Your dad is an amazing teacher, so patient. I was impressed how he went over it verbally and modeled the process for you many many times before he let you try it. And even then he was so thoughtful with his teaching, never rushed or sarcastic; just straightforward and helpful. I've not had many men in my life present themselves this way. You are very lucky.
Oh wow, thank you for noticing this and taking the time to share it Jenny. I'm really grateful for his teachings, however this comment though is making me even more grateful 🙏🏼 Thank you again and looking forward to sharing more of his teaching with you in future videos!
Couldn't agree more, this is what I believe called an expert. Uncle gained all those skills by decades and passed all the knowledge and skills patiently and passionately. Respect.
This made me cry! My family also owns a Chinese takeaway in the UK and my dad said the exact same thing to me - he said as long as I raise you to not to have a hard life, then it doesnt matter how hard I work! Hearing your dad say the same thing to you really touched me!
I like how your dad doesn't show love with words. He shows you love by patiently teaching you even though he's so much more skilled and experienced. He's not telling you how much he cares, he's showing you precisely how much
That Chinese Chef's Knife is the source for many medical, law, engineering, pharmacy, and accounting degrees than anyone can imagine. Chef Lau is right, his sacrifice, hard work and dedication to his craft was to make it easier for the next generation.
This video is a perfect example of how important it is to spend more time with our seniors, whether family or not. We can all learn so much from their wisdom and life experiences. Once they are gone, all that wisdom and knowledge go with them. I lost both my parents already and I sure do miss their teachings. You can tell Daddy Lau loves his family so much and takes every opportunity to continue to impart his wisdom with his children, even if they are now adults. Such love in this family. Very heartwarming and seeing their family makes me miss my parents all the more. Thank you, Lau family!
@@MadeWithLau I can totally relate. My parents had a restaurant too and my siblings and I had to help out. Typical immigrant family. We all grew up in the restaurant. School by day and working at the restaurant by night. It was a tough life but it kept our family together. My parents, too, had the scars on their hands from the many cuts they endured to make a living for our family so their kids can have a better life. This video brought back some lasting memories.....
Thank you for this timely topic. My mom’s kitchen has two Chinese knives and a whetstone but she’s unable to explain to me how to use them well because she has dementia. Now I know how to care for her and her knives better. A big hug to you all!
I came across your video because I’ve been collecting knives for years and it’s a very passionate hobby of mine. It’s incredibly heartwarming to see the stories that a Chinese cleaver can tell. Your dad is the exemplary of a selfless man working to provide the best he could give to his family. Ultimate respect, especially because I can tell he did it all with a smile on his face knowing he’s taking care of his loved ones.
Although his dad could not really explain what is happening when he sharpening his knife, but all is in his muscle memory. All technique he use is sound.
Why did I get so emotional? Towards the end of the video, the things they said... About the fingers, the hard work they had to do and now their kids have an easier life... I teared up!
I feel like I'm watching something special.. this isn't just about knives. And with the whole family there, being part of the conversation, it brings out so much knowledge that one as skilled as your father might not otherwise think to mention, so I can tell he loves to teach you, and all of us sitting here watching are kinda privileged to be present for it. As a young cook who recently entered the trade I'd love to hear more about your dads early experiences of learning to work in the kitchen, perhaps even his motivations to work as hard as he did, even just hearing about what its like in a fast paced Chinese kitchen is fascinating. Add that in with some excellent translation and you have A-Grade wholesome content. Thanks for the great videos.
I love the idea of how you're preserving and honouring all the knowledge and skills your Dad has acquired over decades! My dad is a retired chef too and I use to see him sharpen his knife on an upside down plate too 😂 These videos are amazing; totally fills the gap for high quality cantonese cooking vids 🙌🏻 This channel will def blow up in 2021!
Haha that's awesome. We both need to learn how to do it and make our dads proud 😆 So happy to hear that you are enjoying these videos. Hope that you enjoy some of our recipes and maybe even make some for your family in the future! Happy New Year to you, hope it's off to a great start!
Before I even reach the end of the video I must comment. I too have 50 years of experience using Chinese cleavers. I own more than 20 different ones but still, I am a guǐlǎo! This is the single most honest and informative presentation on the reality of using these blades. As your dad explains, one blade for slicing soft foods and a different (steeper angle bevel) for chopping bones, chickens, etc. I really enjoyed watching you two interact and your viewers were better served than they will ever realize. Xie-xie and subbed!
Wow 谢谢!! Thank you so much for this comment. It means a lot to hear that you appreciated hearing dad's presentation of how he uses and sharpens his knives. So glad you enjoyed seeing him and I sit down and hope you enjoy our other videos just as much ❤️
Lau Sifu ( aka "Daddy Lau") is an International Treasure. Thank you, father and son, for sharing a lifetime of experience with all of us through these invaluable videos. Gan Xie!
I really appreciate the well executed editing to show pronunciation and meanings. I've been studying Chinese regional cooking lately and videos like this are priceless. Also very entertaining! Thank you both and cheers from New Orleans!
Thanks so much Shandy! Really glad to hear that you are enjoying seeing both the pronunciations and meanings! Also grateful to hear you find the videos entertaining 🙏🏼 So cool you've been studying Chinese regional cooking. Let us know if there's any dish in particular you are curious to see how my dad makes!
Just started watching you two weeks ago, I am just amazed! Your father, mother, wife and family are awesome! I love the questions your wife asks and the history your mom gives as a backstory. Very nicely done. And who doesn't love a baby in the mix?
What I love about your dad is his practicality. This is a quality i associate with Cantonese people. He knows that it's not reasonable for a home cook to use a sharpening stone. You can tell that, obviously, he knows there are better ways to maintain his knives but he's recommending what makes sense.
Watching this brought tears to my eyes. As a blade enthusiast, I have always enjoyed sharpening knives to a practical performance level, and was looking forward to your dad sharing secret techniques for sharpening the legendary Chinese cleaver. The real secret came near the end when your mom mentioned that he used his knife you raise both you and your sister, plus the many scars that he gained over the years that he simply bandaged so he could continue on working. Nothing sharpens a knife, or a man's character, more than their passion and reason for living. Thank you for making this inspiring video. May your Dad and family live long, joyful, and prosperous lives. God bless.
Luis, thank you so SO much for this comment. I've shared with my entire family, and everyone (dad, mom, sister, and wife) have all said to tell you thank you so much for writing it. We are really grateful to my dad for all of his years of service and sacrifice for us. I'm so honored to be able to highlight my dad as a chef and as an incredible father. Thanks for watching our video and thank you again for your comment. It means a lot to me and my entire family to read.
@@MadeWithLau I am also glad to see you and your sister value his sacrifice so much, especially now that so many people forget how to count their blessings. May you continue to make more videos and continue to inspire people all over the world. More than cooking, your channel is a outpouring of positivity and family love.
