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 okra recipe with tender okra simmered in a rich tomato sauce with onions and peppers.
  • August 31, 2026
Okra & Tomato Stew for Anyone Who Thinks They Hate Okra

Dear Chefs, okra has spent decades taking the blame for something that is almost entirely the cook's fault, because nearly...

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Image of Pro Chefly Santoku knife slicing fresh yellow squash alongside eggplant and basil on a wooden cutting board.
  • August 30, 2026
The Three Virtues: The History Behind the Santoku's Name

Dear Chefs, santoku translates to three virtues, which is an unusually poetic name for a kitchen tool and an unusually...

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Image of Pro Chefly plum tart topped with fresh plums and sliced almonds, finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
  • August 28, 2026
The Roasted Plum & Almond Tart That Makes You Look Like a Baker

Dear Chefs, there is a particular category of dessert that photographs like pastry school and cooks like a weeknight, and...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus chef knives with hammered blades and wood handles displayed on a cutting board with garlic and red chilies.
  • August 27, 2026
Damascus Steel vs Carbon Steel: Which Belongs in Your Kitchen

Dear Chefs, this comparison gets asked constantly and it contains a small trap right at the front, because Damascus and...

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Image of Pro Chefly fig and prosciutto pizza with fresh figs, melted cheese, and crispy golden crust.
  • August 26, 2026
Honey & Fig Flatbread, Fancier-Looking Than It Has Any Right to Be

Dear Chefs, late-summer figs are so good and so briefly available that the only real mistake you can make is...

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Image of Pro Chefly grilled tri-tip steak sliced medium-rare with a smoky charred crust and fresh herb chimichurri sauce.
  • August 25, 2026
Santa Maria Tri-Tip: The Backyard Steak Alternative Worth Knowing

Dear Chefs, somewhere on the central coast of California a butcher decided the triangular tip of the sirloin was worth...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus Kiritsuke knife with Japanese-style wood handle and precision-forged patterned blade.
  • August 24, 2026
Is a Kiritsuke Worth It for Home Cooks?

Dear Chefs, the kiritsuke is the knife people fall in love with from across a room, all severe angles and...

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Image of Pro Chefly crispy cast-iron chicken thighs with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil.
  • August 23, 2026
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes for Easy Weeknights

Dear Chefs, chicken thighs are the most forgiving thing you can put over fire, which is exactly why they belong...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus Gyuto knife with wood handle, sliced green apples, kiwi, lime, and fresh mint on a wooden cutting board.
  • August 22, 2026
Gyuto vs Kiritsuke: Two Long Blades, Two Different Jobs

Dear Chefs, a gyuto and a kiritsuke can hang side by side on the same magnetic strip, measure within half...

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Image of Pro Chefly watermelon cucumber salad with feta, fresh mint, and juicy watermelon for an easy summer recipe.
  • August 21, 2026
Watermelon & Feta Salad, First to Vanish at Any Cookout

Dear Chefs, every cookout has one dish that quietly empties before anyone notices it happening, and more often than not...

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Image of Pro Chefly lobster roll packed with tender lobster meat, fresh greens, and a lemon wedge.
  • August 20, 2026
Warm Butter Lobster Rolls Worth Every Bit of the Splurge

Dear Chefs, a lobster roll is one of the few dishes where the ingredient list is short, the price tag...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus chef’s knife slicing fresh watermelon with cucumber and mint on a wooden cutting board.
  • August 19, 2026
How to Spot Real VG-10 and AUS-10 Steel (and Avoid Fakes)

Dear Chefs, there has never been a better time to buy a Japanese knife and there has never been an...

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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
$66.00
Image of Pro Chefly 8-inch Damascus chef knife with olivewood wa handle, beside a citrus and shaved fennel salad
Ochre 61, Damascus Chef
$67.00
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
$71.00
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
$69.00
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
$79.00
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
$75.00
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
$128.00
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
$164.00
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
$103.00
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
$135.00
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
$70.00