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Blade Material | Carbon |
Brand | Global |
Color | Silver |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Blade Edge | Plain |
About this item
- Lightweight, precisely balanced 8-inch or 20cm chef's knife
- Blade made of high-tech molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel
- Edge retains razor sharpness exceptionally well
- Stainless-steel handle molded for Comfort, dimpled for safe grip
- Lifetime warranty against defects and breakage
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Designed By Legendary Designer Komin Yamada
'When I work with a cold material such as stainless steel I look to nature for my inspiration. Using the organic shapes of nature I am able to create harmony between the person and the utensil.'
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Razor Sharp EdgeThe most important feature of any knife is its edge, and the GLOBAL edge is truly its signature. The majority of the GLOBAL knives are sharpened or ground on both sides of the blade, just like Western style knives. However, their edges are ground steeply to a point as illustrated in Fig. 1, and to an acute angle. This is in contrast to Western or European knives that use a beveled edge, Fig. 2. The straight edge results in a dramatically sharper knife which stays sharper longer. The edge on a GLOBAL knife is so large and prominent that it is easily seen with the naked eye and extends a quarter of an inch or more up from the tip of the knife. |
Cromova 18 Stainless SteelCROMOVA 18 is a steel, with a special mixture of molybdenum, vanadium and chromium. The exact combination is our trade secret, but the steel is made to be hard enough so that the knives retain their sharpness, yet soft enough to sharpen with a whetstone. The high chromium content gives the knives excellent resistance to rust and staining. |
Functional Design Steeped In TraditionFrom its modest inception, GLOBAL has developed into one of the most successful brands of professional kitchen knives in the world. Still crafted by hand in Yoshikin’s factory in Niigata, Japan, GLOBAL knives are manufactured to extremely high and exacting standards. GLOBAL has attracted much acclaim over the years and received numerous awards. |
Used By Home and Professional ChefsUsed by home and professional , Global knives are lightweight, yet razor sharp that help reduce hand fatigue. Global knives retain their edge longer than any other major brand on the market |
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Blade Material | Carbon |
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Brand | Global |
Color | Silver |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Blade Edge | Plain |
Blade Length | 8 Inches |
Construction Type | Stamped |
Item Weight | 0.49 Pounds |
Blade Color | Silver |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Item Length | 8 Inches |
Item Weight | 7.8 ounces |
Department | Cookware |
Manufacturer | Yoshikin |
ASIN | B00005OL44 |
Item model number | G-2 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,226 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #40 in Chef's Knives |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 16, 2008 |
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The chef's knife is the multipurpose workhorse of the kitchen. Perfect for mincing, cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work. The "workhorse" of the kitchen is perfect for cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work.
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High tech from tip to handle, Global knives from Japan created a sensation when they burst onto the world's culinary stage as an alternative to traditional European-style cutlery. Blades are made of hard molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel and "face-ground" with a long taper rather than a short bevel so edges remain sharp longer than even the best high-carbon stainless-steel knives. Edges also are ground at a more acute angle than traditional European-style knives and arrive from the factory razor-sharp. Although Global also makes a "heavyweight" line for cooks who prefer hefty knives, its original knives--of which this 8-inch chef's knife is an example--have thinner blades and are lighter than traditional European-style knives. Global also dispensed with bolsters on its original knives to reduce weight. Balance is achieved by injecting a precise amount of sand for a particular blade style into a hollow handle. To ensure balance is continuous, the sand flows inside the handle as a blade is maneuvered. A finger notch between blade and handle provides safety.
Stainless-steel handles are Global's most striking feature. They're molded to fit the hand and dimpled to resist slipping. Smaller around than many European-style handles, they're easy for small-handed cooks to grasp and seamless for sanitation. Global recommends using a ceramic sharpener or a diamond steel instead of a metal sharpening steel for its knives, supplemented by a synthetic whetstone, a ceramic whetstone, or a Shinkansen sharpener. Global also makes a Sharpening Guide Rail so blades can be honed on a whetstone at the proper angle. Global knives should be hand washed to protect edges. They carry a lifetime warranty against defects and breakage. --Fred Brack
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Ergonomic | 4.6 | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Value for money | — | — | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Easy to use | — | — | — | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Sold By | Orbital Distribution | Cutlery and More | Hour Loop | Milvado INC | Hour Loop | CHEF'S ARSENAL/MARKET WAREHOUSE |
number of pieces | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
blade edge | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain |
blade material | Carbon | CROMOVA 18 Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | — | Stainless Steel | Steel |
blade length | 8 inches | 8 inches | 7 inches | 2 inches | 3 inches | 8 inches |
blade color | Silver | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Black | Stainless Steel | — |
handle material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel,Steel | Stainless Steel | Polypropylene | Stainless Steel,Vanadium | Alloy Steel |
construction type | Stamped | Forged | Stamped | Forged | Stamped | Forged |
dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Important information
Always store GLOBAL knives in a safe, dry atmosphere. It is recommended to store GLOBAL knives either in a GLOBAL Knife Block or on our Magnetic Knife Rack.
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Customers like the quality, control, ease of use, weight and value of the kitchen knife. For example, they mention it's well made, easy to handle, makes quick work and is worth the price. Customers also like the appearance, comfort, and sharpness.
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Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the kitchen knife. They mention that it is razor sharp, worthy of keeping sharp, and has a lovely sharp edge. Some say that the knife can be easily sharpened. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this knife.
