Jacques Pépin Techniques: Proper Knife Skills for Cutting, Chopping and Slicing

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  • Chef Jacques Pépin discusses knife basics and demonstrates proper knife skills for cutting, chopping and slicing. He claims you need three types of knives for food preparation and then shows how to use a knife to efficiently and safely cut vegetables.
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  • @carstenhansen1920
    @carstenhansen1920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    “You need just 3 knives. That said, I have 300 knives in my house.”
    He’s just my kind of chef. Love his videos.

  • @PanamaSticks
    @PanamaSticks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    He's an excellent teacher, highly skilled chef, and a nice man.

    • @RICDirector
      @RICDirector 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He is a true Master, with every possible positive nuance of the term. I am absolutely in awe. And love. :)

    • @ledovejpatek8803
      @ledovejpatek8803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Handsome as well

  • @TheLifeontheropes
    @TheLifeontheropes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    “Don’t pay much money for a paring knife, you tend to lose it.”
    ...ahh wise words for every new line/prep cook.

    • @BrokenCurtain
      @BrokenCurtain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Well, he's using a Wüsthof Classic Ikon 4086. I have that knife as well and it costs about 50-60 Euros.
      I'd say it's worth the money, though.

  • @maximilianschafer1078
    @maximilianschafer1078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Wer ist von pietsmiet hier?

  • @alexandruepuran
    @alexandruepuran 7 ปีที่แล้ว +572

    "That being said I have probably 300 knives at my house" - ah, lovely Jacques Pepin...

    • @fitrianhidayat
      @fitrianhidayat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Alexandru EPURAN thak goodness he's not in uk

    • @YY-wu7et
      @YY-wu7et 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Chef's knives are some of the most satisfying things to collect.

    • @wait...what...
      @wait...what... 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Such a lovely, funny man! :)

    • @phishtrader7744
      @phishtrader7744 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's about the journey, not the destination.

    • @sigogglin
      @sigogglin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same thing happens with guitars!! :)

  • @amiri1986
    @amiri1986 6 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    you need 3 knifes, that being said i probably have 300 knifes

  • @Tommy-jk8ei
    @Tommy-jk8ei 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    PIETSMIET ARMY

  • @boniboomer
    @boniboomer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a culinary teacher for middle school, I've tried to teach my students how to use "the claw" so they don't cut themselves. Now I can just have Jacques Pepin do it. I'm sure they'll listen to him. Splendid!

  • @andyvaldez212
    @andyvaldez212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    “Im not a genius” ... yeah okay, whatever man.

    • @H_Eevee
      @H_Eevee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Right!? Lol.

    • @heymetaa
      @heymetaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Came here to say this. Beaten by a fellow chef in training... a year earlier!

    • @victorycoffee92
      @victorycoffee92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ikr

    • @ROCKAPOTAMUSINMYHAND
      @ROCKAPOTAMUSINMYHAND 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly

    • @fredericlinden
      @fredericlinden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So much 'substance', politeness and consideration in your comment... Truly, I guess you have no idea who Mr. Pepin is in the culinary world...Too bad

  • @PaulHeagen
    @PaulHeagen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I love his teaching. Clear, professional, pleasant. The French accent makes it all the more authentic!

  • @hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156
    @hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Jacques Pépin, the safest man in the world with a knife.

  • @BrokenCurtain
    @BrokenCurtain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    He's using knives from the Wüsthof Classic Ikon line, for those who'd like to know.

    • @fun_ghoul
      @fun_ghoul 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nobody cares.

    • @jdd8826
      @jdd8826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tx

    • @BrokenCurtain
      @BrokenCurtain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jdd8826 You're welcome.
      The Zwilling Pro line is just as good, but a bit less expensive and has a curved bolster, which makes it perfect for the blade grip. If you're looking for a professional chef's knife, I recommend checking out both: the Wüsthof Classic Ikon Chef Knife ‎1040330120 and the Zwilling Pro Chef Knife 38401-201-0.

    • @personontheinternet2164
      @personontheinternet2164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BrokenCurtain thanks!

