Subway Series Essential

With the Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets around the corner, what better way to prepare some gameday meals than with a true home run of a knife set? That’s where the Schmidt Brothers Gridiron Set comes in. Inspired by the urban grid of New York City, this knife set gives you the look of the city that never sleeps, and the performance to slice, dice, and mince within or outside the Big Apple

Gridiron Set

The Gridiron Set is where street-smart design meets all-star performance.

Inspired by the grit and geometry of city blocks and streets, this set brings an urban attitude to your kitchen. Its unique and innovative design combines the inspiration and aesthetic of the city blocks and streets with comfort giving texture and grip to your handle allowing for more control and comfortability. 

What’s The Subway Series?

The Subway Series is a Major League Baseball (MLB) staple: the interleague showdown between the New York Yankees and New York Mets. The name nods to the subway lines that connect Yankee Stadium and Citi Field. This year’s three-game series takes place July 5–7 at Citi Field. What better way to celebrate than by whipping up a ballpark-style meal using your Schmidt Brothers Gridiron Set?

Home Run Recipe

New Yorker or not, you’ll fall in love with the famous chopped cheese. Whether it’s a bodega favorite from your childhood or your first time trying it, one bite will knock your expectations out of the park.

Ingredients

Ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 — avoid extra lean)

Butter (for frying)

Onion (finely chopped)

Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder

American cheese (or mozzarella, Pepper Jack, etc.)

Shredded lettuce

Mayonnaise, ketchup

Hoagie rolls

Tomato (sliced)

Steps

Step 1: Toast the Buns
Use the Gridiron 8" Bread Knife to slice your hoagie rolls cleanly in half. Toast them, then spread mayo on both sides.

Step 2: Cook the Beef
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until softened, then push to the side. Add your ground beef patty, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook 2–4 minutes per side, then break apart and mix with the onions until no pink remains.

Step 3: Chop + Cheese It
Use the Gridiron Chef’s Knife to divide the meat into four portions. Top each with a slice of cheese and cook until melted.

Step 4: Assemble
Use the Gridiron Tomato Knife for clean, thin tomato slices. Build your sandwiches with chopped beef, tomato, shredded lettuce, and optional ketchup.

Pro Tip: This sandwich hits harder than a Subway Series double-header. Make it a home run by serving it with pickles and kettle chips.