Hey, I'm an expert on anthropological behavior (which basically means study of people's bullshit). Pretension is everything in New York "High Culture" scene. You're too real for them. If you want to make a splash, monogram your EDC Chef's kit. Put a poodle head on it, and have a doctor classify it as a support animal before you come. Identify as a woman, black Muslim gay chef. If they start anything about your knives raise holy hell, squeal, act like you're going to pass out. Call them racist because they won't allow a Muslim to bring knives on a plane because they're scared of little lady you. Rant about how you used to be fat because you said Aloha Snack bar and how you became thin and sexy because you said Aloha Snack Bar! (Aloha means hello and also goodbye). You'll get noticed, and be SO in, in New York Shitty. I mean city. Side note. You're very entertaining and I'd watch you no matter what your subject matter, probably :).
TSA agent: *pulls out concealed black roll filled with knives* TSA agent: Sir what is this? Alex: That is a beauty right there, the absolute necessities organized so neatly and perfectly I almost want to cry TSA agent: Sir I’m gonna need you to step aside please
Video quality is absolutely on point. I would love to see a video about behind the scenes of your videos. As someone trying to get into TH-cam myself I find it very helpful to see the process that others follow. Keep up the great work!
My daughter is in her first semester of culinary school. The knife roll you used as inspiration is like the one she recieved for Christmas. If you could come visit her while you are in the USA. And visit her class.. that would make her year! Her chef also studied in France.
Honestly, you are a craftsman in every domain Alex. Speechless each time, you even have a Singer (just like the one my grandma used to have). P.s. I literally "devour" all your content :D
@@DeltaAlphaNovember27 he wants to find out how many are interested in the plans so that he doesn't waste his time making the video for only a few people. Like the comment above I'd you're interested in the plans, if not, don't.
Nice set up. I've been a catering chef for years, so I have my own EDC. And I always try to take it when I'll be cooking. My knife roll with my 6 most used knives, honing steel, a peeler, microplane, and mini offset spatula. Then I have an elastic grid organizer with my tongs, thermometer, fish spatula, scissors, and a few other things. Throw all that in my backpack with some towels, gloves, pens, markers, etc, and I'm ready to cook anywhere.
I'm inspired by this project. I bought a knife roll that is waxed canvas and has a neat leather flap to protect the blades but seeing your 2 sided item I'm tempted to add some more fabric to mine at least to create the zipper bag. Love that. Maybe a second knife roll just for tools and simply roll it up inside the one I already have.
Chefs, even home cooks, NEED to have THEIR chosen equipment with them to bridge the gap in an unfamiliar kitchen. Our work requires both confidence and a sense of 'harmony.' I am nervous enough when I am at the creative edge, without having to use equipment I cannot instantly 'bond' with. Enter this project: of course, I would NEVER have cut off those last two pockets! Alec's kit is compact enough that two more pockets will 'earn their keep.' The idea of Kevlar fabric to reinforce the sharp edge carrying pockets is just right.
I made the same thing for my bike tools, but I used a cut down reuseable shopping bag. Its amazing, because with the rolls I can pack my tools down into a small form factor, and take them in the car for every ride. If someones bike is creaking pre-ride, I can do anything up to a bottom bracket service or cassette change in the parking lot because I always have all my tools.
This is my first time here but I already like this guy just for the progress bar on the ad. I've only seen it done by two channels this being one of them.
I love how simple and quick this project can be. I would use plastic sheathes on the knives while traveling. I like to keep my edges extra protected since it takes time carefully sharpening each one to keep their shape the same. I'm using the Messermeister sheathes.
My last "knife roll"* had my apron in place of your linen towel. *I'm a baker who use to move around a bit and it was nice to have an easy carry for stuff like measures, palette knives and decorating tools.
Thank you for sharing this video! I take my knives and tools to my grandma’s place almost every weekend so I can cook for her. I’m gonna make me a bag too!
Oh oh. I love good knives. Looking at something I don’t need, but now I have to have it. Oh crap. This crazy French man is a tool dealer and I’m an addict. Waaaayyy!
