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 bourbon pecan pie with salted shortbread crust and glossy toasted pecans, one wedge served
  • November 11, 2026
Bourbon Pecan Pie With a Salted Shortbread Crust

Dear Chefs, pecan pie has a reputation for being sweet enough to make your teeth file a complaint, and this...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus steel kitchen knife set featuring three hammered blades with Japanese-style wooden Wa handles, displayed on a wooden surface with fresh lemon, garlic, and thyme.
  • November 10, 2026
The Holiday Prep Knife Checklist Every Host Should Run in November

Dear Chefs, a holiday kitchen puts more strain on your knives in three days than a typical month of weeknight...

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Image of Pro Chefly golden Parker House rolls brushed with butter and flaky sea salt in a baking pan
  • November 09, 2026
Parker House Rolls Worth Starting the Day Before

Dear Chefs, Parker House rolls are the soft, buttery, folded-over dinner rolls that vanish from the bread basket long before...

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Image of Pro Chefly homemade cranberry sauce with orange segments and star anise in a terracotta bowl
  • November 08, 2026
Cranberry Sauce With Orange and Star Anise, Ready in 20 Minutes

Dear Chefs, homemade cranberry sauce is the easiest dish on the Thanksgiving table to get right, and the one that...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus steel petty knife with a hammered blade and wooden Wa handle displayed beside fresh lemons, sliced shallots, garlic, and thyme on a wooden cutting board.
  • November 07, 2026
How to Break Down a Whole Chicken With One Japanese Knife

Dear Chefs, a whole chicken costs less per pound than almost anything else in the poultry case, and the only...

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Image of Pro Chefly green bean almondine tossed in brown butter with toasted almonds and lemon zest
  • November 06, 2026
Green Bean Almondine in Brown Butter, No Canned Soup Required

Dear Chefs, green bean almondine is the side dish that proves a holiday vegetable can be elegant without being fussy....

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus steel gyuto knife with a hammered blade slicing fresh tomatoes on a wooden cutting board with basil and garlic.
  • November 05, 2026
Do You Need a Carving Knife, or Will Your Chef Knife Do?

Dear Chefs, the carving knife versus chef knife question shows up every November, usually right after someone spots a gleaming...

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Image of Pro Chefly miso butter turkey breast with golden skin, caramelized shallots and glossy pan sauce
  • November 04, 2026
Miso Butter Turkey Breast for a Smaller Thanksgiving Table

Dear Chefs, not every Thanksgiving table seats twenty, and a bone-in turkey breast is the honest answer for a table...

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Image of Pro Chefly cornbread and andouille dressing with a crisp golden top, sausage coins and fresh scallions
  • November 03, 2026
Cornbread and Andouille Dressing With Real Backbone

Dear Chefs, a good cornbread dressing should have structure, smoke, and a little attitude, which is why we build ours...

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Image of Pro Chefly chef's knife with a hammered Damascus steel blade and green resin handle slicing fresh mango cubes on a wooden cutting board.
  • November 02, 2026
How to Carve a Turkey Cleanly (And Which Knife to Actually Use)

Dear Chefs, learning how to carve a turkey is mostly a lesson in patience and geometry, and only partly a...

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Image of Pro Chefly dry-brined spatchcock turkey with crackling golden skin, roasted onions, carrots and thyme on a terracotta platter
  • November 01, 2026
Dry-Brined Spatchcock Turkey That Actually Cooks Evenly

Dear Chefs, a spatchcock turkey is the answer to the question every Thanksgiving host eventually asks, which is why the...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus steel Kiritsuke knife with a green handle slicing fresh fennel on a wooden cutting board.
  • October 31, 2026
Are Left-Handed Japanese Knives Worth Buying?

Dear Chefs, left-handed Japanese knives are one of the most misunderstood corners of the knife world, and cooks on both...

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Image of Pro Chefly 8-inch Damascus chef knife with pakkawood wa handle, on a walnut board with burrata, mango and strawberries
Saffron 61, Damascus Chef
$69.00
Image of Pro Chefly 8-inch Damascus chef knife with olivewood wa handle, beside a citrus and shaved fennel salad
Ochre 61, Damascus Chef
$71.00
Image of Pro Chefly 8-inch Damascus chef knife with red resin handle, on a walnut board with sliced tomatoes, basil and garlic
Garnet 60, Damascus Chef
$75.00
Image of Pro Chefly 8-inch Damascus chef knife with black triple-riveted handle, on a board with figs, honeycomb and goat cheese
Noir 60, Damascus Chef
$72.00
Image of Pro Chefly 8-inch Damascus chef knife with blue and burl wood resin handle, standing on a walnut board with green apple, kiwi and lime
Lapis 59, Damascus Chef
$83.00
Image of Pro Chefly 8-inch Damascus chef knife with green resin handle, on a walnut board with fresh mango, passion fruit and mint
Juniper 60, Damascus Chef
$79.00
Image of Pro Chefly 2-piece Damascus knife set with olivewood wa handles, overhead with rainbow chard, red pepper and lemon
Ochre 61, 2-Piece Set
$135.00
Image of Pro Chefly 3-piece Damascus knife set with black-and-amber pakkawood wa handles, overhead with lemon slices, garlic and thyme
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