Betty's Husband, Rick, Talks About Knives in the Kitchen

[nixichixi85]

I like how calm Rick talks. He seems like he would be an awesome teacher

[LESTER7L1]

Great Job Rick! Nice camera work Betty! Being from Chicago ILLinois I am familiar with the company that manufacturers the knives Rick is demonstrating.Chicago cutlery has tremendous products !I agree with Rick on his choice for the essential knives.

[bettyskitchen]

@LESTER7L1 Thanks, Lester!

--Betty  :)

[UnlimitedWhispersTV]

Oooooh Betty, Rick is a stunna. Very handsome. I adore you guys. You can tell he likes looking at you through his camera. LOL

[bettyskitchen]

@UnlimitedWhispersTV Thanks for your sweet comment! Rick is very supportive of me in the kitchen!

--Betty :)

[Lo94s10]

I had a set of Chicago Cutlery but didn't care for them. I now have a full set of Wustof Classic Ikon, which are just amazing in quality and come with a lifetime guarantee. I also have a Kyocera ceramic blade that I've had about 3 years now. It's really good for chopping soft vegetables etc. I guess it's personal preference. Even though I'm no chef, I just like to have a good quality product. Thanks for the video.

[tuddyfruity4]

I love that he knows all the names to the knives! I just call them "hey get that big knife, no the smaller one, no that medium sized one, no not that one." I didn't know they had names, i'm so impressed.

[marystestkitchen]

Also, is that a new camera you're using? Looks great. Or maybe it's Betty's camera skills! very nice!

[bettyskitchen]

@marystestkitchen No, it's the same camera. Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my camera work. I got several criticisms on the camera work on the previous video, so I had to just bite the bullet and do my best on this one! Thanks again!

--Betty :)

[marystestkitchen]

Thanks for this Betty & Rick! I only have one kitchen knife. It was really interesting to learn about the different kinds of knives.

[bettyskitchen]

@marystestkitchen Thanks for your nice comment!

--Betty :)

[JimboJitsu]

Great video Rick and Betty!

[bettyskitchen]

@JimboJitsu Thanks, Jimbo.

--Rick

[IanzGurrl]

It's always nice to see u in front of the camera, rick! well done, as always. makes me want to go back and watch ur turkey carving video from a few years back, lol. tell betty to let u in front of the camera more.... ur a natural! thanks for the knife tips. i made note =)

[IanzGurrl]

It's always nice to see u in front of the camera, rick! well done, as always. makes me want to go back and watch ur turkey carving video from a few years back, lol. tell betty to let u in front of the camera more.... ur a natural! thanks for the knife tips. i made note =)

[MzCapricorn26]

Betty i just love your vids very professional and detail! May God continue to bless you an Rick

[slmaia]

Thanks to you Rick for making this video! This is a topic I've needed help with for a long time. I seem to have a load of knives in my kitchen that I've acquired over time, many the same, and many are a mystery to me! Well that was until I watched this video! I instantly recognised knives that I have, and thought "So THAT'S what this knife is for!!" - This is SUCH a helpful video, THANK YOU!!!

[MissieMai]

Wow its the first time i've seen rick infront of the camera, your both such goodlooking people!You should do smooth radio, i'd listen. Thanks for the knife information, greatly appreciated! x

[Marseglia12345]

Rick,"Rada" makes an incredible knife that has an aluminum handle and a very nice serrated filet like blade. Wife bought one and I insisted she go back and get five more.

Tossed all the fancy expensive stuff-.................dont need them

[MamawCindy]

Nice to see you in front of the Camera Rick. :0)

[elbacooks4u]

An informative video Betty.....Will Rick be the next You Tube Tool Guy?

God Bless,

Elba

[IdaBirkemose]

Hot.

[Najah971]

It is really nice of you to share this information with us Rick. Thank you very much for doing this video!

[gcarped]

Nice video. Nice to see your face, Rick! I am sorry to confirm that MrEZCooking is absolutely right about the diminished quality of the Chicago Cutlery brand. I own a set that is approx. 30 years old and has been well maintained. They are wonderful knives.

