Stop Fighting Your Knife — Knife 101 That Cooking Thing 🍳

Why do professional cooks care so much about their knives? And why might a sharp knife actually be safer than a dull one?

In the very first episode of That Cooking Thing, Chef Jonathan Frazier goes back to the basics and explores one of the most important tools in any kitchen: the knife.

Jonathan breaks down the fundamentals of knife skills, including:

🔪 Why sharp is generally safer🔪 How to hold your knife for better control🔪 The claw grip and keeping your fingers safe🔪 Why consistent cuts help food cook evenly🔪 Choosing the right knife without spending a fortune🔪 How to care for and maintain your knife🔪 Why speed isn’t the goal when you’re learning

And because no episode of That Cooking Thing would be complete without a few bad food puns, Jonathan also introduces Chef’s Shortcut and Would a Chef Do This?

Then it’s time to put those knife skills into practice with a simple Fresh Vegetable Salsa.

Because good cooking isn’t about having the most expensive equipment or cooking like a professional chef.

It’s about understanding what the professionals know.

🎧 Listen, learn, and grab your knife.

That Cooking ThingGood food. Good cooking. No degree required.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Makes: Approximately 2½–3 cupsPrep Time: 15 minutes