  • @SuperAdobeFlash
    @SuperAdobeFlash 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The God of cooking. Take a bow Sir

  • @kevinfield9391
    @kevinfield9391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whenever I'm asked who's my favorite chef my answer is always Jacques Pépin. A true legend

    • @JohnAckerman93
      @JohnAckerman93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. Jacques is truly a legend who makes cooking easy and fun. I remember watching him and Julia Child on PBS every weekend as a little kid. I learn so much when I watch him or Julia Child. They are my two favorite chefs

  • @clem24u
    @clem24u ปีที่แล้ว

    I can always learn something from a real professional. That's why I clicked on this. I've been cutting, slicing and chopping for 60 years. My father taught me but he didn't teach me to peel. Mr. Pépin just did.

  • @georgedavey9702
    @georgedavey9702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you master, I've always enjoyed watching you work.

  • @Nugs59
    @Nugs59 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Pepin: *Starts waving hand and knife around*
    Me: *Anxiety Intensifies*

  • @alansmithee1030
    @alansmithee1030 8 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    "Knife for me are the extension of my finger."
    Guys, it's Freddy Kreuger in disguise.

    • @5argetech56
      @5argetech56 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alan Smithee That would be Wolverine.

    • @nickritchie2154
      @nickritchie2154 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Foodie Krueger

  • @scottyg9167
    @scottyg9167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sir, I don’t think I would ever have loved cooking some much if it were not for how much I have learned from YOU.

  • @hanovergreen4091
    @hanovergreen4091 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The peeling tip just saved me 50% time. Never thought of that!

  • @Sklang32
    @Sklang32 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Awww man, I remember watching St. Jaques and Master Yan everyday after school. *gets misty*

  • @SumoCumLoudly
    @SumoCumLoudly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    You need 300 knives, that being said, I only have 3.

  • @brandonmichaels5194
    @brandonmichaels5194 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This man is a national treasure.

  • @bartram33
    @bartram33 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Watched his series on daytime TV about 15/20 years ago. Still the best Chef I've seen!

  • @H_Eevee
    @H_Eevee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    JP: "You don't have to pay much for a paring knife. You tend to lose it."
    Me: ...Hmm. True.
    JP: "You only need these 3 knives. That being said, I have about 300 knives at home."
    Me: Are the other 297 lost paring knives?

  • @darkbloom9218
    @darkbloom9218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "The way I move my hand will control the knife." "Don't pay too much money on paring knife you tend to lose it. Just a cheap paring knife." "Only need 3 knives." "Proper knife technique is essential. I'm not a genius man. You don't have to." Gotta listen to the wise and stop playing by the books.

  • @ThePhilneale
    @ThePhilneale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You skill is amazing and you a genius at.being.a.great human being.

  • @kingzeus36
    @kingzeus36 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    We LOVE you and Julia Child on the twitch Food Channel. your know how and can do attitude is awesome.

    • @lunaratlas3704
      @lunaratlas3704 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      King KarlySama I just hope you stay away from any of the live streams with carrots

    • @MediciMedic
      @MediciMedic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shut up?

  • @talking_tech_with_Steven
    @talking_tech_with_Steven 9 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Jacques is the Master.

  • @AdvancedUSA
    @AdvancedUSA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You are a culinary genius. Thank you for many pleasant memories watching you on TV for many years with my parents. Find memories. As to your cutting - many hours of practice and a good amount of talent.

  • @victorcross5949
    @victorcross5949 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gotta love Jacques.

  • @papillonvu
    @papillonvu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m just getting started with home cooking-thank you Covid lockdown- and I’ve watched dozens of knife cutting videos from world-renowned chefs…
    but this is the first one that actually allowed me to significantly improve my knife cutting skills! This man is such a great teacher!

  • @MEADVICE
    @MEADVICE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent video, chef

  • @Solo-M-rf4em
    @Solo-M-rf4em 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I beg to differ Sir. You ARE a genius.

  • @TBBrickYT
    @TBBrickYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bless you Chef Pepin!!! Many years ago my husband bought me a lovely set of Wusthof knives. Over the years, I have cut myself. Now I can use them without bloodletting concerns. 😊

  • @jojomama4787
    @jojomama4787 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    perhaps the best knife handling advice you should pay attention to...God bless that man!

