Basic Knife Skills Part 1 (1 of 2)

This is part 1 of the Basic Knife Skills video. Here Chef Tomm shows us some of the basic knife skills you should know. Make sure you watch the second part to this video.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• knife skill
• chef tomm
• culinary secrets
• garlic
• how to
• dice onions
• julienne
• small dice
• garlic paste

[GewchWizard]

I like this guy. He's cool. But I bet this mutha fucka never has one of those 'bad days'.

[cheftomm]

@GewchWizard I will take you up on that bet. Everyone in this field has had one of those days. The longer you are in it the easier it is to navigate those days.

[nannymcpaw1]

Thanks for the tips. By the way, I find that if I keep my mouth closed when I'm cutting onions, I do not tear up. If your breath through your mouth, or talk to someone while you're cutting, there's a good chance you'll cry. Give it a try! :o)

[cheftomm]

@nannymcpaw1 Thanks for taking time to write to me! I will try your tips but not talking may be hard for me to do. lol

[danidecasa]

Amazing! The best way to learn :)

[cheftomm]

@danidecasa Thank you!

[peterparker969]

Best Video for Knife Skills on YouTube! You didnt just show the technique you also explained WHY it should be done like this! Thank you!!!!

[TerrioKnives]

As a custom knifemaker, I applaud your technique. Not only are you making safe, efficient cuts, you're also not abusing your fine edge. I wish more people cut the way you instruct instead of hacking and scraping away with a good knife and wondering why it gets dull quickly. Thank you, sir!

[theStrangersBeats]

Great video made me realize my mistakes

[horror478]

When I was in the hotel and when I used to cut like 10 kilos of onions at a time I used to cry for like 10-15 minutes in the beginning but then after that it totally stops.

[amandasalas2013]

ummm arent you suppose to wash or wipe the blade off after horning it?

besides that, it is a very informing video and i thank you.

[bobwatters]

@cheftomm this was a great into to knife skills video but you didnt say to wipe the blade off after honing it b,c of possible metal shavings.

[Grufian]

That mindless bass ostinato is extremely distracting from your otherwise excellent presentation and is completely redundant. I want to listen to YOU and learn.

[keroronsk]

I've used the gas mask while cutting onion, and there was not any tears =)