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 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 roasted cauliflower and cheddar soup with a toasted panko crunch topping, roasted florets and crusty bread
  • October 04, 2026
Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup With a Crunchy Top

Dear Chefs, roasted cauliflower and cheddar soup takes everything good about a broccoli cheddar bowl and gives it more depth,...

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Image of Pro Chefly green chile chicken chili in two bowls topped with sour cream, cilantro, avocado, Monterey Jack and tortilla chips
  • October 03, 2026
Green Chile Chicken Chili for the First Real Soup Night

Dear Chefs, green chile chicken chili is the lighter, brighter cousin of the red bowl, built on roasted poblano and...

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Image of Pro Chefly Kiritsuke knife with a Damascus steel blade displayed on a wooden cutting board beside sliced tuna and shredded daikon.
  • October 02, 2026
What Actually Happens Inside a 67-Layer Damascus Blade

Dear Chefs, a 67-layer Damascus blade is not 67 layers of cutting steel, it is one hard core doing the...

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Image of Pro Chefly beer-braised bratwurst on toasted pretzel buns with jammy lager onions, grainy mustard and a glass of Oktoberfest beer
  • October 01, 2026
Beer-Braised Bratwurst and Onions for Oktoberfest at Home

Dear Chefs, beer-braised bratwurst is the rare Oktoberfest dish that tastes better at home than it does in a crowded...

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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