  • @gabrielmyre
    @gabrielmyre 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned how to peal properly while watching Chef Pépin and Claudine in the mid 90's on PBS

  • @jojomama4787
    @jojomama4787 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What will we do when we have Jacques no more??!??may God bless that man...

  • @anishinaabe8928
    @anishinaabe8928 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I chuckle everytime I watch Jacques slice mushrooms... Jacques Rocks!

  • @gideonwestgate3291
    @gideonwestgate3291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He's not a genius. But he's an expert in his craft. The best!!

  • @jojomama4787
    @jojomama4787 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy deserves to be paid attention to...be wise and listen!

  • @Twilightmagi
    @Twilightmagi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is by far the best explanation on this subject I have ever heard. What a humble genius.

  • @crx5555
    @crx5555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My grandma use to watch him on PBS I use to love when he would cook with his daughter and be yelling at her lol

  • @JJ-mx7dz
    @JJ-mx7dz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a gift he is to the world. I am so glad he is still with us

  • @kevinsawtell4336
    @kevinsawtell4336 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    love watching him

  • @hrabia
    @hrabia 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the comments on the cooking/etc vids. People hit with sarcasm harder than with a cast iron pan

  • @instantbeansoup
    @instantbeansoup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After scrolling through a bunch of useless 20min videos, i finally found this gold

  • @eliasroos7185
    @eliasroos7185 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I learned about tucking the thumb a little too late, and I have a very deep scar to show for it.

    • @bahroum69
      @bahroum69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here. Knife went right through my thumb nail, and quite deep in the flesh several years ago. Will never make that mistake again.

  • @CraigArndt
    @CraigArndt ปีที่แล้ว

    I made a chicken Ballantine tonight, had to refresh my memory on cutting it and while watching Jacques I said, he’s a genius. It came out perfect, man is a genius.

  • @sapogato4518
    @sapogato4518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can count by the fingers in both hands the amount of times I made a mistake whilst chopping and that number keeps going down every time so I must be getting better at it.

  • @Mandinga5112
    @Mandinga5112 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genius!!

  • @kyzercube
    @kyzercube 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG I did that with my thumb @ 1:22 cutting celery. Lesson learned :D

  • @niksarass
    @niksarass 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At 0:48 I thought he was going to play this stupid game/challenge where you stab between fingers

  • @1boortzfan
    @1boortzfan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Nobody has better knife skills than Jacques.

  • @thomshere
    @thomshere 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish more people would learn that a dull knife is a dangerous knife!

  • @isabaucave
    @isabaucave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maurice Chevalier in the kitchen! Love you!

  • @colinmcdonald2499
    @colinmcdonald2499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to see a long video of Chef discussing/ reviewing all 300 of his knives! I am interested in buying a few really great knives. Seeing what knives he has and his critique of each one would be amazing!

  • @craigh8602
    @craigh8602 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    And a serrated bread knife.

    • @sheba134
      @sheba134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Craig H in his other videos he doesn’t seem to use them. He has a technique of just using his kitchen knife

    • @alex27826
      @alex27826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You don't need a serrated knife if your other knives are sharp enough

    • @andrewmurphy5310
      @andrewmurphy5310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you are cutting a lot of bread it is probbably easier to have a serated knife than keep sharpening your other knives

  • @JohnKorvell
    @JohnKorvell 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Many love Julia. Can't blame them. Sh brought a lot of good cooking to the masses in an era of TV dinners being popular.
    But for my money, Jacques is the master!!

  • @cosaruromeea4181
    @cosaruromeea4181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wusthof Ikon commercial. :)

  • @ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert
    @ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Jacques . you are the best.

  • @warrenc1829
    @warrenc1829 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I should have watched this before slicing my forefinger almost to the bone last year with a sushi knife. I certainly won’t do that again…

  • @pktdbgnzwl
    @pktdbgnzwl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice.
    Short, very good information and to the point.
    Too many YT instructors drone on for 15 minutes.

  • @conscience-commenter
    @conscience-commenter 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please do a video on your famous "rocking technique ".

