# Instructional Knife Cookbooks Sharp by Josh Donald Offers High-end Techniques and Recipes By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-06-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/josh-donald References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/sharp/) & [chroniclebooks](https://www.chroniclebooks.com/titles/sharp.html) Josh Donald, the owner of Bernal Cutler in San Francisco, released the new cookbook 'Sharp', an introductory guide to knives, cutting techniques, sharpening and [amazing recipes from high-end chefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-simple-cookbook). The new book gives all necessary information about the [best knives a consumer could buy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tojiro-knife-gallery) from all over the world, the comprehensive guide offers knowledge on which knives to buy and how to care for them. With step-by-step instructions, the book has pictures and a range of techniques for cooking 15 unique recipes from chefs including Melissa Perello and Stuart Brioza. The sleek packaging, textured cover, foil spine and more than 150 pictures from knifemakers and chefs alike -- Sharp by Josh Donald is a stylish and useless book for anyone looking to advance knife-handling skills. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-end Knife Cookbooks:** There is a growing trend of high-end knife cookbooks that offer advanced techniques and recipes for cooking enthusiasts. - **Knife Selection and Care:** Consumers are increasingly interested in guides that provide information on the best knives to buy and how to care for them. - **Chef Collaboration Cookbooks:** Cookbooks that feature recipes and techniques from renowned chefs are gaining popularity among cooking enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Cooking Utensil Suppliers:** Suppliers of high-quality knives and cooking utensils can benefit from the demand for advanced knife cookbooks that highlight their products. - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can tap into the market for instructional knife cookbooks by collaborating with chefs and knife experts to create comprehensive and visually appealing guides. - **Culinary Education:** Culinary schools and institutions can incorporate instructional knife cookbooks into their curriculum to enhance the knife-handling skills of aspiring chefs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxe Damasteel Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-edition-kitchen-knives.md) - [Durable High-Performance Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-knives.md) - [Exclusive Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-chef-knife.md) - [Flavor Maintenance Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-oishii-knife.md) - [Versatile Ergonomic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-knife-collection.md) - [Gourmet Japanese Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiru-knife.md) - [Intricate Pasta Tutorial Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-masterclass.md) - [Affordable Professional Grade Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife.md)