Having declared my dissatisfaction with this sharpener last night ruclips.net/user/postUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I thought about the problem some more. It occurred to me that I might be undoing each attempt at achieving a sharp edge by the repeated attempts. So, I tried to clean up the unsatisfactory result by honing with only positions 3 and 4.Miracle!! A really nicely sharpened chef's knife, more than enough to handle my needs. Admittedly, it did not reach professionally sharpened razor-fineness, but it is now significantly sharper than it was. A bout of breaking down carrots convinced me. So, major apologies to the manufacturer, Amazon, and all happy and potential owners! Follow the directions: don't buy it if you have ceramic blades; and don't overwork your knife blade.
this dude clearly, clearly knows what he is doing. it is absolutely apparent this old man is a complete professional. it's funny watching him sharpen, then his son, you see how easy a pro does it, but so difficult for a newbie. There is a great deal of small detailed moves he is doing that are important, that are second nature to him (the pro) that he may not even realize because he's done it for so long its just natural to him. Impressive
I love this video. Thanks to your dad, your mom and you for sharing his vast cooking knowledge as well as your family’s experience. Both expertise and love in abundance here.
I’m in awe of your parents. Their work ethic is an inspiration to us all. Thank you for helping to share their wisdom and knowledge with us. All blessings to them!
Your dad reminds me of my dad. We had a restaurant when I was younger and to keep me occupied I was given small kitchen tasks of cutting veggies. I was given my own knife and had to keep it sharp on my own. Taught to do it the same way.
The selfless, hard working nature that your dad has is something we all need to continue on with our generation. It is just as important to appreciate the work and sacrifices our parents did to raise us. I hope your father understands that he did an amazing job raising and caring for his family.
I really love your programme because it's so wonderfully natural, the way your dad goes bout his own expertise and only speaking Cantonese for you to translate beautifully with your good English. Such a joy to see you guys work together and ending up with eating at the table, and mum very naturally too adding her thing - she's a person in het own right, all righty! Lovely family and delicious cooking style and techniques, so Chinese, so Cantonese, simply superb....Keep it coming and thank you so much both!
@@MadeWithLau Hi Randy do you know why I have to pay VAT (from the Netherlands) if I want to make a contribution to your programme? I find it ridiculous and would like to know if there's another way I can do it instead of thru Pantheon
Whoa, I learned so much from this video! My favorite part is when you looked scared when it was your turn to sharpen the knife! Haha, so relatable! I would have been scared too! I am going to clean my chinese knife (the 50 year old one with the wooden handle like Daddy Lau's) and sharpen it! I just need to get my hands on a stone. My mom said my cantonese grandma used to sharpen hers on the back of a plate all the time in the kitchen when she was cooking. I love your videos and it makes me miss my Dad and my grandparents so much, and makes me sad I didn't learn more when they were alive. My Dad was also named Randy, which isn't the most common name, which makes me like you and your family even more! I would love to see Daddy Lau chop through some spareribs and chickens and exhbit even more knife skills. Please tell him he is a really good teacher and I appreciate the detail and simplicity of his explanations! I can't believe how much I learned in just one video, including to face the cleaver away from me on the cutting board. How many of us all went, "ohhhhhhh" at that moment? Thanks for another great video!
Oh wow! Yes I really don't know many Randys. I'm so glad that you enjoyed this video and learned a lot 🙌 I totally had that same "ohhhhhh" moment when he explained to turn it away :) I will definitely let him know that you appreciate the detail and simplicity of his explanations. Appreciate you always showing us love and support. Can't wait for you to clean your Chinese knife and give it a good sharpen! Not sure if you saw the blog post we created to go with this video but in case you wanted to stone we linked to here it is: amzn.to/38jYPFU Let us know how your first cooking session with your knife goes! Hope using your Chinese knife makes it more enjoyable!
I laughed and also loved that he mentioned the use of the plate or bowl bottoms to sharpen your knives. This is so old-fashioned and traditional, haha. You can see this in old Hong Kong period movies. Love your channel and your father's knowledge. He's such a professional and it's a treasure that you're documenting and sharing it with us. Many thanks!
Haha so glad you loved that Cheung Geng Lok! I love the old school techniques that he has. No need for anything fancy, just grab a plate or bowl 😆🙌 Thanks so much for the love on the channel. We can't wait to keep sharing more with you!
To see him not get angry after you massacre one of his knife on the whetstone, truly a great father😂. jokes asides, you are willing to learn a bit about the trede of your father, great subject for a video!
My Dad is also a Chef, he is also retired but still cook at home to sell porridge with pork and tofu and accepts food order, without his skills they won't survive this pandemic because many lost their jobs and cooking is a great way to survive. Me and my brother became his helper in a catering business and there I can see how fast and efficient he works, the scars and burns he endured just like your dad is a scar to be proud of. I became a knife enthusiast because of him. This is a great video, a lesson from dad and wise words from mom. Made me sub instantly.
Your dad is a skilled master of his trade ! That is so obvious .. you should be proud to be his son ! ... and if you are smart you will learn as much as you can from him
What a great video! I love the breakdown on the different tools for sharpening. I also love the Chinese characters and jyuping annunciation! Great job again with these videos! It really hits home watching you do this with your father and it makes me want to learn more from my own parents!
Thanks so much Dan! That really makes my day to read and makes it all the more worthwhile! Hope you are able to do something like this with your parents. It's been awesome to get to sit down and take the time to learn so much from mom and dad 🙇🏻♂️
What a wonderful family ! Everyone is full of love, especially the parents. Very useful information about the knives sharpening. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍
Thanks so much Anadi! Really appreciate you saying that. Hope your New Year is off to a great start :) Can't wait to share even more videos in the year to come!
Great video. A Dad sharing his secrets of sharpening which was his trade with his son is a great moment in life. I was grinning during the whole video. Thanks for sharing.
Papa Lau is a very good teacher. This is a different gift than just being a chef. Being an excellent chef is difficult enough. Yet being a good teacher is an entirely different occupation. However, Papa Lau has both gifts, and is excellent in both occupations. This is a treasure because then his great wisdom can be transferred to a younger generation or as in my case, less knowledgeable old people..lol. Please God, give Papa Lau a long, and happy life!
Thank you so much for making this video! This was seriously the best video I’ve ever seen on how to sharpen a knife! I feel confident enough to do it myself now!! ❤️
It took me hours to view this video, but in the end it was well worth it. Not knowing Chinese I had to stop and replay most of the video. I have to say though that this the most informative and BEST one on using Chef's Knives. I learned more watching this one than I have watching many others all toll. Thank you and thanks to your Dad for sharing his knowledge and experience.
Big thank you for creating this video. Your best. Personally, he affirmed what I know and he taught me MORE about a simple Chinese cleaver. I learnt from my late mother by mostly just watching her. From 27 minutes on to the end of the video, your mum and dad summed it all up about life and family. (Sadly I see his lesson quickly eroded away today.) Thank you to the Master.
