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Understanding Your Chef Knife | Knife Skills 101 for Home Cooks & Foodies Your chef knife is the most important tool in your kitchen—but only if you know how to use it properly. In this cooking class, Executive Chef Jonathan Boyd breaks down everything you need to know about the chef knife, from choosing the right blade to mastering safe, efficient knife skills used by professionals. Whether you’re a beginner home cook or looking to sharpen your fundamentals, this class will help you cook faster, safer, and with more confidence. 🔪 In this class, you’ll learn: What makes a great chef knife Differences between chef knives, santoku knives, and utility knives Proper knife grip (pinch grip vs handle grip) Correct cutting techniques: slice, dice, chop, and rock cut How to safely hold food (the claw method) Knife safety tips every cook must know How to care for, clean, and store your knife When and how often to sharpen your blade This foundational lesson is part of our Deep South Foodies Cooking Classes, designed to teach real-world culinary skills used in professional kitchens—made simple for home cooks. 👨‍🍳 Whether you’re prepping vegetables, breaking down proteins, or leveling up your everyday cooking, mastering your chef knife will instantly improve your results. 👍 If this class helped you, hit LIKE, subscribe for more cooking fundamentals, and drop a comment with what knife you’re using at home. 📌 More cooking classes, Southern recipes, and chef techniques coming weekly. Materials Needed for Cooking Class: Shun 5 Pc Knife Set: https://amzn.to/4pXONQc My Daily Chef Knife: https://amzn.to/44Ne7QF Wusthof 3 Pc Set: https://amzn.to/4smkAfu Wusthof 8" Chef Knife: https://amzn.to/4syTRfV Boos Cutting Boards: https://amzn.to/4pZ4c2U Welcome to Deep South Foodies! Dive into the rich, soulful flavors of Southern cuisine as we explore iconic dishes, hidden gems, and time-honored recipes that define Southern soul food. Together we will meet some of the "experts" of Southern Cuisine and learn together. From crispy fried chicken and creamy mac 'n' cheese to smoky collard greens and sweet potato pie, we celebrate the heart and soul of Southern cooking. Join us for food adventures, cooking tips, and a deep appreciation of the culture and stories behind every bite. Subscribe for a taste of Southern hospitality served fresh every week!"