Recently I was in the market for a set for my son and looked to the Chicago brand. I was quite disappointed with the quality I found. Cheaper metal, cheaper wood, lighter weight.  I was able to find much better quality elsewhere.

[sydawei1978]

great vedio，thanks

[kekejojo1212]

i liked this video, it was informative and a good change of pace i think. i agree with some others that other informative videos would be good as well such as on pots and pans and other tools in the kitchen. next time perhaps consider doing the camera free hand though, as the tripod views were slightly cumbersome; fine video though.

[TheTinyparade]

Quite helpful, thanks! Looking forward to your tips on maintenance.

Also, on a separate note, Rick, I've long been impressed with your video taping skills. You do a great job showing us exactly what we need to see, panning naturally between Betty and the food. Betty did a fine job here, to be sure, but I think you in particular have a natural talent for camera work. :-)

[galanie]

Some time I hope to see a discussion on pots and pans too. Like, stainless steel vs aluminum, thin/heavy ones, enameled ones, etc. What I love about Betty's kitchen isn't just the wonderful recipes and Betty's way of presenting them, but the tips and things like this :) She really should have a cable TV show.

[galanie]

Great job, Rick! So great to hear about this from someone that knows what they're talking about. I have the same background in sharpening and steel from woodworking and even make plane blades and carving tools when the need arises. I use almost exactly the same knives you suggest are indispensable except that I have both a 6" and a 10" chef's knife.

Looking forward to your next video! I often see "chefs" on YouTube run the steel at the wrong angle and I know you'll show us correctly!

[galanie]

Great job, Rick! So great to hear about this from someone that knows what they're talking about. I have the same background in sharpening and steel from woodworking and even make plane blades and carving tools when the need arises. I use almost exactly the same knives you suggest are indispensable except that I have both a 6" and a 10" chef's knife.

Looking forward to your next video! I often see "chefs" on YouTube run the steel at the wrong angle and I know you'll show us correctly!

[oliverrespicio09]

That's quite a lot of knives hahahaha!!! Betty is it Rick's collection because it seems really interesting!!

[Almlacher]

Awesome video there. I'll have to admit that I was shocked quite much when I saw that huge collection of knives, but you DEVINITELY saved it when you said that most of them aren't neccessary. I love my chef's knive even if it's a crappy cheap one, I don't even really use another one at all.

cheers guys

[GlendaMoore]

Very good video - informative, and useful. And it's nice to see Rick on this side of the camera for a change. :-)

[Vennuch83]

Great video Rick!!!!!! Betty you need more practice with the camara LMAO, great video both! Thanks!

[SimplyEteL]

thanks Rick for the video, it is very useful and its really nice to see the camera guy in front of the cam! More vids pls!

[champions2468]

I love his blue eyes!

[wynterdawn]

Rick is very sexy, Betty! You are a great looking couple! I'm a fan of yours, but I do love the occasional "non-cooking" video....like this one, the field trips, and the one in the gym. You are so pretty, that I know a lot of us would love a video or two on your beauty secrets! Heidi

[qualqui]

The four essential knives needed in any kitchen: the Chef's, the paring, the bread and a good size carving knife, thanx a mill Rick i learned something new today,...ya know i worked in a restaurant during my teen years and the amount of knives they had there and it was just the chef, his helper and the Boss lady, as for your home we all got a Ginsu knife(1979), it still holdin' up sharp, bought mailorder back in utah, but these basic four would be the best to have!! Thumbs up to ya Rick!! = )

[CutePrincess05]

Very informative! ricks eyes are very pretty btw. :3

[jasongiddensviper478]

Rick you should do more video.

Better yet Betty and youself should do videos together.

[TheRealQuerida]

Awww! It's so good to see Rick on the other side of the camera! I would love to see more videos with Rick and possibly even a video with you both. ;)

[latifiacourtney]

I LOVE YOU RICK!!!!

[jammingwithmarley]

Great video.

[bee5120]

Betty and Rick, have you ever used a porcelain or ceramic knife? I heard it's really heavy but it's also very sharp.