  • @dapursukabeda
    @dapursukabeda 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is amazing

  • @chihuahuabulldog
    @chihuahuabulldog 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! Great information! I love watching him use a knife, cook and all! Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @tigertiger1699
    @tigertiger1699 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cheers, great teacher 🙏👍

  • @ravishraj7319
    @ravishraj7319 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That flower vase is the most beautiful thing ever.

  • @sharathraghavendra4121
    @sharathraghavendra4121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome to hear you. Thank you

  • @aw6631
    @aw6631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gotta love a real French accent.

    • @oldarpanet
      @oldarpanet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you actually watch his shows or his interviews you would know, he apologizes, often, for his Connecticut accent!
      I love this man. I have a couple of his books: The Apprentice, Essentials (which comes with a techniques DVD-priceless!)

  • @NewfieAsianKid
    @NewfieAsianKid ปีที่แล้ว

    As a Chinese Cantonese man, we have a traditional knife called the Cleaver. One of my favorites. Very versatile and convient for scooping up the chopped veggies after prepping. Everyone should at least get one of those.

  • @ventsislavminev
    @ventsislavminev 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder how many knives he has in the house if you count the lost ones.

  • @puresoul5560
    @puresoul5560 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks sir ❤

  • @confoundedbridge6357
    @confoundedbridge6357 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Jacques is an international treasure. The best.

    • @PopescuSorin
      @PopescuSorin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oui! vive la France!

  • @bifeldman
    @bifeldman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don’t know. I think he’s a genius.

  • @ericlundquistjr.568
    @ericlundquistjr.568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this man.

  • @vesperjade07
    @vesperjade07 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you. :)

  • @vicshun4701
    @vicshun4701 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chef - Do you no that Cook WRarchel - said there are 265 apple varieties in New York State.?.

  • @soulbasedliving
    @soulbasedliving 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Or...how to not cut the dickens out of your fingers

  • @dallasraisbeck7297
    @dallasraisbeck7297 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No, YOU are a genius Jacques Pepin

  • @Pinaman69
    @Pinaman69 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! A true master, you have inspired several generations. God bless you for all!

  • @carstenhansen1920
    @carstenhansen1920 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In fact he uses 4 knives with the peeling knife. Great chef.

  • @65elcamino283
    @65elcamino283 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    LLLLiterally LOL'd quite loudly at the 300 knives part. Also glad to hear that I dont have "problem" hoarding knives...

  • @jameshatzopoulos9885
    @jameshatzopoulos9885 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informational video. Thank you. I just showed my class this video!

  • @RS-wh9yh
    @RS-wh9yh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gosh I just love watching his cooking show. French food, délicieux!

  • @imsljr420
    @imsljr420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:48 I'm afraid I'm going to get my wrist. My peeler isn't very sharp so I need to use a lot of force.

  • @greenking9336
    @greenking9336 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    His voice is ASMR

  • @moonchild6139
    @moonchild6139 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir how do you lose a knife?

  • @TriangleTrinity
    @TriangleTrinity 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    “I’m not a genius”
    Okay, Jacques, okay.

  • @BirdSTL
    @BirdSTL 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to drink a beer with this guy and grill em a steak! Seems like a cool guy to kick it with! #legend

  • @davidprimeau3368
    @davidprimeau3368 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always find peeling before cutting off the ends is easier since I don't have to peel right to end or start right at the beginning, I will cut off both ends after peeling anyways.

  • @Tbeckford1
    @Tbeckford1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GENIUS YES U ARE LOL

  • @johnwheater4412
    @johnwheater4412 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good knife skill ty

  • @Adam-yy2kj
    @Adam-yy2kj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jacques Well we finally run out of butter, what video to do now?

  • @hans_____
    @hans_____ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a butter knife. Does that count?

  • @richardheinz
    @richardheinz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always thought you feed the knife with the food not move your knife around. The knife moves up and down as you push the food through the knife. Guess I was wrong.

  • @zeppelinmanftw
    @zeppelinmanftw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    simona has bigger hands than me

  • @caesar90291
    @caesar90291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's nothing to it, but to do it.

  • @Bronco541
    @Bronco541 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the simplicity yet genius of techniques like these never fails to impress me.

  • @HarPlayer
    @HarPlayer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learning from A " PRO" !!!!!!😃😃!!!!!!😄😄😄!!!!!!!