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 creamy mashed potatoes served in a rustic bowl on a wooden table with garlic and fresh herbs, ready for plating in a winter comfort dish
  • 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 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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Image of pro chefly creamy pumpkin risotto garnished with fresh sage, showcasing seasonal flavor and elegant plating
  • October 27, 2025
Pumpkin Risotto with Crispy Sage

Dear Chefs, this one’s for the nights when autumn is in full swing — the air cool, the kitchen warm,...

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  • October 27, 2025
Gyuto vs Chef Knife – Which Is the Best All-Purpose Knife for Holiday Prep

Dear Chefs, as the holidays approach and your kitchen becomes a whirlwind of roasts, root vegetables, and last-minute sides, one...

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Saffron 61, Damascus Chef
$69.00
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Ochre 61, Damascus Chef
$71.00
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Garnet 60, Damascus Chef
$75.00
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Noir 60, Damascus Chef
$72.00
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Lapis 59, Damascus Chef
$83.00
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Juniper 60, Damascus Chef
$79.00
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Ochre 61, 2-Piece Set
$135.00
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Saffron 61, 3-Piece Set
$172.00
Image of Pro Chefly 2-piece Damascus knife set with black triple-riveted G10 handles, overhead with lemon and fresh strawberries
Noir 60, 2-Piece Set
$108.00
Image of Pro Chefly 3-piece Damascus knife set with black riveted handles, overhead on an end-grain board with watermelon, cucumber and lime
Noir 60, 3-Piece Set
$142.00
Image of Pro Chefly 9-inch Damascus gyuto chef knife with olivewood wa handle, overhead with radicchio, red onion and parsley
Ochre 60, Damascus Chef
$72.00