Étant cuisinier et ayant eu plusieurs trousse à couteaux je peux dire que le premier truc qui cède dans une trousse à couteaux c'est l'endroit où il y a les pointes de couteaux donc ton renforcement au kevlar précisément à cet endroit fait de cette trousse une trousse qui résistera à l'épreuve du temps. Therefore i can only say very well done Sir.
Nice video. I was looking for something like this for myself, but i couldnt deside how to start. Your roll is as simple as it could be but at the same time all you need. Thanks for this inspiration. PS: I think a small knife steel/knife sharpener should fit as well.
Personally, I would have thought arranging the items inside from thinnest to thickest would help, with the thinnest items being on the inside of the roll, so it rolls up tighter and more compactly. Also, having one pocket for each knife would stop them clanging and grinding against each other as they move. Still, that's me. You do you, Alex.
Not a bad idea for a project...but ALL I want from my apron is protection. My tools need to be in front of me, at my workstation or beside my cooking equipment.
Put a zipper at the end where you cut off a bit, and in the cut off part put the other zipper. Make it an extension for when you fell you want to be "extra" cook. When you're feeling plus ultra.
You should sew in sheaths for the blades. Too likely that over a time of handling, removing, reinserting, rolling, and unrolling that your blades are going to start knocking into each other. Doesn't have to be a re-enforced sheath just something that keeps the blades from bumping into each other. The other thing to consider is will this kit be taken to other kitchens that will things like spatulas/ladles/etc or to a pop up type place that you are expected to supply everything. If it is more the first you should consider bringing more preferred and commonly used specialty items.
This has inspired me to complete my own similar project, I wanted to make something similar for all my bar-utensils but never pushed myself to get it done.
love your channel. found you cause i'm gonna make a knife roll for my daughter....your French accent if nothing else kept me listening. you could have been making just about anything, i'm gonna be honest, and I would still listen. ...thanks for the pick me up. salut!
i just got Alex's book for a week and had been cooking some of the recipes to tell my roommates that it is not my dishes but Alex's. though I think I'm bad at cooking, my roommates are wolfs lol.
You might want to add an velcro-able extension port to your roll. So you could combine different sets of tools into your roll as required by the job - be it barbecue, brewing beer, etc.
Damn man, you make me want to travel somewhere cook! I was a banquet chef, trained in rural Quebec pub food who cooked all over western Canada. Back in the day, I too had my carefully curated knife kit with knives from all over the place that spoke to my personality, kitchen tools and bits'n'bobs in it. I still have it, but it's fallen into disarray because as an Urban Planning student what do I need a knife kit for? You make me want to go use it again.
Alex, consider using a makisu as structure for the roll. They’re inexpensive bamboo sushi Matt’s and they will keep stability in the roll and prevent knives from chipping on each other
Sow some extra lines where the handles go so it holds them more snugly. Instead of having big loose pouches you could have nice snug pockets for the handles.
Love it! I'd recommend adding a small bottle of super glue to the first aid section of the kit. It's come in super handy in my workshop when I've had a cut or three! (but it's on you to know when to use or when to get your ass to the doctor!)
The epic slowmotion starts at th-cam.com/video/y80nn9c79U4/w-d-xo.html
Alex 5:15.
Et voilà! Epic Slappers slap like.
Hey, I'm an expert on anthropological behavior (which basically means study of people's bullshit). Pretension is everything in New York "High Culture" scene. You're too real for them. If you want to make a splash, monogram your EDC Chef's kit. Put a poodle head on it, and have a doctor classify it as a support animal before you come. Identify as a woman, black Muslim gay chef. If they start anything about your knives raise holy hell, squeal, act like you're going to pass out. Call them racist because they won't allow a Muslim to bring knives on a plane because they're scared of little lady you. Rant about how you used to be fat because you said Aloha Snack bar and how you became thin and sexy because you said Aloha Snack Bar! (Aloha means hello and also goodbye). You'll get noticed, and be SO in, in New York Shitty. I mean city. Side note. You're very entertaining and I'd watch you no matter what your subject matter, probably :).
I would add a strip to better handle like suitcase.
You should totally make this a merch. I mean ofcourse not you making it yourself but you get what I mean. People would totally buy it!
TSA agent: *pulls out concealed black roll filled with knives*
TSA agent: Sir what is this?