When your dad said , seeing other people smilie because you made a good Meal for them i had this same warm feeling in my heart. I gives me joy when my Family enjoys the stuff i cook. But i breaks my heart too why they ignore the work and love i put in and eat junk food instead and wont even say thank you anymore. Since i own a tradional Asian Cooking Knife from Vietnam im in such love with this, is simple itas way more lighter than expacted and ultra sharp with a typical wooden handle i love this organic feel of it, but have keep a bit more care of it like adding some knife friedly oil from time to time. But its such a Joy to use it for meat and veggies. The Tips are helpful how i should my Stone for it. We own the sharpening stick but never been sure how to use it right way, the ceramic bowl or dish shapen is a old trick is have known.
your dad reminds me of my grandfather, your mom reminds me more of my parents. It's good to listen to your father's Cantonese, it makes me feel at home. I have several Chinese cleavers and chef knives at home, but my usual go to are the cleavers.
@@MadeWithLau I can see some similarities between your family and mine. My father came to this country as a 13 years old but my Mom at 20. Her language learning is average. She understands English better than she can speak. We all speak English in our family with a smattering of Toisan. If we want to fine tune our Chinese we are at a loss. It’s the same when you asked your Mom what angle to hone the knife. Your Cantonese is quite adequate but I assume you speak very little Toisan. Unfortunately my kids in their 40’s lost 70% of their comprehension but made up for it by learning mandarin in Beijing for a year. My grandkids(4) will be hard pressed to learn Chinese as my kids skills are limited. I applaud you for being able to speak. I picked up Cantonese from my wife’s family as they were Cantonese immigrants from Taiwan. Cantonese and Mandarin is understood. Besides the recipes, I like your side notes on other subjects. Btw, I am also in the SF Bay Area.
Respect to your dad. We are also a first generation in our country. So be proud of your dad:-) Running a restaurant is a suicidal business. Stress, no sleep, no holidays.
Love your dad, he's always cute and funny... and l always love his explanation! But I don't think I have the guts to test the sharpness of the cleaver on my nails.... I'm too much of a coward!.... hehehehe
I love your fathers practicality and simplicity. I was taught that when performing new tasks (such as honing a knife with a steel) to start out making very slow movements to get them right, then speed will naturally follow. Your father has the speed of a lifetime of practice built into muscle memory, so he can do it faster than someone else's brain can process the movements. I fully understand the engineers dilemma when gathering information from someone who learned by feel and intuition. Like many goals, there are many paths to achieving them, and your father was kind enough to share his path with you and us.
I found this video so informative! Thank you so much to Daddy Lau for sharing his knowledge and experience. I just bought my own Chinese knife and I'm really excited to learn how to use it. Thank you!
I'm Seventy-four and my father's only daughter with several sons....We had a small farm and I was a tomboy... Dad always carried a very sharp knife in his pocket that he used for cutting everything from a length of rope to a freshly picked fruit or vegetable for a snack.... I was not yet in first grade when he taught me how to use the whetstone to sharpen a knife.... Watching him draw the blade across the length of stone... and the water creating a fine grey slurry was like watching poetry in motion... That mechanics of knife sharpening is still one of the most delightful of activities for me and my knives are always kept sharp. Sharp knives make the job easy and efficiently completed... It is so true that each knife cuts differently.... as though it has its own distinct personality and interaction with what it is cutting.... It is one if the curiosities of life.... Thanks for sharing this video.
I am not a young man anymore but I have learned soo much from this gentleman, I am fond of my knives and try hard to look after them, I will now adopt his way of sharpening, thank you 🕊❤️
watching your proud father made me really missed my family too..you have a best father in the world and so do i.. long live dad..thanks for your inspireing share precious things...
That was beautiful. I came to learn about a knife I just bought and I walked away with a greater appreciation for family, sacrifice, and appreciating the happiness of others. Just awesome.
Many people test a knife's sharpness on paper to evaluate the whole blade by pulling it from the heel to the tip. Pushing a knife over your nail only gives you an idea that your knife is sharp in a specific area. However, if you already master sharpening a knife, a "nail test" can still guarantee that your knife can cut or chop! Your dad values the basics and that's why he has kept the blade for such a long time. Great video!
I love the fact that you are or have been so oblivious to what your parents know and do for a living , it shows how well they have brought you up . Concentrating on your and sisters , education. They should be your heroes and do for the love of all that you hold worth while , learn from them as long as they are around . Thank you so much for you honesty .
So so grateful for my incredible parents. They really gave (and continue to give) so much to my sister and me. Happy to hear that you can see their love through these videos. I will continue to love and cherish them 🙏🏼❤️
so enjoyed this thank you Lau family your father is the perfect teacher so hard working all his life, he deserves all the blessings please convey my appreciation to Mr. Lau senior
Using a ceramic plate to sharpen your knife is a great trick, one which I learned not long ago, maybe a few years. In addition, it is extremely effective! This is exactly the same as using a modern ceramic rod or stone to sharpen your knife and will produce an extremely sharp edge. You may also use the bottom of a coffee cup as well as a plate. It will not damage your cup or plate in any way. It made me happy that Papa Lau shared this trick.
Thank you so much for sharing your skills and restaurant life experiences with us. I have learned so much. Thank you, Daddy Lau. You have such an amazing and real family. I love the natural way you all speak with one another.
Thank you for the invaluable knowledge on knives and how to sharpen them, shared by your dad. He shares not only with you but with viewers from around the world. Good to share - viewers benefit - knowledge is forever.
I appreciate that you offer a way to support your channel with out a subscription. I detest subscriptions but I love supporting creators. I love watching your family and learning from your dad. Thank you for sharing a part of your family with us.
Why do all canto parents act the same? 🥲 But when he said "daddy works hard so you and sister don't have to suffer/go through hardships," that hella reminded me of my dad 😭 Loved this video! Reminded me of my parents teaching us when we were younger, now I have to go buy a sharpening stone 💪🏼
My grandparents and parents have almost identical knives (both the smaller part wood one and larger full steel). Those last forever. My grandma still uses them to grind pork by hand, and I'm pretty sure my dad still has the same one's he used back in his restaurant days. I've been using my own for a bit now, and watching you struggle reminds me of how amazed I am at how my grandparents STILL cut faster than I do.
Bro, I came across your video here to look at cleavers but continued watching for something better. You've been blessed with parents that truly loves you so you better look after them! Also, never feel embarrass to show them affections.
Thanks for all you're doing. Your project ticks a lot of boxes on the long list of experiences we share as immigrants and their offspring. As a bonus, your Dad has great speaking form, which is helping me improve my Cantonese.
I teared up at the end. Your parents' love is perfectly summed up at the end. (Also, now I know how to sharpen my knives properly with a whetstone! Time to bring it out of the warehouse finally!)
