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How to Cut Brussels Sprouts (Halved, Shaved & More)
How to Cut Brussels Sprouts (Halved, Shaved & More)
How to cut Brussels sprouts for roasting, salads and sautés: halved, quartered, shaved or as leaves, plus the best knife.

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How to Supreme an Orange (or Any Citrus)
How to Supreme an Orange (or Any Citrus)
How to supreme an orange, grapefruit, lemon or lime: remove peel and pith, cut clean segments, and the best knife to use.

2 Mins

How to Cut Pork Belly (Raw, Cubed & Crispy)
How to Cut Pork Belly (Raw, Cubed & Crispy)
How to cut pork belly into slices and cubes, score the skin for crackling, and cut cooked crispy belly cleanly.

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How to Use Plating Tweezers (and Which to Buy)
How to Use Plating Tweezers (and Which to Buy)
How to use plating tweezers like a chef, which tweezer shapes to choose, and plating tips for a cleaner presentation.

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X50CrMoV15 Steel: What It Is and Is It Good for Knives?
X50CrMoV15 Steel: What It Is and Is It Good for Knives?
What X50CrMoV15 steel is, what its name means, pros and cons for kitchen knives, and how it compares with Japanese steels.

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How to French a Rack of Lamb
How to French a Rack of Lamb
How to french a rack of lamb step by step, the knives you need, and how to cook and carve it.

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How to Fillet a Salmon (and Remove Pin Bones)
How to Fillet a Salmon (and Remove Pin Bones)
How to fillet a whole salmon step by step, remove rib and pin bones, and the best fillet knife and tools for the job.

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How to Trim a Brisket (Step by Step)
How to Trim a Brisket (Step by Step)
How to trim a brisket step by step: how much fat to leave, removing the deckle and silver skin, shaping it, and the best knives.

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How to Remove Silver Skin (Tenderloin, Ribs & Venison)
How to Remove Silver Skin (Tenderloin, Ribs & Venison)
How to remove silver skin from pork tenderloin, beef tenderloin, ribs and venison, step by step, and the best knife for the job.

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How to Spatchcock a Chicken (in About 3 Minutes)
How to Spatchcock a Chicken (in About 3 Minutes)
How to spatchcock a chicken with kitchen shears in about 3 minutes, why it cooks better, and the tools that make it easy.

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How to Hold a Chef's Knife (The Pinch Grip)
How to Hold a Chef's Knife (The Pinch Grip)
How to hold a chef's knife with the pinch grip, use the claw with your other hand, and master rock, push and pull cuts.

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Knife Safety Tips: 12 Rules Every Cook Should Know
Knife Safety Tips: 12 Rules Every Cook Should Know
Kitchen knife safety tips: 12 rules professional cooks follow, knife safety for kids, and what to do if you cut yourself.

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Knife Storage Ideas for Every Kitchen
Knife Storage Ideas for Every Kitchen
Knife storage ideas for every kitchen: blocks, magnetic strips, drawer organizers and sheaths compared, plus mistakes that ruin edges.

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G10 Knife Handles: What They Are and Why They Work
G10 Knife Handles: What They Are and Why They Work
What a G10 knife handle is, how it compares with wood, ABS and resin, and how to care for it.

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NSF Certified Knives: What It Means and Who Needs Them
NSF Certified Knives: What It Means and Who Needs Them
What NSF certified means for kitchen knives, who needs NSF knives, and which Dalstrong knives are NSF certified.

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What Is a Knife Bolster? Full vs Sloped vs None
What Is a Knife Bolster? Full vs Sloped vs None
What a knife bolster is, the three types, how a bolster affects balance, grip and sharpening, and which to choose.

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How to Travel with Kitchen Knives (TSA Rules & Packing)
How to Travel with Kitchen Knives (TSA Rules & Packing)
How to travel with kitchen knives: TSA rules for carry-on and checked bags, how to pack knives safely, and which knives travel best.

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Best Knives for Thanksgiving (Prep to Carving)
Best Knives for Thanksgiving (Prep to Carving)
The knives you need for Thanksgiving, hour by hour: prep, turkey carving and pie, plus how to carve a turkey in 6 steps.

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How Long Do Kitchen Knives Last? (And How to Make Them Last)
How Long Do Kitchen Knives Last? (And How to Make Them Last)
How long kitchen knives last by type, what shortens their life, a simple care routine, and when it's time to replace a knife.

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Best Knife for Cutting Chicken (Whole Birds to Breasts)
Best Knife for Cutting Chicken (Whole Birds to Breasts)
The best knife for cutting chicken: boning knives, shears and cleavers for whole birds, thighs, wings and breasts, plus how to break down a chicken.

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Best Knives for Deer Processing at Home
Best Knives for Deer Processing at Home
The best knives for processing a deer at home: boning, breaking and cleaver picks, what each job needs, and a processing order that saves your edges.

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