confidence — control — and a blade that understands the assignment....

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  • November 23, 2025
How to Slice Root Vegetables Effortlessly with a Nakiri Knife

Dear Chefs, autumn brings out the toughest vegetables of the entire year — carrots — parsnips — beets — sweet...

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Image of **Alt text:** Hands slicing an onion with a sharp Japanese knife on a wooden cutting board.
  • November 22, 2025
What Makes the Chef Knife the Most Versatile Blade Ever Made

Dear Chefs, there is one blade that shows up for every meal — every season — every level of cooking...

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  • November 21, 2025
Why Damascus Steel Handles Perform Better Under Pressure

Dear Chefs, we spend so much time obsessing over the blade that the handle often gets overlooked, yet the handle...

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Image of Golden baked stuffing in a white casserole dish topped with fresh sage, surrounded by classic holiday sides on a striped kitchen towel.
  • November 20, 2025
Savory Pumpkin and Sage Stuffing – A Fall Dinner Essential

Dear Chefs, there is something magical about fall stuffing, especially when pumpkin and sage join the party. The aroma alone...

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  • November 20, 2025
How to Maintain a Deba Knife for Long-Lasting Sharpness

Dear Chefs, the Deba knife is a quiet powerhouse, the kind of blade that rewards care, intention, and a little...

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Image of Pro Chefly Japanese knife slicing radishes over a bowl of cucumbers on a wooden board, showing precise cuts and fresh ingredients.
  • November 19, 2025
How to Use a Kiritsuke Knife Without Damaging the Edge

Dear Chefs, the Kiritsuke is one of those knives that instantly tells everyone in the room that you mean business....

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus vegetable knife on white marble beside sliced papaya and apples with fresh juice drips, highlighting the hammered blade and wood handle.
  • November 18, 2025
When to Use a Nakiri Knife Instead of a Chef Knife

Dear Chefs, if there is one question I hear constantly around the chopping block, it is this one: “When should...

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Image of Pro Chefly Japanese knife being sharpened on a whetstone, captured close up to show angle, grip, and precise sharpening technique.
  • November 17, 2025
How to Sharpen a Chef Knife the Right Way at Home

Dear Chefs… can I let you in on something that separates real cooks from casual dabblers? It’s not the knife....

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