Chef Blog

Whether you are new to cooking or ready to upgrade your cookware, balancing quality with performance is the key to selecting the right pieces. Rather than opting for extensive, pre-selected cookware sets, consider the types of cooking you do most and what type of oven and cooktop/cooking surface you use.  

While some people decide to hire professional pots and pan organization experts, there are plenty of ways for you to reduce the clutter and make progress towards the kitchen of your dreams on your own.

It’s time for your monthly shop. You head into your local store, and before you there lies a collection of steak knives. They’re on special offer! In a split second, you’ve lunged. With them in hand, you skip to the...

Exactly how to clean and care for a wooden cutting / chopping board is a common kitchen conundrum. Knife lovers know. Good wooden boards will last a lifetime with what we at Dalstrong like to call “a little cutting board love.”

To fully understand the importance of having a butcher’s knife in the kitchen, one must first understand what butcher knives are. Now, a lazy individual might tell you that butcher knives are simply kitchen knives for butchering meat. However, just like your mouth-watering dinners, we know the key is in the high level of detail.

There are a variety of tools available to sharpen your knife and each tool has different methods that you can use. This guide will give a detailed description of which sharpening option is best for you.

The santoku knife is loved around the world as the ‘three virtues’ knife. Some say the three virtues refer to its ability to cut through meat, fish, and vegetables. Others believe the phrase refers to its ability to chop, slice,...

Choosing a knife is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a chef. "You can get away with just two knives if you have a good chef's knife,"  Justin Kowbel, Knife Crafter As an all-purpose knife, you will...

Finding the perfect hunting companion will change your buck skinning experience. So make sure you invest in a quality skinning knife. A good quality skinning knife should be: Lightweight Sharp with a thin blade Agile and maneuverable Any general utility...

In the pastry world, the bread knife you choose can make or break your career. Your pastry knife must be functional and efficient. It should cut through bread without ruining the crumb or fluffiness of your pastry. As a chef,...

If dogs are a man’s best friend, knives are a chef’s best friend. The way you store your prized knife set is reflective of the care you provide your most valuable kitchen tools. 

Every superhero has one item in their kit that makes them feel truly invincible: For Spiderman, it’s his spidey suit. For Wonder Woman, it’s her tiara headband. For a chef (like you!), it’s your knives. “Japanese chefs believe our soul...

As a professional chef, little else can be as frustrating as kitchen knives that hinder rather than enhance your craft. At Dalstrong, we understand this. And that’s why we believe that the best chefs deserve only the best knives in...

Being a good cook is an art. Culinary art, to be precise. Understanding this little fact opens doors to a fresh perspective. Chefs have to be artistic and create every meal like it is a masterpiece. And like any other...

Meat Cleaver 9" with Stand | Obliterator | Gladiator Series R Your meat cleaver: the toughest, weightiest, most bone-obliterating knife in your block...Or it should be, if you’ve got the right one. This article will dive into why you should...