On my first trip to New-York city, back in 1991, I wandered the streets of China-town and looked for a Chinese chef's knife for myself. I entered a nice little shop and the woman there didn't know almost any English. My English wasn't very good too.... I drawn a sketch of what I looked for, and she brought forth 4 or 5 nice knives, and I asked which was absolutely best... she laughed and pointed one. I bought it for 14.95$. It was the very same chef's knife shown here (the wooden handle) I think it's called "Dexter". It served me ever since, and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. I'm not Chinese, and I have many European-style knives, and I prefer my good old friend "Dexter" chef's knife to any other. It's an absolute marvel. I can do almost everything with it. Now I really know I got the "real thing". If this serves a Chinese chef for so many years - it ought to be a good knife. BTW my wooden handle also got a little worn, the lacquer coating is almost lost now... Maybe I should do something about it. Anyway, the blade is flawless. I have a whetstone that looks much like the one shown here, but it is a heritage from my grand-grand-father who came here (Israel) from Turkey, and I only has ONE side, which is very fine. Smooth almost like glass. So I have to spend more time sharpening when it becomes dull... but all in all the knife remains perfect, beautiful, and so sharp.... The real difference between this knife and "normal" European style knives, is that it doesn't really have an edge. It's like a very thin wedge. Its is ALL EDGE. If you look at its front - it looks like a very long and thin triangle. there's no place where the blade is bending.
Guys this is such an amazingly helpful video! And thanks for the Cantonese vocab and subtitles! I love following along to the Cantonese and your dad is such a treasure trove of useful information.
wow and double wow; this channel really asks very critical deep detailed questions. this knife tutorial was so thorough and i learned the right way to sharpen a knife and use chinese knives.....your dad went through hardships to raise 2 children and your respect for your dad and mom is amazing that others should glean from.........., i am a prep cook learning how to cook from youtube and this is my top 2
This video really hits close to home. My dad passed way last year. He was a chef as well. I wish i could have this conversation with him. Also, its very relatable lacking certain vocab in Cantonese haha. I see you are a fellow mimer.
I knew I was doing it right! I have a sharpening stone that I use on my knives at home. I always start with the rough side then go to the smooth side. I really love your videos and thanks to you and your dad for tips!
Amazing video with a lot of great info in it. Also the very last part was the best with the family commitment to get the children into good schooling and how your dad's happiness comes from seeing the family or customers (when he owned the restaurant) happy and enjoying the food. Thats the whole reason to cook in my opinion, to make something amazing to make family happy. Its why I love cooking at home.
that's cool my father owned several Chinese restaurants too, I remember going there to eat all the time after school we lived there. He was from Taishan too, I remember going there back in 2011 the village was so small. But we had to go visit Gary Locke his father was my fathers Best friend like Brothers growing up. Your videos reminds me of my father so much.
A few comments. 1) I love that he uses basically one knife. I only use my 8" chef knife most of the time. Occasionally I'll use a thin knife to debone a chicken. 2) I laughed when he used his thumb nail to test the sharpness. I've been doing that for years. 3) Water on the stone also keeps it from loading up. If it gets loaded up it won't cut. 4) I keep my knives on a magnetic strip on the side of the cabinet. It's there, in my hand, or laying on my cutting board. When I'm done cutting it gets washed DRIED and put on the strip. DON'T TOUCH WITHOUT ASKING ME. Your family is the embodiment of the American dream. Once again, you guys are a great family.
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Your dad is an amazing teacher, so patient. I was impressed how he went over it verbally and modeled the process for you many many times before he let you try it. And even then he was so thoughtful with his teaching, never rushed or sarcastic; just straightforward and helpful. I've not had many men in my life present themselves this way. You are very lucky.
Oh wow, thank you for noticing this and taking the time to share it Jenny. I'm really grateful for his teachings, however this comment though is making me even more grateful 🙏🏼 Thank you again and looking forward to sharing more of his teaching with you in future videos!
Of course your dad is amazing and you are so lucky . Watching from North East India . Nagaland . Thank you. God bless your family
That's a great observation and you are correct, an extremely admirable trait, and nearly impossible to find in Western society.
Couldn't agree more, this is what I believe called an expert. Uncle gained all those skills by decades and passed all the knowledge and skills patiently and passionately. Respect.
This made me cry! My family also owns a Chinese takeaway in the UK and my dad said the exact same thing to me - he said as long as I raise you to not to have a hard life, then it doesnt matter how hard I work! Hearing your dad say the same thing to you really touched me!
That is the way how older generation Chinese parents think, it is the same around the globe no matter where you are.
Hows the restaurant doing, considering covid hasn't helped?
Thats how most parents think. Not just Chinese.
Their love is definitely greater in my eyes.
My parents said the same thing.
I like how your dad doesn't show love with words. He shows you love by patiently teaching you even though he's so much more skilled and experienced. He's not telling you how much he cares, he's showing you precisely how much
Hopefully he knows how to say, "I love you," too :)
That Chinese Chef's Knife is the source for many medical, law, engineering, pharmacy, and accounting degrees than anyone can imagine. Chef Lau is right, his sacrifice, hard work and dedication to his craft was to make it easier for the next generation.
🙇🏻♂️🙇🏻♀️ 100%. Well said 🙏🏼❤️
Ditto here...one law, two engineering, etc. What a Chinese Chef's Knife can produce!
Growing up my parents always tell us that if we don’t study hard we will be working in a restaurant when older. Scared us straight.
So beautifully said.
How is accounting even comparable to those other occupations. 🤣
This video is a perfect example of how important it is to spend more time with our seniors, whether family or not. We can all learn so much from their wisdom and life experiences. Once they are gone, all that wisdom and knowledge go with them. I lost both my parents already and I sure do miss their teachings. You can tell Daddy Lau loves his family so much and takes every opportunity to continue to impart his wisdom with his children, even if they are now adults. Such love in this family. Very heartwarming and seeing their family makes me miss my parents all the more. Thank you, Lau family!
Well said! Totally agree with you on everything 🙏❤️
@@MadeWithLau I can totally relate. My parents had a restaurant too and my siblings and I had to help out. Typical immigrant family. We all grew up in the restaurant. School by day and working at the restaurant by night. It was a tough life but it kept our family together. My parents, too, had the scars on their hands from the many cuts they endured to make a living for our family so their kids can have a better life. This video brought back some lasting memories.....
Thank you for this timely topic. My mom’s kitchen has two Chinese knives and a whetstone but she’s unable to explain to me how to use them well because she has dementia. Now I know how to care for her and her knives better. A big hug to you all!
Aw that's wonderful to hear Maggie! We are so grateful you found this video and can use the tips dad shares to care for her knives 🙏🏼❤️
I came across your video because I’ve been collecting knives for years and it’s a very passionate hobby of mine. It’s incredibly heartwarming to see the stories that a Chinese cleaver can tell. Your dad is the exemplary of a selfless man working to provide the best he could give to his family. Ultimate respect, especially because I can tell he did it all with a smile on his face knowing he’s taking care of his loved ones.
Although his dad could not really explain what is happening when he sharpening his knife, but all is in his muscle memory. All technique he use is sound.
