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Choosing a knife is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a chef. "You can get away with just two knives if you have a good chef's knife,"  Justin Kowbel, Knife Crafter As an all-purpose knife, you will...

When Matt Krull’s first marriage began to unravel in his early twenties, he joined the Marine Corps and came out the other side “forged through fire.” His journey into cooking started much later in life with a love for feeding his family, and has turned into a passion for sharing love and positivity with his followers. He sat down with Dalstrong to talk about heartbreak, spirituality, and why he’s driven by the creative process. 

With a strong social following on Instagram, it’s hard to believe that Misty Banchero has only been cooking for a little over a year. Her drool-worthy BBQ pics and videos have earned her a loyal, engaged, hungry audience. She sat down with Dalstrong to talk about her inspiration, why ingredients are everything, and what it means to be a “meat man’s wife.”

After being furloughed from her restaurant gig, Chef Kelsey Shade put down the puzzles and picked up her phone to post chef tips on Tik Tok. With two culinary degrees and a passion for teaching, she’s created a robust following through focusing on the fundamentals of cooking. But there’s nothing simple about this young chef. She sat down with Dalstrong to talk about her philosophies, her inspirations, her opinions — and why no one should discount her expertise because of her age. 

What do you get when you cross Ozzy Osbourne, a purple bathrobe, and BBQ? Mel Chmilar, Jr. The home-trained grill master and pit builder isn’t shy about his deadly meat creations or his daughter’s birthday bouncy house. He sat down with Dalstrong to talk about his family, his best hack for slaying every meat dish, and the coffin he keeps in his kitchen. 

Finding the perfect hunting companion will change your buck skinning experience. So make sure you invest in a quality skinning knife. A good quality skinning knife should be: Lightweight Sharp with a thin blade Agile and maneuverable Any general utility...

In the pastry world, the bread knife you choose can make or break your career. Your pastry knife must be functional and efficient. It should cut through bread without ruining the crumb or fluffiness of your pastry. As a chef,...

If dogs are a man’s best friend, knives are a chef’s best friend. The way you store your prized knife set is reflective of the care you provide your most valuable kitchen tools. 

Every superhero has one item in their kit that makes them feel truly invincible: For Spiderman, it’s his spidey suit. For Wonder Woman, it’s her tiara headband. For a chef (like you!), it’s your knives. “Japanese chefs believe our soul...

Grill master, lover of life, and self-proclaimed “fat kid,” Chuck Matto is burning up social media with tips and recipes for everything BBQ related. (And he’s just started a journey into baking.) With a huge personality and a passion for spreading love, he’s become a favorite for foodies and novices alike. He sat down with Dalstrong to talk about his pet peeves, his favorite cooking hack, and why he puts family first.

As a professional chef, little else can be as frustrating as kitchen knives that hinder rather than enhance your craft. At Dalstrong, we understand this. And that’s why we believe that the best chefs deserve only the best knives in...

Being a good cook is an art. Culinary art, to be precise. Understanding this little fact opens doors to a fresh perspective. Chefs have to be artistic and create every meal like it is a masterpiece. And like any other...

Meat Cleaver 9" with Stand | Obliterator | Gladiator Series R Your meat cleaver: the toughest, weightiest, most bone-obliterating knife in your block...Or it should be, if you’ve got the right one. This article will dive into why you should...

Two weeks ago today- while filming on location in France, it was confirmed that legendary culinary author, tv personality, father, lover, friend and Chef Anthony Bourdain committed suicide. CNN released a statement early in the US that, without details, informed...