Learn Knife Skills

Updated December 18, 2008

A Chef's knife can be your most versatile kitchen tool. See our collection of how-to videos demonstrating the many ways you can use this knife.

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Sharpening Knives

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Learn how to use a sharpening steel to maintain your knives.

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Peeling and Mincing Garlic

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Fresh garlic is a key flavor element in many recipes. See how to peel and mince fresh cloves of garlic.

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Peeling and Cutting a Pineapple

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Peeling and Cutting a Pineapple Tout

Use a sharp knife to cut the top, base, and thick skin off a fresh pineapple. From there, you can slice, chop or dice for use in a variety of recipes.

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Chopping Onion

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Here's an easy way to get uniform pieces of onion.

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Slicing Basil

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See how easy it is to chiffonade fresh basil.

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Mincing Flat-Leaf Parsley

Mincing Flat-Leaf Parsley Tout

Learn two ways to mince fresh flat-leaf parsley.

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Slicing and Dicing Carrots

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Use your chef's knife to quickly slice and dice fresh carrots for your recipes.

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Slicing and Chopping a Bell Pepper

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Remove the seeds and membranes of a bell pepper in just a few simple steps.

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