Why did I get so emotional? Towards the end of the video, the things they said... About the fingers, the hard work they had to do and now their kids have an easier life... I teared up!
I feel like I'm watching something special.. this isn't just about knives. And with the whole family there, being part of the conversation, it brings out so much knowledge that one as skilled as your father might not otherwise think to mention, so I can tell he loves to teach you, and all of us sitting here watching are kinda privileged to be present for it. As a young cook who recently entered the trade I'd love to hear more about your dads early experiences of learning to work in the kitchen, perhaps even his motivations to work as hard as he did, even just hearing about what its like in a fast paced Chinese kitchen is fascinating. Add that in with some excellent translation and you have A-Grade wholesome content. Thanks for the great videos.
I love the idea of how you're preserving and honouring all the knowledge and skills your Dad has acquired over decades!
My dad is a retired chef too and I use to see him sharpen his knife on an upside down plate too 😂
These videos are amazing; totally fills the gap for high quality cantonese cooking vids 🙌🏻 This channel will def blow up in 2021!
Haha that's awesome. We both need to learn how to do it and make our dads proud 😆 So happy to hear that you are enjoying these videos. Hope that you enjoy some of our recipes and maybe even make some for your family in the future! Happy New Year to you, hope it's off to a great start!
Fellow Lau! My dad as well is a chef. And he's shown me a few of these as well. I'm glad you recorded this to be shared with the rest of the world.
Let's go LAU! 😆 Thanks so much for the support Florence.
Before I even reach the end of the video I must comment. I too have 50 years of experience using Chinese cleavers. I own more than 20 different ones but still, I am a guǐlǎo! This is the single most honest and informative presentation on the reality of using these blades. As your dad explains, one blade for slicing soft foods and a different (steeper angle bevel) for chopping bones, chickens, etc. I really enjoyed watching you two interact and your viewers were better served than they will ever realize. Xie-xie and subbed!
Wow 谢谢!! Thank you so much for this comment. It means a lot to hear that you appreciated hearing dad's presentation of how he uses and sharpens his knives. So glad you enjoyed seeing him and I sit down and hope you enjoy our other videos just as much ❤️
That was so special, not only for us, the viewers, but I saw the smile & the twinkle in your father's eye, to be able to contribute his knowledge.
This story about Chinese knives made my tears rolling over my face. Great Daddy Lau and Mom Lau, we love you. (From a Hongkonger now @CA)
😭😭❤️ So grateful to hear this video hit your heart in the same way it hit ours 🙏🏼
Lau Sifu ( aka "Daddy Lau") is an International Treasure. Thank you, father and son, for sharing a lifetime of experience with all of us through these invaluable videos. Gan Xie!
I really appreciate the well executed editing to show pronunciation and meanings. I've been studying Chinese regional cooking lately and videos like this are priceless. Also very entertaining! Thank you both and cheers from New Orleans!
Thanks so much Shandy! Really glad to hear that you are enjoying seeing both the pronunciations and meanings! Also grateful to hear you find the videos entertaining 🙏🏼 So cool you've been studying Chinese regional cooking. Let us know if there's any dish in particular you are curious to see how my dad makes!
The ending brought a tear to my eye. What a special relationship you have with your family! Thanks for sharing this 💕
Just started watching you two weeks ago, I am just amazed! Your father, mother, wife and family are awesome! I love the questions your wife asks and the history your mom gives as a backstory. Very nicely done. And who doesn't love a baby in the mix?
What I love about your dad is his practicality. This is a quality i associate with Cantonese people.
He knows that it's not reasonable for a home cook to use a sharpening stone. You can tell that, obviously, he knows there are better ways to maintain his knives but he's recommending what makes sense.
Watching this brought tears to my eyes. As a blade enthusiast, I have always enjoyed sharpening knives to a practical performance level, and was looking forward to your dad sharing secret techniques for sharpening the legendary Chinese cleaver. The real secret came near the end when your mom mentioned that he used his knife you raise both you and your sister, plus the many scars that he gained over the years that he simply bandaged so he could continue on working. Nothing sharpens a knife, or a man's character, more than their passion and reason for living. Thank you for making this inspiring video. May your Dad and family live long, joyful, and prosperous lives. God bless.
Luis, thank you so SO much for this comment. I've shared with my entire family, and everyone (dad, mom, sister, and wife) have all said to tell you thank you so much for writing it. We are really grateful to my dad for all of his years of service and sacrifice for us. I'm so honored to be able to highlight my dad as a chef and as an incredible father. Thanks for watching our video and thank you again for your comment. It means a lot to me and my entire family to read.
@@MadeWithLau I am also glad to see you and your sister value his sacrifice so much, especially now that so many people forget how to count their blessings. May you continue to make more videos and continue to inspire people all over the world. More than cooking, your channel is a outpouring of positivity and family love.
Thank you so much for saying this. We so appreciate that you feel the love and positively that we hope to share with each video 🙏🏼❤️
Well said Luis. You made me cry.
@@MCheng-jk7ol Thank You so much. May we all learn valuable lessons from Daddy Lau's love.
Having declared my dissatisfaction with this sharpener last night ruclips.net/user/postUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I thought about the problem some more. It occurred to me that I might be undoing each attempt at achieving a sharp edge by the repeated attempts. So, I tried to clean up the unsatisfactory result by honing with only positions 3 and 4.Miracle!! A really nicely sharpened chef's knife, more than enough to handle my needs. Admittedly, it did not reach professionally sharpened razor-fineness, but it is now significantly sharper than it was. A bout of breaking down carrots convinced me. So, major apologies to the manufacturer, Amazon, and all happy and potential owners! Follow the directions: don't buy it if you have ceramic blades; and don't overwork your knife blade.
this dude clearly, clearly knows what he is doing. it is absolutely apparent this old man is a complete professional. it's funny watching him sharpen, then his son, you see how easy a pro does it, but so difficult for a newbie. There is a great deal of small detailed moves he is doing that are important, that are second nature to him (the pro) that he may not even realize because he's done it for so long its just natural to him. Impressive
I just love your dad! As second generation Asian American, I totally understand every word he says. He's a great teacher! Please let him know!
I love this video. Thanks to your dad, your mom and you for sharing his vast cooking knowledge as well as your family’s experience. Both expertise and love in abundance here.
Thanks so much Duncan. Will let my dad and mom know your kind words! Really grateful to you for watching and looking forward to sharing more videos.
Nothing but respect for both of these gentlemen. Both have so much to share, not the least of which is their respect for each other. ❤
As an immigrant myself I feel the same way, we hope the next generation does even better than us. Education is very important for Asian parents.
Reminds me of my father. He worked very hard to give us a good education and a better life. Your dad is a treasure to behold.
I found my new favorite channel. Cooking but also learning Cantonese.
Awesome that means so much to our family to hear! So glad you are enjoying the videos and can't wait to create many more in the future ❤️
I’m in awe of your parents. Their work ethic is an inspiration to us all. Thank you for helping to share their wisdom and knowledge with us. All blessings to them!