I'm thinking of buying one and trying to compare the advantages and disadvantages of a ceramic knife. I just wondered if you had experience working with such a knife before.

[bettyskitchen]

@bee5120 Rick here--no,we have not owned a ceramic knife. I do understand that they are quite sharp and hold their edges for a long time. The two drawbacks are that they are pretty brittle (and easy to break) and probably can't be sharpened at home when it does become necessary. Probably worth a try.

[lakegirl645]

Thanks for making this video! Such great information. Rick, you did great!  :)

[Jojeeh]

WHAT?!?! RICKS NOT BETTY????? :) J/K. Rick is such a great guy. Betty is very lucky... and so is Rick.

Wish the very best for you both.

[DMRogers63]

Thank you Betty for sharing Rick with us very useful information and I agree that you don't need all those knives. Look forward on how to sharpen and maintain knives. Sincerely, Diana

[irwfcm]

Great video and I couldn't agree more. I have a $4 Forschner paring knife and a 10" Chicago Cutlery chefs knife I got at an outlet store for $10 that I use 99% of the time. I tried a Santuko knife like Rachael Ray uses, but I always go back to my chefs knife. Same for the $50 Wustof sandwich knife I got, I never use it. I say keep it simple, cheap, and as sharp as you can as far as kitchen knives go.

[theprisonersix]

This was one of the best Betty's videos! Being form PA and a knife guy I like Case knives, obviously not kitchen knives. I also like Cutco - I know, I know - but from Albany NY. Also have had Wustof.

Personally I carry a Case or Victorinox pocket knife. If you know how to use them they are VERY useful!

I'm going to Ebay now and looking for "vintage" Chicago Cutlery. Wife (Mrs p6) and I have a Cutco Sontuku and a couple of other styles but are looking for a nice "set".

[theprisonersix]

@theprisonersix

Hopefully RIck will do a followup on keeping cutlery sharpened. Since I use my (pocket) knives daily, kitchen and more and am VERY hard on them I go through at least 2 Victorinox a year. Mrs p6 tries to keep me away from our kitchen cutlery, hehehe!

There is a big knife place in the smokies near Dollywood Mrs p6 and the family go to but my schedule doesn't allow that. They think I should go there to find what I want, kitchen and otherwise.

REALLY enjoyed this video! THANKS!

[12fitzgerald]

a refreshing twist,on bettys kitchen....maybe a vid on rick working with his other tools out in the garage,and a vid of you making a lunch to take to him wile he is hard at work....

[llib90630]

good knife information.

and completey off topic...

9/11- NEVER FORGET

[sweetcharade518]

I love hearing from Rick! He seems like such a sweet guy!

[jgiralde]

I agree with you Rick, I have my one favorite kinfe, my one chopping knife and one pearing knife. Good job but you need a new camera man, LOL.

[Nanaslittleblessing]

Rick and Betty thank you for your knife video this was great!!

[1lovemocha]

Very informative episode. What kind eyes Rick has!

[smartbet]

I am forced to disagree with Rick that you only really need a few knives from the complete set. I sometimes go several days without washing dishes so the rest of the set comes in really handy at that point.

[SeansFood]

Rick is a legend! I wanna shake his hand and say hello!

[UnlistedUserName]

It's so very true that you only need a few knives. I bought a big knife set a few years ago and haven't even used some of the pieces. There are 3-4 knives I use all the time and the others just take up space! Thank you both so much for the great videos, they truly are a joy to watch.

[Athrun000]

No loves for Santoku...!?

[Poenut]

Heeyy! A Rick video! lol. How cute :) This was very informative and I love Rick's warm, soothing voice :) I wish you guys had been my profs in college, lol ;)

[TomyHun]

Haha, Betty's havin' a lil trouble controlling the camera. :) That's kinda cute.

[dburns163]

Very nice Rick! Now let's see you cook something.

[lovethatcat2]

Thanks Rick and Betty for the fine info about knives.

[TheKiwiCook]

Great job Rick and Betty you filming was good too haha!!!

[MGABBYB]

It's nice to see Rick on the other end of the cam. Thanks for the knife tips...

