The recipe says 10 minutes preparation time, but you’ve just passed 15. Some self-made chefs are speedy choppers – you’re just not one of them.

Sign yourself up for a knife skills class with the Japanese knife experts Chef’s Armoury. Here they’ll teach the safe and easy way to use a chef’s knife and the joys of efficient slicing, dicing and mincing. Expect plenty of drill practice attacking fruit and vegetables (no onions will be harmed) with an emphasis on proper technique and safety. During the ninety minute session you’ll learn how to dice, baton, julienne and brunoise with the use of three different knife grips. You’ll also learn safety basics, how to keep it sharp and how to use a honing steel.

If you already know how to chop like a pro but feel it’s the quality of your tools that’s letting your culinary domination down, you might like to learn the secrets of attaining and maintaining sharper knives. Under 1:1 tuition or amongst a small group of three, be guided on the use of sharpening stones and put the razors edge back on your favourite kitchen knives. If still not convinced you can wield your blades this way, leave it with the knife mechanics and they’ll sharpen your knife for you.
 
Chef’s Armoury
Shop 251, 747 Botany Road, Rosebery 2018
Knife Skills Class – 12 June, 10 July, 14 August – $85
Knife Sharpening Class – 12 June, 3 July, 14 August – $95 – $295
Knife Sharpening Advanced Class – 26 June – $99