Your dad reminds me of my dad. We had a restaurant when I was younger and to keep me occupied I was given small kitchen tasks of cutting veggies. I was given my own knife and had to keep it sharp on my own. Taught to do it the same way.
That's awesome you were taught the same way! Where was his restaurant at? He still running it?
@@MadeWithLau it was in Minnesota. Our family sold the restaurant by the time I was in middle school.
The selfless, hard working nature that your dad has is something we all need to continue on with our generation. It is just as important to appreciate the work and sacrifices our parents did to raise us. I hope your father understands that he did an amazing job raising and caring for his family.
I really love your programme because it's so wonderfully natural, the way your dad goes bout his own expertise and only speaking Cantonese for you to translate beautifully with your good English. Such a joy to see you guys work together and ending up with eating at the table, and mum very naturally too adding her thing - she's a person in het own right, all righty! Lovely family and delicious cooking style and techniques, so Chinese, so Cantonese, simply superb....Keep it coming and thank you so much both!
Ahhh thank you for the love Nana Weil! That really makes my day to read and makes it all worthwhile! Excited to share more with you 😊
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Hi Randy do you know why I have to pay VAT (from the Netherlands) if I want to make a contribution to your programme? I find it ridiculous and would like to know if there's another way I can do it instead of thru Pantheon
You re lucky to have dad like this. God blesa him and your family
Whoa, I learned so much from this video! My favorite part is when you looked scared when it was your turn to sharpen the knife! Haha, so relatable! I would have been scared too! I am going to clean my chinese knife (the 50 year old one with the wooden handle like Daddy Lau's) and sharpen it! I just need to get my hands on a stone. My mom said my cantonese grandma used to sharpen hers on the back of a plate all the time in the kitchen when she was cooking. I love your videos and it makes me miss my Dad and my grandparents so much, and makes me sad I didn't learn more when they were alive. My Dad was also named Randy, which isn't the most common name, which makes me like you and your family even more! I would love to see Daddy Lau chop through some spareribs and chickens and exhbit even more knife skills. Please tell him he is a really good teacher and I appreciate the detail and simplicity of his explanations! I can't believe how much I learned in just one video, including to face the cleaver away from me on the cutting board. How many of us all went, "ohhhhhhh" at that moment? Thanks for another great video!
Oh wow! Yes I really don't know many Randys. I'm so glad that you enjoyed this video and learned a lot 🙌 I totally had that same "ohhhhhh" moment when he explained to turn it away :) I will definitely let him know that you appreciate the detail and simplicity of his explanations. Appreciate you always showing us love and support. Can't wait for you to clean your Chinese knife and give it a good sharpen! Not sure if you saw the blog post we created to go with this video but in case you wanted to stone we linked to here it is: amzn.to/38jYPFU Let us know how your first cooking session with your knife goes! Hope using your Chinese knife makes it more enjoyable!
@@MadeWithLau thanks for the link!
@@CourtneyinSF definitely!
I laughed and also loved that he mentioned the use of the plate or bowl bottoms to sharpen your knives. This is so old-fashioned and traditional, haha. You can see this in old Hong Kong period movies.
Love your channel and your father's knowledge. He's such a professional and it's a treasure that you're documenting and sharing it with us.
Many thanks!
Haha so glad you loved that Cheung Geng Lok! I love the old school techniques that he has. No need for anything fancy, just grab a plate or bowl 😆🙌 Thanks so much for the love on the channel. We can't wait to keep sharing more with you!
To see him not get angry after you massacre one of his knife on the whetstone, truly a great father😂. jokes asides, you are willing to learn a bit about the trede of your father, great subject for a video!
My Dad is also a Chef, he is also retired but still cook at home to sell porridge with pork and tofu and accepts food order, without his skills they won't survive this pandemic because many lost their jobs and cooking is a great way to survive. Me and my brother became his helper in a catering business and there I can see how fast and efficient he works, the scars and burns he endured just like your dad is a scar to be proud of. I became a knife enthusiast because of him.
This is a great video, a lesson from dad and wise words from mom. Made me sub instantly.
Great respect to your father! Thank you so much for preparing such a great training and explanation!
Your dad is a skilled master of his trade ! That is so obvious .. you should be proud to be his son ! ... and if you are smart you will learn as much as you can from him
What a great video! I love the breakdown on the different tools for sharpening. I also love the Chinese characters and jyuping annunciation! Great job again with these videos! It really hits home watching you do this with your father and it makes me want to learn more from my own parents!
Thanks so much Dan! That really makes my day to read and makes it all the more worthwhile! Hope you are able to do something like this with your parents. It's been awesome to get to sit down and take the time to learn so much from mom and dad 🙇🏻♂️
What a wonderful family ! Everyone is full of love, especially the parents. Very useful information about the knives sharpening. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍
Now this is totally an informative video, it's definitely a complete guide! Great details and explanations! Truly enjoyed checking this out, thanks!
Thanks so much Anadi! Really appreciate you saying that. Hope your New Year is off to a great start :) Can't wait to share even more videos in the year to come!
Great video. A Dad sharing his secrets of sharpening which was his trade with his son is a great moment in life. I was grinning during the whole video. Thanks for sharing.
Your dad really loves you, letting you learn how to sharpen using his well taken care of knife.
So grateful to him and his love 🥰
Papa Lau is a very good teacher.
This is a different gift than just being a chef.
Being an excellent chef is difficult enough.
Yet being a good teacher is an entirely different occupation.
However, Papa Lau has both gifts, and is excellent in both occupations. This is a treasure because then his great wisdom can be transferred to a younger generation or as in my case, less knowledgeable old people..lol.
Please God, give Papa Lau a long, and happy life!
Thank you so much for making this video! This was seriously the best video I’ve ever seen on how to sharpen a knife! I feel confident enough to do it myself now!! ❤️
Wow that means a lot Kelley! Thank you so much for your kind words. You'll have to let me know after you sharpen it went 🙌
It took me hours to view this video, but in the end it was well worth it. Not knowing Chinese I had to stop and replay most of the video. I have to say though that this the most informative and BEST one on using Chef's Knives. I learned more watching this one than I have watching many others all toll. Thank you and thanks to your Dad for sharing his knowledge and experience.
damn, that awkward hug at the end, i know that feel... my parents don't do hugs
Yea the semi-awkward side hug 😅 Grateful to get them still and know that my dad shows his love in other ways 🙏🏼
daddy lau got emotional there
I hope you still get enough hugs :(
Look at the way Mr Lau sharping the knife. It is a piece of art.
Big thank you for creating this video. Your best.
Personally, he affirmed what I know and he taught me MORE about a simple Chinese cleaver. I learnt from my late mother by mostly just watching her.
From 27 minutes on to the end of the video, your mum and dad summed it all up about life and family. (Sadly I see his lesson quickly eroded away today.)
Thank you to the Master.