Alex: That is a beauty right there, the absolute necessities organized so neatly and perfectly I almost want to cry
TSA agent: Sir I’m gonna need you to step aside please
James H. Dickens 👍🏻🤣🤣🤣
It was something like this, that came to my mind. 🤣
Did everybody read it in Alex's voice? Lol
I can see this happening😂😂
strip search!
Video quality is absolutely on point. I would love to see a video about behind the scenes of your videos. As someone trying to get into TH-cam myself I find it very helpful to see the process that others follow. Keep up the great work!
My daughter is in her first semester of culinary school.
The knife roll you used as inspiration is like the one she recieved for Christmas.
If you could come visit her while you are in the USA. And visit her class.. that would make her year! Her chef also studied in France.
Honestly, you are a craftsman in every domain Alex. Speechless each time, you even have a Singer (just like the one my grandma used to have).
P.s. I literally "devour" all your content :D
not litteral
I love this video, how do I get the design to make it myself?
Please +1 this if you're interested as well. I'll share the plans.
@@FrenchGuyCooking I'm a lazy american... I'm ready to buy... wasn't interested in your grocery bag... but this one I'm in!!
@@DeltaAlphaNovember27 he wants to find out how many are interested in the plans so that he doesn't waste his time making the video for only a few people. Like the comment above I'd you're interested in the plans, if not, don't.
@@DeltaAlphaNovember27 go away
@@FrenchGuyCooking Please share the plans!
Nice set up. I've been a catering chef for years, so I have my own EDC. And I always try to take it when I'll be cooking.
My knife roll with my 6 most used knives, honing steel, a peeler, microplane, and mini offset spatula.
Then I have an elastic grid organizer with my tongs, thermometer, fish spatula, scissors, and a few other things.
Throw all that in my backpack with some towels, gloves, pens, markers, etc, and I'm ready to cook anywhere.
I just love how this is a cooking channel while still being a crafts channel.
I'm inspired by this project. I bought a knife roll that is waxed canvas and has a neat leather flap to protect the blades but seeing your 2 sided item I'm tempted to add some more fabric to mine at least to create the zipper bag. Love that. Maybe a second knife roll just for tools and simply roll it up inside the one I already have.
Chefs, even home cooks, NEED to have THEIR chosen equipment with them to bridge the gap in an unfamiliar kitchen. Our work requires both confidence and a sense of 'harmony.' I am nervous enough when I am at the creative edge, without having to use equipment I cannot instantly 'bond' with. Enter this project: of course, I would NEVER have cut off those last two pockets! Alec's kit is compact enough that two more pockets will 'earn their keep.' The idea of Kevlar fabric to reinforce the sharp edge carrying pockets is just right.
Series idea:
Korean food. Veggie sides leading up to bibimbap.
I made the same thing for my bike tools, but I used a cut down reuseable shopping bag. Its amazing, because with the rolls I can pack my tools down into a small form factor, and take them in the car for every ride. If someones bike is creaking pre-ride, I can do anything up to a bottom bracket service or cassette change in the parking lot because I always have all my tools.
We need a video just for TSA`s reaction when they saw the kit.going into the plane..
This is my first time here but I already like this guy just for the progress bar on the ad. I've only seen it done by two channels this being one of them.
Très chouette, ton truc. Ca s'achète sur ton site web?? ;-)
I love how simple and quick this project can be. I would use plastic sheathes on the knives while traveling. I like to keep my edges extra protected since it takes time carefully sharpening each one to keep their shape the same. I'm using the Messermeister sheathes.
My last "knife roll"* had my apron in place of your linen towel.
*I'm a baker who use to move around a bit and it was nice to have an easy carry for stuff like measures, palette knives and decorating tools.
Thank you for sharing this video! I take my knives and tools to my grandma’s place almost every weekend so I can cook for her. I’m gonna make me a bag too!
0:54 "they cost from 100 bucks to... " meanwhile has a 20$ dollar one behind him on google image x)
I am definitely going to attempt making one of these!! :) super excited any design tips outside the bag measurements would be amazing.
Cooking videos are what made your channel. The views show that. Please more cooking videos.
I really want the design! I'll pay money for the plans. Gimme!
