Matt Bruck - A Lawyer-Entrepreneur

Matt Bruck is an investor and entrepreneur. In the past 20 years, he has built successful businesses in various industries, including music, education, and finance.

He’s a lawyer and entrepreneur. He is the Chief Strategy Officer of SmartAdvocate. SmartAdvocate is a powerful, integrated case management system designed for all types of litigation law practices. 

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Also, he works as the Chief Operating Officer at Parker Waichman LLP - a national law firm in the US based in New York.

Parker Waichman LLP Building

Aside from being a lawyer, he’s also an entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and managing partner of Eaters Drinkers, formerly Joios.

Matt is a regular writer and lecturer in the food and beverage industry. He is a partner in various restaurants and a frequent host of the tastings and information-gathering events for which Joios has become known. He is passionate about the fight against food waste. He is also an active member of the NYC social media community.

As a food and beverage enthusiast, Matt prepares his food using very sharp kitchen knives. He loves using his Nakiri Knife / Vegetable knife. Look at how he cut the whole watermelon quickly. His wife, Chihiro, even created a beautiful cucumber art!

Matt enjoys his new engraved knife from Syosaku-Japan that has his and his wife's names in Katakana. It is an 8.3-inch Gyuto knife.

Syosaku kitchen knives aren’t just meant for professional Chefs. We designed our knives to suit everyone who loves preparing foods, whether they are chefs or home cooks.

MATT'S FAVORITES

Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm)

$279.99

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Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan

High carbon content combined with special production techniques gives exceptional hardness (HRC 62-63) to the core. The hardness allows the thinner blade edge, resulting in razor sharpness. High chromium content and other alloy components realizes extreme stain & corrosion resistance. The hard ZA18 is clad in softer stainless steel. This gives the blade an added toughness and durability, as well as stunning Damascus beauty. Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan, where the master craftsmanship has been handed down generation to generation for centuries.

Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm)

$311.99

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Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan

The core is the newly developed high carbon stainless steel ZA18 (HRC 62-63) produced in Japan, which is extremely durable. Combined with 69-layer clad Damascus construction, it gives exceptional sharpness, edge retention, durability, and ease of sharpening at the same time. The high chromium content of the ZA18 alloy combined with the outer Damascus steel realizes extreme stain & corrosion resistance. The material used for the handle is taken from the center core of Magnolia wood, which is water-resistant and non-slip.

Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm)

$279.99

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Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm) - Syosaku-Japan

High carbon content combined with special production techniques gives exceptional hardness (HRC 62-63) to the core. The hardness allows the thinner blade edge, resulting in razor sharpness. High chromium content and other alloy components realizes extreme stain & corrosion resistance. The hard ZA18 is clad in softer stainless steel.

This gives the blade an added toughness and durability, as well as stunning Damascus beauty. Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan, where the master craftsmanship has been handed down generation to generation for centuries.

Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm)

$311.99

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Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan
Syosaku Japanese Best Sharp Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle, Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm) - Syosaku-Japan

The core is the newly developed high carbon stainless steel ZA18 (HRC 62-63) produced in Japan, which is extremely durable. Combined with 69-layer clad Damascus construction, it gives exceptional sharpness, edge retention, durability, and ease of sharpening at the same time.

The high chromium content of the ZA18 alloy combined with the outer Damascus steel realizes extreme stain & corrosion resistance. The material used for the handle is taken from the center core of Magnolia wood, which is water-resistant and non-slip.