When your dad said , seeing other people smilie because you made a good Meal for them i had this same warm feeling in my heart. I gives me joy when my Family enjoys the stuff i cook. But i breaks my heart too why they ignore the work and love i put in and eat junk food instead and wont even say thank you anymore. Since i own a tradional Asian Cooking Knife from Vietnam im in such love with this, is simple itas way more lighter than expacted and ultra sharp with a typical wooden handle i love this organic feel of it, but have keep a bit more care of it like adding some knife friedly oil from time to time. But its such a Joy to use it for meat and veggies. The Tips are helpful how i should my Stone for it. We own the sharpening stick but never been sure how to use it right way, the ceramic bowl or dish shapen is a old trick is have known.
your dad reminds me of my grandfather, your mom reminds me more of my parents. It's good to listen to your father's Cantonese, it makes me feel at home. I have several Chinese cleavers and chef knives at home, but my usual go to are the cleavers.
So grateful mom and dad both remind you of loves ones ❤️ Glad that dad's Cantonese can make you feel like home 🥰
@@MadeWithLau I can see some similarities between your family and mine. My father came to this country as a 13 years old but my Mom at 20. Her language learning is average. She understands English better than she can speak. We all speak English in our family with a smattering of Toisan. If we want to fine tune our Chinese we are at a loss. It’s the same when you asked your Mom what angle to hone the knife. Your Cantonese is quite adequate but I assume you speak very little Toisan. Unfortunately my kids in their 40’s lost 70% of their comprehension but made up for it by learning mandarin in Beijing for a year. My grandkids(4) will be hard pressed to learn Chinese as my kids skills are limited. I applaud you for being able to speak. I picked up Cantonese from my wife’s family as they were Cantonese immigrants from Taiwan. Cantonese and Mandarin is understood. Besides the recipes, I like your side notes on other subjects. Btw, I am also in the SF Bay Area.
Wish I can turn the clock 🕰 back in time so I can hear his Voice (my father) again
🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️ we wish that for you too. Hope that you can hear it in your head and have many fond memories to remember him with.
Dude, your comment struck me to the core. I say that every single day.
Just years and years and years worth of useful information delivered to use conveniently by a master and his son.
Respect to your dad.
We are also a first generation in our country. So be proud of your dad:-)
Running a restaurant is a suicidal business. Stress, no sleep, no holidays.
Love your dad, he's always cute and funny... and l always love his explanation! But I don't think I have the guts to test the sharpness of the cleaver on my nails.... I'm too much of a coward!.... hehehehe
Haha I'm right there with you 😅 Grateful to hear how much you are enjoying learning from and watching dad!
I love your fathers practicality and simplicity. I was taught that when performing new tasks (such as honing a knife with a steel) to start out making very slow movements to get them right, then speed will naturally follow. Your father has the speed of a lifetime of practice built into muscle memory, so he can do it faster than someone else's brain can process the movements. I fully understand the engineers dilemma when gathering information from someone who learned by feel and intuition. Like many goals, there are many paths to achieving them, and your father was kind enough to share his path with you and us.
I found this video so informative! Thank you so much to Daddy Lau for sharing his knowledge and experience. I just bought my own Chinese knife and I'm really excited to learn how to use it. Thank you!
i started a new job as a line cook and i feel inspired to get one to use for decades to come as well
I'm Seventy-four and my father's only daughter with several sons....We had a small farm and I was a tomboy...
Dad always carried a very sharp knife in his pocket that he used for cutting everything from a length of rope to a freshly picked fruit or vegetable for a snack.... I was not yet in first grade when he taught me how to use the whetstone to sharpen a knife....
Watching him draw the blade across the length of stone... and the water creating a fine grey slurry was like watching poetry in motion...
That mechanics of knife sharpening is still one of the most delightful of activities for me and my knives are always kept sharp.
Sharp knives make the job easy and efficiently completed...
It is so true that each knife cuts differently.... as though it has its own distinct personality and interaction with what it is cutting....
It is one if the curiosities of life....
Thanks for sharing this video.
this channel is gonna be big, now at 20k
🙇🏻♂️🙇🏻♀️ Thank you so much Yusen. We are so grateful to share these recipes with you. We hope many others enjoy too!
I am not a young man anymore but I have learned soo much from this gentleman, I am fond of my knives and try hard to look after them, I will now adopt his way of sharpening, thank you 🕊❤️
多謝劉師傅, 非常感謝劉師傅教我哋點樣完美地操作把刀! ♥♥♥ Thank you so much Master Lau for teaching us how use and how to take care of a knife perfectly! ♥♥♥
唔好客氣，好多謝您嘅支持！老劉㊗️您同家人健康快樂！
I love you Dad's passion! Thanks for sharing.
watching your proud father made me really missed my family too..you have a best father in the world and so do i.. long live dad..thanks for your inspireing share precious things...
That was beautiful. I came to learn about a knife I just bought and I walked away with a greater appreciation for family, sacrifice, and appreciating the happiness of others. Just awesome.
Lovely Father Son dynamic. Nicely explained. came for a quick tip, stayed for the story!
Grateful to hear that @ANIRBANDAS 🥰 Thank you for watching + taking the time to leave a kind comment too!
Love this.❤❤ Please continue Keeping the Cantonese culture alive is so important as all the old timers are passing😓😓
Many people test a knife's sharpness on paper to evaluate the whole blade by pulling it from the heel to the tip. Pushing a knife over your nail only gives you an idea that your knife is sharp in a specific area. However, if you already master sharpening a knife, a "nail test" can still guarantee that your knife can cut or chop! Your dad values the basics and that's why he has kept the blade for such a long time. Great video!
Those are great points! Thanks so much for sharing. Glad you enjoyed the video too :)
I love the fact that you are or have been so oblivious to what your parents know and do for a living , it shows how well they have brought you up . Concentrating on your and sisters , education. They should be your heroes and do for the love of all that you hold worth while , learn from them as long as they are around .
Thank you so much for you honesty .
So so grateful for my incredible parents. They really gave (and continue to give) so much to my sister and me. Happy to hear that you can see their love through these videos. I will continue to love and cherish them 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you too! 🙏 Many years of experience in this video. You have a great family.
so enjoyed this thank you Lau family your father is the perfect teacher so hard working all his life, he deserves all the blessings please convey my appreciation to Mr. Lau senior
Using a ceramic plate to sharpen your knife is a great trick, one which I learned not long ago, maybe a few years. In addition, it is extremely effective!
This is exactly the same as using a modern ceramic rod or stone to sharpen your knife and will produce an extremely sharp edge. You may also use the bottom of a coffee cup as well as a plate. It will not damage your cup or plate in any way.
It made me happy that Papa Lau shared this trick.
It's always a joy to see the elders show their craft.