You should totally make this a merch. I mean ofcourse not you making it yourself but you get what I mean. People would totally buy it!
His videos are so pleasing to watch I kinda want him to make a video speaking in French I love watching French cooking videos
I just wanted to say thanks for adding the bar at the bottom indicating where you're doing an ad. Wish more TH-camrs would do this.
Cinematography and soundtrack always on point but this is an absolute masterpiece.
Perfect! All that's missing is two slots for honing irons and sharpening tools ... :D
You could sew in some magnets in the fabric that keeps the knives from sliding into each other.
I just became a member ! Woohooo !
Please keep them commin' but make it more about everything ! A real glimpse of
Alex!! Where do we get your template/pattern for your knife roll?
Oh oh. I love good knives. Looking at something I don’t need, but now I have to have it. Oh crap. This crazy French man is a tool dealer and I’m an addict. Waaaayyy!
Lol!!
Us Custom : Can we let that crazy french Guy enter the country with all his knife?🤔
Checked baggage!
@@jamesellsworth9673 Exactly. People can check in knives and also firearms/ammo if it is properly declared and in approved cases.
I like you mixing up and saying "go travaille", keep ça on, monsieur !
Étant cuisinier et ayant eu plusieurs trousse à couteaux je peux dire que le premier truc qui cède dans une trousse à couteaux c'est l'endroit où il y a les pointes de couteaux donc ton renforcement au kevlar précisément à cet endroit fait de cette trousse une trousse qui résistera à l'épreuve du temps. Therefore i can only say very well done Sir.
A meet and greet in NYC is what are need!
Your passion is contagious ! keep the good work!
You are such a perfectionist... I love it.
I really enjoyed this "Epizoode", Alex! :)
This. This is a brilliant piece of work.
Nice video. I was looking for something like this for myself, but i couldnt deside how to start. Your roll is as simple as it could be but at the same time all you need. Thanks for this inspiration. PS: I think a small knife steel/knife sharpener should fit as well.
Personally, I would have thought arranging the items inside from thinnest to thickest would help, with the thinnest items being on the inside of the roll, so it rolls up tighter and more compactly. Also, having one pocket for each knife would stop them clanging and grinding against each other as they move. Still, that's me. You do you, Alex.
Man that's a cool one. Good job
2:20
Wooww man, you really got the modernist cuisine and modernist bread laying around.
I'm jealous as f*ck 😂😂
Btw, love this project.
Got my knivebag from Zwilling but I think I'll make my own as well.
Thanks for the video.
As a chef, this is probably the most satisfying video on the Internet. Love your vids Alex
Now add a shoulder strap .
Rolls like that are great for any kind of tools or equipment. They're very versatile and not terribly difficult to make.
Do what you would consider a functional chef's apron. Please
I know. I've always been against aprons but my clothes are dotted with stains and burns... I'll give it a think
@@FrenchGuyCooking th-cam.com/video/9IxXbEEh1w0/w-d-xo.html. this apron is boss!
Absolutely agree with this and i would buy an ”Alex” apron!
Not a bad idea for a project...but ALL I want from my apron is protection. My tools need to be in front of me, at my workstation or beside my cooking equipment.
@@FrenchGuyCooking 2 45°angle R chef knife, paring knife RIGHT. LEFT 3; 90° down; utility, scissors maybe pealing or paring. CENTER: 45°right cleaver
Love this definately making it soon... ❤
i need one of these for my camping cooking stuff.
Very fun Alex!
This would make a great follow up product after your apron with matching duck canvas!
I'm not one minute into this and I already love your accent
Put a zipper at the end where you cut off a bit, and in the cut off part put the other zipper. Make it an extension for when you fell you want to be "extra" cook. When you're feeling plus ultra.
You should sew in sheaths for the blades. Too likely that over a time of handling, removing, reinserting, rolling, and unrolling that your blades are going to start knocking into each other. Doesn't have to be a re-enforced sheath just something that keeps the blades from bumping into each other. The other thing to consider is will this kit be taken to other kitchens that will things like spatulas/ladles/etc or to a pop up type place that you are expected to supply everything. If it is more the first you should consider bringing more preferred and commonly used specialty items.
