Only ONE knife??

 Hi Friends! 

Ever watch a show and feel super enthused for something that you never had strong feelings for?

Yeah, me too. All the time. 

If you've watched The Bear, then you've absolutely said, "Yes, chef!" out loud at least three hundred times. Have I watched a compilation of every occurence of the phrase in the show? Not important. 

No worries, we all do it right? As long as you're not the friend that takes it too far. 

One of the best ways that the show presents character development is in the way that some of the characters come full circle in their actions and attitude of the course of the first two seasons. 

One of my favorite examples is with Carmy and Tina. In seasons 1 and 2 of the show, there's a fascinating parallel in Tina's character development linked to Carmy's knife. In season 1, Tina is hostile and hides Carmy's knife as an act of retaliation. However, by season 2, she undergoes a significant transformation, becoming open, enthusiastic, and a better chef. When Carmy offers her the same knife later on, it symbolizes her growth, not just in culinary skills but also in personal development, as she embraces collaboration and knowledge. This shift from disrespecting the knife to cherishing it beautifully mirrors Tina's character arc.

All this to say, shoot, I want a cool knife. For the symbolic and other super-deep (because it's cool) reasons. 

Instead, I got one for a close friend, and man there was wayyyyyy more involved than I realized. Thankfully, I did some research and landed on the best multi-purpose all-in-once knife that should last a long long time and be a valuable asset in someone's kitchen. 

Enter - the gyuto. 

What is a gyuto?

A gyuto knife is like the Swiss Army knife of Japanese kitchen cutlery. It's a versatile chef's knife that's great for slicing, dicing, and chopping all sorts of ingredients. Picture it as your go-to kitchen buddy for all your culinary adventures. It's got a sharp, thin blade that makes prep work a breeze, and it's a must-have for anyone who loves cooking up a storm in the kitchen.

I ended up going with the Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife.

And he loved it! 

He proceeded to explain to me more than I ever knew about knives:

- The blade material was high-carbon stainless steel, which is known for its exceptional sharpness and edge retention. The term "Damascus" indicates a special layering and forging technique that creates a distinctive wavy pattern on the blade, enhancing both aesthetics and performance.

- The hammered finish on the blade not only adds to the knife's visual appeal but also serves a functional purpose. It helps reduce friction between the blade and the food, making slicing and chopping smoother.

- Gyuto knives are versatile and suitable for a wide range of kitchen tasks, including slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, meats, and fish. They can also be used for precision work due to their sharp edge.

And I don't remember the rest. But to me it sounded like a lot like a, "Thank you, chef." 

- Ryan 

be curious, not judgemental