Daily Use
40 years
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Knives
Victorinox Fibrox Pro 10" Chef's Knife
The longer blade for larger cuts and bigger hands - 40 years of professional use.
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Honest reviews from 40 years of restaurant experience. Every tool tested through real professional kitchen operations.
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THE 11 TOOLS I USE MOST
My Daily Toolkit After 40 Years of Professional Cooking
These are the exact 11 tools I use every day in my home kitchen. No fluff, no fancy equipment. Just proven tools that work. Total investment: about $320.
Daily Use
40 years
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Knives
Victorinox 9" Offset Bread Knife
Offset serrated knife for bread and tomatoes - superior knuckle clearance.
$50Read Review
Daily Use
40 years
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Knives
Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef's Knife
Perfect all-purpose chef's knife - the workhorse of every professional kitchen.
$45Read Review
Daily Use
40 years
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Tools
Benriner Large Mandoline
Professional consistency for perfect slices - every gratin cooked evenly.
$40Read Review
Daily Use
40 years
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Knives
Victorinox 6" Granton Edge Boning Knife
Professional boning knife for breaking down proteins with precision.
$35Read Review
Daily Use
40 years
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Tools
Epicurean Kitchen Cutting Board
Dishwasher-safe board better than wood - truly sanitary and won't warp.
$35Read Review
Daily Use
40 years
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Tools
Gold Textiles Restaurant Bar Mops
The towels restaurants actually use - absorbent, durable, dishwasher-safe.
$25Read Review
Daily Use
40 years
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Tools
OXO Good Grips Bench Scraper
Most underrated kitchen tool - transfers ingredients, portions dough, cleans boards.
$13Read Review
Daily Use
40 years
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Knives
Victorinox 4" Paring Knife
Precision paring knife for detailed work - the exact knife I've used for decades.
$12Read Review
Daily Use
40 years
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Tools
OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler
The peeler that actually lasts - sharp blade, comfortable grip, dishwasher-safe.
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Daily Use
40 years
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Tools
Winco Heavy Duty Tongs
Restaurant-grade tongs at budget price - the exact ones used in professional kitchens.
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Equipment that survived the chaos of professional kitchen operations
Staff Favorite
2+ years
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Knives
Wüsthof Classic Ikon 16-Piece Set
Professional German knife set that maintains its edge through daily restaurant service.
$1749Read Review
Pro Choice
2+ years
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Appliances
Robot Coupe R2 Dice Food Processor
Professional food processor that handles high-volume prep work with precision.
$1299Read Review
Restaurant Tested
18 months
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Appliances
KitchenAid Commercial Series KSM8990WH
The mixer that survived 18 months of professional kitchen testing at Purple Cafe. NSF certified commercial-grade performance.
$949Read Review
Workhorse
5+ years
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Appliances
Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender
Commercial-grade blender that survived 5+ years of restaurant service without failure.
$449Read Review
Premium Pick
3+ years
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Cookware
Le Creuset Signature 7.25 Qt Dutch Oven
Premium enameled cast iron that delivers consistent braising and roasting results.
$379Read Review
Commercial Grade
3+ years
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Tools
John Boos Platinum Commercial Cutting Board
NSF-certified cutting board that withstands daily commercial kitchen abuse.
$159Read Review
Best Value
5+ years
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Cookware
Lodge Cast Iron 3-Skillet Bundle
Indestructible cast iron set that equipped our entire line. American-made durability.
$89Read Review
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