Guest Instructor: Chef Chris Rubenstein (Local Chef & Custom Knife Maker)

Format: Hands-On Culinary Masterclass

Experience Level: All Skill Levels Welcome

The single most important tool in your kitchen is your chef’s knife, yet it is often the most misunderstood. If you want to slice with absolute confidence, pick up speed, and learn how to maintain a razor-sharp edge, this intensive, hands-on workshop is for you.

We are thrilled to welcome local chef and artisanal knife maker Chris Rubenstein, who crafts and sells high-end, custom knives right here in the Atlanta area. Bringing his unique dual perspective from both behind the line and inside the forge, Chef Chris will spend the evening demystifying knife mechanics, safety, and metallurgy. This session focuses exclusively on the art and science of knife mastery—no complicated recipes, just pure technique to completely transform how you work in the kitchen.

What You’ll Master:

• Precision Knife Skills: Learn the biomechanics of the perfect grip (the pinch grip) and guide-hand safety (the claw). Chef Chris will walk you through foundational culinary cuts—including dicing, julienne, chiffonade, and batonet—using a variety of seasonal produce.
• The Science of Sharpening: Move beyond standard pull-through gadgets. You’ll learn the professional mechanics of using whetstones to sharpen an edge, understanding angles, and using a honing steel to maintain your blade’s alignment.
• Knife Care & Selection: Discover how to properly clean, store, and care for different types of steel to prevent rust and degradation. Chef Chris will explain what to look for when investing in a high-quality knife, from balance and weight to forge styles.

Bring Your Own Knives! We highly encourage you to bring your own favorite kitchen knives from home. Chef Chris will personally evaluate your blades, answer all your burning questions about maintenance or custom craftsmanship, and help you get them in peak slicing condition.