Thank you so much for sharing your skills and restaurant life experiences with us. I have learned so much. Thank you, Daddy Lau. You have such an amazing and real family. I love the natural way you all speak with one another.
your dad is such a good and patient teacher
你父亲真的很厉害，我在欧洲生活，老一辈比我苦很多啊，感谢他们的努力和经营
非常非常感谢朱先生对我等老一辈移民理解，大部分象我一样的移民由于文化差异，只能干一些辛苦工作。不过，很幸运，我現在可以有一个和谐幸福的家，以往的辛苦也算值了。老劉在这里感谢您的支持！祝您和家人生活愉快！身体健康！平安吉祥！谢谢🙏！
@@MadeWithLau 刘先生您太客气了，我作为一个新一代的移民，完全了解老一代我们中国人在欧洲是多么辛苦，没有他们的经营哪里有我们现在这样的地位。 我初来荷兰的时候，也是在餐厅里面打工，到如今，我们虽然可以有不同的职业选择，但是永远不会忘记老一辈华人的付出和努力
@@netboy1102 十分感谢朱先生的理解与肯定！谢谢🙏！
@@MadeWithLau 🙏
Thank you for the invaluable knowledge on knives and how to sharpen them, shared by your dad. He shares not only with you but with viewers from around the world. Good to share - viewers benefit - knowledge is forever.
🙏🏼❤️ Thank you Yee Ping! I am so grateful to dad for wanting to share and pass on this knowledge!
I appreciate that you offer a way to support your channel with out a subscription. I detest subscriptions but I love supporting creators. I love watching your family and learning from your dad. Thank you for sharing a part of your family with us.
Thank you SO much for the love, Angela! We really appreciate your support :)
Why do all canto parents act the same? 🥲
But when he said "daddy works hard so you and sister don't have to suffer/go through hardships," that hella reminded me of my dad 😭
Loved this video! Reminded me of my parents teaching us when we were younger, now I have to go buy a sharpening stone 💪🏼
My grandparents and parents have almost identical knives (both the smaller part wood one and larger full steel). Those last forever. My grandma still uses them to grind pork by hand, and I'm pretty sure my dad still has the same one's he used back in his restaurant days. I've been using my own for a bit now, and watching you struggle reminds me of how amazed I am at how my grandparents STILL cut faster than I do.
Bro, I came across your video here to look at cleavers but continued watching for something better. You've been blessed with parents that truly loves you so you better look after them! Also, never feel embarrass to show them affections.
Thanks for all you're doing. Your project ticks a lot of boxes on the long list of experiences we share as immigrants and their offspring. As a bonus, your Dad has great speaking form, which is helping me improve my Cantonese.
So grateful to hear that M. Cheng! We are so grateful that you found our channel, and we can’t wait to continue sharing many more recipes with you! ❤️
The most informative video on sharpening I’ve ever watched. Well done!
I teared up at the end. Your parents' love is perfectly summed up at the end. (Also, now I know how to sharpen my knives properly with a whetstone! Time to bring it out of the warehouse finally!)
On my first trip to New-York city, back in 1991, I wandered the streets of China-town and looked for a Chinese chef's knife for myself. I entered a nice little shop and the woman there didn't know almost any English. My English wasn't very good too.... I drawn a sketch of what I looked for, and she brought forth 4 or 5 nice knives, and I asked which was absolutely best... she laughed and pointed one. I bought it for 14.95$. It was the very same chef's knife shown here (the wooden handle) I think it's called "Dexter". It served me ever since, and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. I'm not Chinese, and I have many European-style knives, and I prefer my good old friend "Dexter" chef's knife to any other. It's an absolute marvel. I can do almost everything with it.
Now I really know I got the "real thing". If this serves a Chinese chef for so many years - it ought to be a good knife. BTW my wooden handle also got a little worn, the lacquer coating is almost lost now... Maybe I should do something about it. Anyway, the blade is flawless.
I have a whetstone that looks much like the one shown here, but it is a heritage from my grand-grand-father who came here (Israel) from Turkey, and I only has ONE side, which is very fine. Smooth almost like glass. So I have to spend more time sharpening when it becomes dull... but all in all the knife remains perfect, beautiful, and so sharp....
The real difference between this knife and "normal" European style knives, is that it doesn't really have an edge. It's like a very thin wedge. Its is ALL EDGE. If you look at its front - it looks like a very long and thin triangle. there's no place where the blade is bending.
Guys this is such an amazingly helpful video! And thanks for the Cantonese vocab and subtitles! I love following along to the Cantonese and your dad is such a treasure trove of useful information.
wow and double wow; this channel really asks very critical deep detailed questions. this knife tutorial was so thorough and i learned the right way to sharpen a knife and use chinese knives.....your dad went through hardships to raise 2 children and your respect for your dad and mom is amazing that others should glean from.........., i am a prep cook learning how to cook from youtube and this is my top 2
Thank you for sharing such a nice, strong, smart, happy family. It gives much pleasure as well as knowledge and delicious food.
That generation has so much knowledge to share with us. Thank you for sharing.
They really do! We are so grateful that you found our channel, and we can’t wait to continue sharing many more videos with you! ❤️
This video really hits close to home. My dad passed way last year. He was a chef as well. I wish i could have this conversation with him.
Also, its very relatable lacking certain vocab in Cantonese haha. I see you are a fellow mimer.
This is really informative! The explanation on why have one sided bevel and placing the knife with the blade away from you is especially enlightening
Yay! We are so glad to hear that. I feel like I learned so much making this video too. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel :)
If you look at all Japanese traditional deba or sushi knifes they are all single beveled.
i don't remember ever watching a 30-min video to the end, but will remeber this, I like your mom and dad sounds like good people.
The comment from mum makes me miss my dad so so much. He passed away about a year ago. Dad worked so hard raising 4 children.
I knew I was doing it right! I have a sharpening stone that I use on my knives at home. I always start with the rough side then go to the smooth side. I really love your videos and thanks to you and your dad for tips!
Amazing video with a lot of great info in it. Also the very last part was the best with the family commitment to get the children into good schooling and how your dad's happiness comes from seeing the family or customers (when he owned the restaurant) happy and enjoying the food. Thats the whole reason to cook in my opinion, to make something amazing to make family happy. Its why I love cooking at home.
that's cool my father owned several Chinese restaurants too, I remember going there to eat all the time after school we lived there. He was from Taishan too, I remember going there back in 2011 the village was so small. But we had to go visit Gary Locke his father was my fathers Best friend like Brothers growing up. Your videos reminds me of my father so much.
A few comments.
1) I love that he uses basically one knife. I only use my 8" chef knife most of the time. Occasionally I'll use a thin knife to debone a chicken.
2) I laughed when he used his thumb nail to test the sharpness. I've been doing that for years.
3) Water on the stone also keeps it from loading up. If it gets loaded up it won't cut.
4) I keep my knives on a magnetic strip on the side of the cabinet. It's there, in my hand, or laying on my cutting board. When I'm done cutting it gets washed DRIED and put on the strip. DON'T TOUCH WITHOUT ASKING ME.
Your family is the embodiment of the American dream. Once again, you guys are a great family.
Daddy Lau is a sweet and wise man.