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 cochinita pibil, shredded achiote pork with pickled red onions, lime and warm corn tortillas
  • October 16, 2026
Cochinita Pibil for Día de los Muertos

Dear Chefs, cochinita pibil is a Yucatán classic, and this version brings the technique home with a Dutch oven, a...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus steel chef knife with a red wood handle beside fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on a wooden cutting board.
  • October 15, 2026
Blade Thickness Behind the Edge: The Spec Nobody Talks About

Dear Chefs, blade thickness behind the edge is the spec that decides how a kitchen knife actually feels in a...

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Image of Pro Chefly loaded beef nachos with melted cheese, seasoned beef, black beans, pico de gallo and jalapeños
  • October 14, 2026
Loaded Beef Nachos Built for Playoff Season

Dear Chefs, loaded beef nachos get a bad rap because most of them are a pile of chips with a...

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Image of Pro Chefly baked brie in golden puff pastry with cranberry rosemary jam, baguette rounds and apple slices
  • October 13, 2026
Baked Brie With Cranberry and Rosemary for Fall Gatherings

Dear Chefs, baked brie is the closest thing fall entertaining has to a cheat code, since it looks like an...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus steel kitchen knife blades with hammered finishes and intricate patterns on a wooden surface.
  • October 12, 2026
Single Bevel vs Double Bevel Japanese Knives, Explained

Dear Chefs, a double bevel Japanese knife is sharpened on both sides of the blade so the edge meets in...

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Image of Pro Chefly creamy paprika chicken with egg noodles, sautéed peppers, onions, and fresh herbs.
  • October 11, 2026
Chicken Paprikash With Buttered Egg Noodles

Dear Chefs, chicken paprikash is Hungary's great comfort dish, bone-in chicken braised in a velvety sauce of slowly softened onions,...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus steel chef knife with a wooden handle slicing fresh radicchio on a cutting board.
  • October 10, 2026
Wa Handle vs Yo Handle: Which Japanese Knife Grip Suits You

Dear Chefs, a wa handle is the traditional Japanese knife handle, usually octagonal, oval or D-shaped, made of wood and...

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Image of Pro Chefly squid ink pasta with garlic shrimp, red chili peppers, fresh parsley, and crispy breadcrumbs.
  • October 09, 2026
Squid Ink Pasta With Chili Garlic Shrimp

Dear Chefs, squid ink pasta tastes gently briny and savory, closer to the sea than to anything dramatic, and it...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus steel knife with a dark wood handle and decorative mosaic pin on a wooden cutting board.
  • October 08, 2026
Full Tang vs Partial Tang: Does It Matter in a Kitchen Knife?

Dear Chefs, the tang is the part of a kitchen knife you almost never see, the extension of the blade...

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Image of Pro Chefly Halloween charcuterie board with mimolette, brie, salami, black grapes, figs and clementine pumpkins on a quartz counter
  • October 07, 2026
A Halloween Charcuterie Board That Isn't Trying Too Hard

Dear Chefs, a great Halloween charcuterie board gets its spooky mood from real food, not plastic spiders, by leaning on...

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Image of Pro Chefly homemade apple cider donuts coated in cinnamon sugar on a cooling rack with a mug of warm cider
  • October 06, 2026
Apple Cider Donuts Worth the Fryer Mess

Dear Chefs, apple cider donuts are cake donuts made with a reduced apple cider, fried until crisp at the edges...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus Gyuto knife slicing a green apple on a wooden cutting board with kiwi, lime, and fresh mint.
  • October 05, 2026
San Mai vs Honyaki: Two Ways to Build a Japanese Knife

Dear Chefs, san mai and honyaki are the two opposite answers Japanese bladesmiths have given to the same problem, which...

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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