The Professional Chef's Knife Kit

High quality well-made well-maintained knives - and the skills to use them properly - are among a chefs most important assets. This book explains how to use and care for these essential tools. Easy-to-follow instructions cover all of the basic knife cuts and techniques - including peeling paring trimming carving chopping dicing and filleting - and offer an excellent foundation for building speed and ensuring kitchen safety. The book also features invaluable information on small tools such as rotary peelers and zesters along with meat grinders food processors and other larger equipment.