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Basic Cuts are very important for even cooking, appearance and
presentation. As every Chef knows, it takes a very sharp knife and practice to achieve these cuts consistently.
Pictured from top, clockwise are:
1. Brunoise - This Cut is 1/8 by 1/8 by 1/8 inch square.
2. Small Dice - This cut is 1/4 by 1/4 by 1/4 inch square.
3. Medium Dice - This cut is 1/2 by 1/2 by 1/2 inch square.
4. Large Dice - This cut is 3/4 by 3/4 by 3/4 inch square.
5. Julienne - This cut is 1/8 by 1/8 inches by 3 inches long.
6. Battonet - This cut is 1/4 by 1/4 by 2 1/2 inches long.
7. French Fry - This cut is 1/2 by 1/2 by 3 inches long.
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Pegleg the Pirate was carved from a 25 lb. California watermelon using one of our Birds Beak Knives and a set of garnishing tools!
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This is the Future three piece gift set. It includes a 4 in. Paring knife, a 6 in, flexible Boning knife and a 8 in. Chef knife in a beautiful gift box! Lifetime Warranty. These knives are amazing!
This is a silver platter of assorted canapes.
Our products are all Chef tested for quality & value!
These radish flowers were carved with a paring knife and our small garnishing tool set.
Our products are all Chef tested for quality & value!
List Price $79.99 and up
On Sale $66.95
Product # CD20x15BOOSMAPLEBOARD
This is the Solid Maple Cutting Board that is used by Emeril on TV!
This is the cutting board of choice for all the Chefs here at Chef Depot, Emeril, Charlie Trotter, Paul Kahn and many other famous Chefs!
John Boos custom makes these cutting boards for us from first quality Solid Rock Maple, 20 inches by 15 inches and over 1 1/2 inches thick. This board is NSF certified and will not dull your knife! With proper care, this Maple board will last for life! This board is a good size for most counter tops (it will not slide while cutting).
Did you know that maple cutting boards naturally kill bacteria?
This is a rubber handle Giesser Boning knife. It is perfect for boning out cuts of meats and butchering work.
Chefs Note: Made from the highest quality German alloy steel. This knife keeps an edge through many hours of butchering work. The rubber safety finger loop adds an extra level of safety, or it can easily be removed. Available in several sizes below! Other sizes are available for large orders.
We love this knife, you will too!