[Allen2045]

Execelent point on having the blade run thru out the handle. I agree with you 100% on the 4 knifes you suggested were the best to have on hand. My sister is a professional chef I think she only has 4 or 5 knifes in her collection she uses every day. Well done thanks Rick and Betty.........Paula

[myiphonerocks3gS]

Thank you both for this! I honestly don't know much about knives so this was helpful.

[lynnsrecipes]

Great video, Betty and Rick. 

[purplepuma123]

Well done with the camera work Betty!! And it's always lovely to see Rick on the other side of the camera :) What a fantastic idea for a video! I too am pretty ignorant when it comes to knives. Thanks for the great info!

[fishing691]

Hi Betty and Rick (or actually I should say Rick and Betty, this time), another excellent video and a very useful one too. I love love love your channel. Cheers from Italy. :)

[purplepuma123]

@fishing691 Wow, Betty sure does have fans from all corners of the earth!! I am a Kiwi (New Zealander) living in France :)

[fishing691]

@purplepuma123 I sure didn't know that New Zealanders were called "Kiwis": cute. Thanks for the information and...bonne soirée! :)

[saradekali]

This is great! I want to see Rick make more videos.

[MrEZCooking]

If those are old Chicago Cutlery knives the steel was produced for them by the Schrade Cutlery company. Today the Chicago Cutlery is made in Taiwan. Schrade is not longer in business after 125yrs. It looks like you either use Linseed oil to coat the wood on your grips or the old fashioned laquer or shallack! or even urethane to keep the water out and keep the wood from cracking. Not a bad video! Betty's much easier on the eye's though!.....:)

[bettyskitchen]

@MrEZCooking That's very interesting. I hope the quality hasn't gone down, but moving production to Taiwan not a good sign.

In fact, I did treat the handles by dipping them several times in tung oil or Watco--can't remember which--and using fine steel wool in between.

And I don't think anybody could argue with your last statement.

Rick

[MrEZCooking]

@bettyskitchen "And I don't think anybody could argue with your last statement." I certainly hope not!!!

[ilovstodance]

ice to see Rick on the other side of the camera doing a fine job there Betty

[xLove4Food]

I think you two are the only people on youtube who probably have about no haters at all! You two are such sweethearts :)

[purplepuma123]

@xLove4Food Wonderful people attract ... wonderful people?! :)

[lanegjones]

darn good video

[lanegjones]

darn good video

[myturn808]

You 're right, you know,i find myself going for the paring knife 8 out of 10 time's...:D

[reichardtaj]

What a team, you two! Rick sure knows his stuff in regard to knives. Excellent demonstration and quite informative. Looking forward to part '2'.

[stephany1800]

Sweet! I learned so much. Thanks Rick :).

[tdjtx]

Very good discussion Rick, and your recommendations of the core set of knives is correct. I do use my boning knife quite a lot, it's great for cutting up a whole chicken. One knife I can't live without is a Santoku knife, it's great for slicing meat and veggies very thin.

[minorot]

Good job, Rick. You and Betty make a great team!

[anragor]

I really like your voice. You could work on the radio. I would listen to you.

[vibhasrivastava87]

That man could sell ice to an Eskimo! Sexy voice man!

[bettyskitchen]

@vibhasrivastava87 Oh, come on! I have a face made for radio and a voice made for newspapers. But thanks for the kind comments, all of you.

Rick

[29render]

@bettyskitchen haha...that's funny! You were great Rick, very informative!

[weeknightingale]

Nice to see Rick in front of the camera!

I like my knives. I don't have as many since down sizing my life. I miss many of the things I gave away. Since my son left for university and now it's just me I resigned to live with less due to space after moving from a large home to a small apartment.

Rick, Great presentation on knives! :)

My Dad used to always keep my knives sharpened and in good shape for me. He also loved to carve the steaks, roasts and turkey and taught me how to use my knives.

