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Knife Cuts, Explained
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School is back in session, and that includes ours. Welcome to Culinary School 101, where class starts with the skills chefs learn first. Today's lesson: a few common knife cuts, when and why you'd use them. Plus, the technology that makes our French knives different, and some of the best End of Season Sale knife deals.
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What Makes Our Knives Different?
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ABT™ (Asymmetrical Bevel Technology) is our
breakthrough sharpening process, developed in partnership with expert bladesmiths and powered by micron-level robotics and laser-guided precision.
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+87%
Improvement in sharpness over leading competitors
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+96.4%
Improvement in edge retention
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Knife Cuts, Explained
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Dice
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DEFINITION Sometimes the words chop and dice are used interchangeably, but technically, dice means cutting into small, uniform cubes, usually ¼ inch for small dice and up to ½ inch for a medium dice. Chop is less precise: it just means cutting into pieces, with no set size or shape.
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HOW IT’S USED Dicing is used when you want even cooking and a consistent bite, like in a stew, sauté, or salsa.
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Chiffonade
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DEFINITION A knife technique for leafy herbs or greens, like basil or mint. Stack, roll, then slice into thin ribbons, usually about ¹⁄₁₆ to ⅛ inch wide.
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HOW IT’S USED It's used to add a light, delicate garnish without bruising or crushing the leaves.
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Julienne
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DEFINITION Cutting into thin matchstick strips, typically ⅛ inch by ⅛ inch, and about 2 inches long.
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HOW IT’S USED It's used for quick, even cooking, like stir-fries, for a delicate look in salads or garnishes, and for quick pickling, since the thin shape lets the brine penetrate fast.
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Brunoise
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DEFINITION Turn the matchsticks from a Julienne cut, and cut crosswise to make brunoise: ⅛ by ⅛ inch cubes, a precise, fine dice.
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HOW IT’S USED For garnish, or when you want a vegetable to nearly melt into a dish, like in a sauce, soup base, or fine garnish, without any big pieces to bite into.
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Roll Cut
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DEFINITION A way to cut cylindrical vegetables like carrots, zucchini, or eggplant. Slice on an angle, roll the vegetable a quarter turn, then slice again, creating angled chunks with more surface area.
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HOW IT’S USED Gives food extra surface area to help with braising, roasting, or searing, plus the angled shape adds visual interest to the plate.
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