I’m definitely going to make one of these and I absolutely love the closing mechanism!!!
You forgot to leave space for the most important kitchen utensil: your power drill.
TEE HEE! Thanks for the levity!
And the 3D printer surely........
Alex, I would love to see how you make your kitchen towels. Cheers
This has inspired me to complete my own similar project, I wanted to make something similar for all my bar-utensils but never pushed myself to get it done.
Love your vids...really captivating
What about a video showing how to make the linen towels? Materials, thread, etc.
The only thing I would add is some kind of igniter for stubborn gas stoves, or starting an outdoor fire. Even a cheap matchbook would do.
love your channel. found you cause i'm gonna make a knife roll for my daughter....your French accent if nothing else kept me listening. you could have been making just about anything, i'm gonna be honest, and I would still listen. ...thanks for the pick me up. salut!
I fucking love you Alex. You are my favourite type of human, such a wonderful person.
Te quedo bonito bro !! Saludos desde Panamá !!!
Do you have Modernist Cuisine, AND Modernist Bread??????? SO JEALOUS!
It came out great.
Ten twenty years from now that organised bag will make someone really really happy
@Alex I really want to make one of these for my handmade Japanese knives all I need to know is your process
Great video and great sewing machine😎😎 Please, come back to London and collab with the lads at Sorted Food!! 😍
needs a kickstand for optimal visability and counter space. also eye hole for mounting on hooks or karabiner.
i just got Alex's book for a week and had been cooking some of the recipes to tell my roommates that it is not my dishes but Alex's. though I think I'm bad at cooking, my roommates are wolfs lol.
You might want to add an velcro-able extension port to your roll. So you could combine different sets of tools into your roll as required by the job - be it barbecue, brewing beer, etc.
That is really cool!
I think this is awesome, Alex!!!
As if there was ever any doubt.
breathtaking
GENIUS! vraiment vraiment vraiment!
That’s such a good idea with the first aid
Damn man, you make me want to travel somewhere cook! I was a banquet chef, trained in rural Quebec pub food who cooked all over western Canada. Back in the day, I too had my carefully curated knife kit with knives from all over the place that spoke to my personality, kitchen tools and bits'n'bobs in it. I still have it, but it's fallen into disarray because as an Urban Planning student what do I need a knife kit for? You make me want to go use it again.
This custom knife bag is more organized than my life haha
Alex, consider using a makisu as structure for the roll. They’re inexpensive bamboo sushi Matt’s and they will keep stability in the roll and prevent knives from chipping on each other
This is a great idea! I can make something similar using my old denims. Thank you so much for sharing this video!
kevlar fabric was a smart little touch to make it last.
Nicely done Alex! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Have fun with the TSA!
so about that sauce series???? i need to know how to burnaes!!!! dont let me down alex!!! salue!
Try this one th-cam.com/video/ssUvRO8ck_0/w-d-xo.html
ive been thinking about doing this
Wants to bring a bag full of knives to the USA... yeah... they'll love that
Love the video and the design. Do you have a pattern available? Thanks
You could use an apron as the protection cloth that gets rolled up in the middle, gives you 1 more useful item in the kit
At least this is one of the sponsors that offers something useful for the people using it.
Sow some extra lines where the handles go so it holds them more snugly. Instead of having big loose pouches you could have nice snug pockets for the handles.
It's awesome!
This is awesome 👍
Carrying this in London would be a felony. New York - Your good
So that's a nice Otel room in NY you got! Alex just being frenchie.
Alex, you rock! This is so freaking cool! 👍
Your blades touching each other is triggering my OCD. Get some blade guards my dude.
@@christmaspresent227 You're next level dumb. I didn't say that is what it is.
@@christmaspresent227 Tell me where I defined what OCD is?
Love it! I'd recommend adding a small bottle of super glue to the first aid section of the kit. It's come in super handy in my workshop when I've had a cut or three! (but it's on you to know when to use or when to get your ass to the doctor!)
Protective for the blades? Not sure
Beautiful? Definitely!
Don't try to take it as carry-on on your plane to NYC!
Awesome video! For your next knife roll project/video, could you make the roll also function as an apron perhaps?
5:45 - one knife edge being dulled by laying against the back of the other knife