[pavelow235]

I've owned a 10 inch Chicago Cutlery bread knife since 2005, so six years, paid $15 dollars for it, and it cuts cleanly just like the day I bought it, through the crustiest bagels and breads to angel food cake...I'd heed the old man's advice, Chicago Cutlery's makes classic American Knifes. No need for a carving or electric knife when you have one of these...really you only need about three knifes, paring, chef, and Bread. They will do 99.9% of all kitchen tasks.

[blessone480211]

Thank you Rick! You did a great job.

[jakamneziak]

Rick should be renamed slick rick, his flow was effortless and whilst he seemed natural he was not 'showy' at all. Very good work and Rick you can count yourself in good fortune to have a talented chef in the form of your good lady.

[smartbet]

Should we all be looking forward to "Rick's Bloopers" sometime in the near future?

[bettyskitchen]

@smartbet If I were being kind, I would say that Rick didn't make any bloopers.

--Betty :)

[texasbelle19]

thanks rick!

[cesarbattistinim]

Thank you =) and congratulations Rick!

[jasonmushersee]

You guys have an electric knife? I'm thinking about getting one for use on the chicken rotissery i do once a month. I like this channel because i learn alot, its always explained very well and i think Betty is from a dairy farm like me. Wish she would do a video about that.

[bettyskitchen]

@jasonmushersee Yes, I have an electric knife--and I love it! I almost always use it for slicing soft bread or cake. It makes a slice of cake look so perfect! An electric knife would work great for your rotissery chicken. Yes, I grew up on a dairy farm, but I doubt that many people would be interested in me revisiting those days! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[smartbet]

I think that Betty should probably be worried about losing her job as host of this show. GOOD JOB RICK

[bettyskitchen]

@smartbet Rick here--I think we all know better. People are being very kind to me, surely as a result of the good will that Betty has accumulated, but it's time for me to slink back behind the camera.

[panicatthediscosuck]

Men like Rick are what made America great.

[sergio19243]

Good morning my friend Betty and thank you to your husband Rick

I'm happy to see your husband and you behind the camera.

I confess frankly that I can not differentiate between types of knife except their size.

Thank you for your description on knives.

Respectfully to Both of you

Your friend Sergio

[ballietbran]

Rick is a really good camera man after I see betty. Just goes to show how much they care for the Youtube community

[bettyskitchen]

@ballietbran Hey! Rick here. I thought Betty did a great job considering how randomly and recklessly I move around. Doing these really makes me appreciate how good she is on the front side of the camera.

[wildheart5]

What a terrific video! That is basic information that everyone needs. What a great presentation and I learned at lot! Thank you Rick!

[vaylen20]

This is very useful information. I live alone and always wondered about buying a knife set. Thanks Rick because now I only have to buy 3 knives versus a whole set.

[ibforil]

awesome

[kokonutbaby1]

Great informative video, Rick! Thanks alot. Looking fwd to part 2 as I have a hard time keeping my knives sharp. ((Hugs)) Angie

[nscuccato]

awesome! I love that rick gets a video! :D

[InTransition09]

Great Video!

[RapidJuice1]

FPSRick

[NNiinnuu]

Great video ! Congratulations !

[mgblue]

yayyy im so glad rick has made a video, you did a great job rick cant wait for next vid oh and nice job with the camera betty zoom zoom hehe :)

[Earane100]

Very useful!

[msvicious515]

I enjoy this channel very much. I appreciate all the wonderful recipes and thank you for the valuable information on knives today. Looking forward to the next vid.

[SuperFreeamerican]

Awesome vid!!!

[jcrefasi1]

Great info!! I can't wait to see part 2!! I'm interested in learning how to sharpen my knives with out damaging them.

Betty is a great assistant camera person!!

[dijornopizza]

yall both are such good looking people

[blinko656]

Rick you are good. Are those wooden handles? I think those are old butcher knives? Never mind Chicago cutlery…:) Enjoyed the video…

mike

[TooSolidToBreak]

Great informative video. Thanks for sharing Rick!

[Moongalz]

Aw its so nice to see the camera man infront of the cam

[VictoriaKarma91]

Rick looks like such a friendly guy!!and he always does such a great job with the camera!

[rrmarble281]

nice video



[TheVittleVlog]

Great info! Nice job, Rick!