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“Mastering Knife Skills” features Chef MikeC. with Chef Olivier Said is the first of a series of innovative instructional movies from KITCHEN ON FIRE® in Berkeley. Simply put this is the best, fastest and easiest way to learn how to use any kitchen knife.Mastering Knife Skills demystifies classic technique, based on a system so simple that it can be applied to anything edible on the planet. Designed to inspire anybody to tie on an apron, while giving technique-obsessed kitchen divas plenty to chew on.  The action-packed 45 minutes is divided into bite-size chapters for easy navigation, the content has been vetted through hundreds of knife skills classes taught by MikeC & Olivier since 2002. For a longer look, scroll down to the bottom.Knife SkillsFounded in 2006, the acclaimed culinary school for home chefs has become a Mecca for Bay Area food lovers on a quest for the essence of a professional education without the drudgery or expense. Types of Knives    Holding the Knife    Sharpening & Honing    The Cutting Station    Cutting    Knife Safety    Cleaning & StoringAnd covers these techniques:Olivier Said Knife Skills    Slice    Stick    Cube    Bell Peppers Zucchini    Onions    Garlic    Apples    Tomatoes    Herbs    Chopping