Kyoku Chef Blog

Discover how to cut chicken breast into tenders easily at home with simple steps, helpful tips, and the right knife for clean, even chicken tenders every time.

Is 440 Steel Good For Knives? Find out how this stainless steel performs in everyday cooking, edge retention, corrosion resistance, and kitchen use.

Discover the best knives for home chef use. Explore top sets, compare Santoku and Gyuto knives, and find low-maintenance, high-performance options.

Usuba vs Nakiri knives compared in a practical guide. Find key differences, best uses, and which Japanese vegetable knife fits your cooking style.

How to cut flank steak against the grain for soft, delicious slices? Discover how to locate the grain and cut in the right direction.

Learn how to clean a Damascus steel knife in the right manner to maintain its beauty, sharpness, and performance. Follow this detailed guide for safe care.

Learn the top 5 places to put a knife block in your kitchen to improve safety, efficiency, and workflow, plus tips on where to avoid placing it. Discover the safest and most convenient spots for your knife block, keeping your knives accessible, organized, and your kitchen workflow smooth

Learn how to slice a mango effectively and safely using the right knife. Learn the step-by-step process of peeling, slicing, cubing, and cutting a mango. 

This blog details all the uses of a kitchen utility knife. It explains how this knife improves everyday cooking, when to use it, and how to choose the right utility knife depending on what you are cooking.

Kiritsuke vs Gyuto Knives: the complete guide to choosing the right blade. Discover the kiritsuke vs gyuto differences, key uses, and chef recommendations in this detailed guide. Learn which knife suits your cooking style best.

Discover the key differences between Gyuto and Santoku knives, including blade shape, cutting style, and best uses. Learn how to choose the right Japanese knife for your home kitchen, and whether owning both makes sense for your cooking style.