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 bread knife beside freshly sliced artisan sourdough bread, flaky sea salt, and whipped butter.
  • September 29, 2026
How to Sharpen a Serrated Bread Knife (and When Not to Bother)

Dear Chefs, a flat whetstone cannot sharpen a serrated blade, and running one down a stone is the fastest way...

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Image of Pro Chefly pear and hazelnut cake topped with sliced pears and toasted hazelnuts, served alongside a warm cup of coffee.
  • September 27, 2026
Brown Butter Pear and Hazelnut Cake for Early Autumn

Dear Chefs, browned butter and toasted hazelnuts are two of the shortest routes to making a simple cake taste like...

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Image of Pro Chefly homemade apple butter with fresh apples, cinnamon, rustic bread, and a Damascus paring knife.
  • September 25, 2026
Apple Butter From Scratch, Worth Every Hour on the Stove

Dear Chefs, apple butter is not butter and it is barely a preserve, it is what happens when you cook...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus chef knife and paring knife blades showcasing detailed Damascus steel patterns on a wooden cutting board.
  • September 23, 2026
How to Fix a Chipped Knife Edge Without Ruining the Blade

Dear Chefs, a chip in a good blade produces a very particular kind of stomach drop, and the first instinct...

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Image of Pro Chefly crispy smashed potatoes with rosemary, flaky sea salt, black pepper, and creamy dipping sauce.
  • September 22, 2026
Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Gochujang Aioli

Dear Chefs, a smashed potato is an attempt to solve an old problem, which is that a roasted potato only...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus Santoku knife with a vibrant abalone shell handle and polished metal accents.
  • September 20, 2026
The Dishwasher Myth: What It Really Does to a Damascus Knife

Dear Chefs, everybody knows you are not supposed to put a good knife in the dishwasher, and almost nobody can...

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Image of Pro Chefly roasted chicken thigh with a rich savory glaze, green and black olives, capers, and fresh herbs.
  • September 19, 2026
Chicken Marbella, the Dinner Party Dish That Cooks Itself

Dear Chefs, Chicken Marbella has been quietly saving dinner parties since 1979, when the Silver Palate cookbook put prunes, olives...

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Image of Pro Chefly muffuletta sliders with sesame buns, Italian meats, melted cheese, and savory olive salad.
  • September 18, 2026
Muffuletta Sliders That Get Better the Longer They Sit

Dear Chefs, the muffuletta is one of the very few sandwiches that is scientifically better after sitting under a weight...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus chef knife slicing red onion on a wooden cutting board with radicchio and fresh parsley.
  • September 17, 2026
Ceramic vs Steel Honing Rods: Which Belongs in Your Kitchen

Dear Chefs, the rod that came free inside your knife block was engineered for a different knife than the one...

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Image of Pro Chefly roasted chicken thighs with crispy golden skin, chickpeas, caramelized lemon, garlic, and fresh thyme.
  • September 16, 2026
Chicken Thighs With Crispy Chickpeas and Preserved Lemon

Dear Chefs, this is a one-pan dinner built on a piece of kitchen physics that most weeknight recipes waste entirely,...

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Image of Pro Chefly Damascus Nakiri knife with a hammered blade surrounded by sliced cucumber, watermelon radish, green onions, and sesame seeds.
  • September 15, 2026
Wood vs Plastic Cutting Boards: What Your Knife Edge Prefers

Dear Chefs, the surface under your knife has more influence over how long an edge lasts than the steel the...

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Image of Pro Chefly creamy corn chowder with roasted corn, potatoes, green chiles, cilantro, and a drizzle of cream.
  • September 14, 2026
Charred Corn and Poblano Chowder to Bridge Summer and Fall

Dear Chefs, there is a two-week window every September where the corn is still good and the evenings have already...

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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