"...Overall, the Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife is a stellar kitchen tool – sharp, durable, and beautifully designed...." Read more
"Great quality at a very good price.Knife is extremely sharp and holds its edge.Light weight makes for easy use." Read more
"...my own knives but after a year, I haven't needed to because the edge remains sharp. I would buy this knife again and again." Read more
"...It's scary sharp. I mean that. SCARY sharp. Don't let anyone near the darned thing!I then tried the knife on this product:..." Read more
Customers find the weight of the kitchen knife incredibly light, excellent, and balanced. They also say it's beautiful but heavy.
"...What really sets this knife apart for me is its lightweight feel, combined with its durability...." Read more
"...Knife is extremely sharp and holds its edge.Light weight makes for easy use." Read more
"...This is a well-balanced, lightweight knife that stays sharp...." Read more
"I was caught off guard with how light weight this knife was compared to my German Wusthof chef knife...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kitchen knife. They mention that it is well-made, strong, and holds sharpness for ages. The knife is made from high-quality stainless steel and has a nice heft. It is wonderful in the kitchen and never chips or breaks in half.
"...It's made from high-quality stainless steel, and after several uses, it still looks and performs like new...." Read more
"Great quality at a very good price.Knife is extremely sharp and holds its edge.Light weight makes for easy use." Read more
"...It’s a versatile size, holds an edge for a good long time, and just works really well. Balanced and sturdy. This is a professional level product" Read more
"...He was really pleased to get a great quality chef knife...." Read more
Customers find the kitchen knife comfortable to hold. They say the handle is nice but not bulky, and it fits their hand very comfortably. They also mention that the ergonomics are another key benefit of the Global G-2, and the grip on the knife will not get slick.
"...The balance is just right, making it comfortable to hold and use, even during longer cooking sessions...." Read more
"...Knife is extremely sharp and holds its edge.Light weight makes for easy use." Read more
"...Very happy with this purchase. Razor sharp out of the box. Easy to hold and I am a fan of lighter knives so this fits the bill...." Read more
"Wonderful sharp knife. Comfortable to hold. Very sharp!!" Read more
Customers find the kitchen knife well-balanced, making blade control almost instinctive. They also say the clean design is literal.
"...The balance is just right, making it comfortable to hold and use, even during longer cooking sessions...." Read more
"...Balanced and sturdy. This is a professional level product" Read more
"...This is a well-balanced, lightweight knife that stays sharp...." Read more
"Nicked myself 3 times taking it out of the box. Good balance. My favorite knife. Only cutting board I had handy was a hard plastic one...." Read more
Customers like the value of the kitchen knife. They say it's worth the price, an excellent purchase, and a great product for the quality and value.
"...It's definitely worth the investment for anyone who enjoys cooking." Read more
"Great quality at a very good price.Knife is extremely sharp and holds its edge.Light weight makes for easy use." Read more
"...It is easy to hold and I got it for a great price here on Amazon...." Read more
"...It is a nice improvement on the heavy German designs at a competitive price." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the kitchen knife. They mention it's great looking, pretty, and a piece of art. They also appreciate the unique handle that adds some beauty. Customers say it looks almost brand new after regular use and is easy to clean due to the steel handle design.
"...Chef's Knife is a stellar kitchen tool – sharp, durable, and beautifully designed. It's definitely worth the investment for anyone who enjoys cooking." Read more
"...Every aspect of the G-2 is meticulously designed (from the sand weighted handle to the fine polished edge), and it clearly shows...." Read more
"After almost a year of regular use, it still looks almost brand new and still has a razor-sharp edge." Read more
"Nice and lightweight and slices very thin. Easy to handle and feels great in the hand...." Read more
Customers find the kitchen knife easy to use. They mention it's light and easy to handle. The knife cuts very smooth and with little effort. It's a joy to use and makes food prep a breeze.
"...its edge very well and its sharpness makes it much safer and enjoyable to use than anything I have in the past...." Read more
"This knife is razor sharp and lives up to all the positive reviews. Easy to use, well balanced and comfortable...." Read more
"I've had a number of kitchen knives. This one is very sharp and easy to handle. Depends on what you are looking for but good quality knife." Read more
"...Holy crap this this is sharp and stays sharp. It's amazing." Read more
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The knife is incredibly sharp, making slicing and dicing a breeze. I've used it on everything from tough root vegetables to delicate herbs, and it handles each task with precision. The balance is just right, making it comfortable to hold and use, even during longer cooking sessions.
What really sets this knife apart for me is its lightweight feel, combined with its durability. It's made from high-quality stainless steel, and after several uses, it still looks and performs like new. The edge retention is impressive, reducing the need for frequent sharpening.
Cleaning it is easy too, just a quick hand wash and it's good as new – I appreciate that it's low maintenance. Overall, the Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife is a stellar kitchen tool – sharp, durable, and beautifully designed. It's definitely worth the investment for anyone who enjoys cooking.
Knife is extremely sharp and holds its edge.
Light weight makes for easy use.
This 'Global' knife is head-and-shoulders sharper than all three of the others. (Which themselves are sharper than my older 8".) And I don't mean by just a little. It's night and day compared to the other three I just received. I almost cannot feel the Global blade as it slices through the red onions, bell peppers, and so on, today. If I had to guess (I do), the other brand new knives are about 4-6 times more 'draggy' as I slice. And they are already pretty sharp.
I tested the Global last. Not for any reason than chance, in my case. But when I started using it, I was completely taken aback. I could tell I was actually cutting. It was like cutting through air, almost. It's scary sharp. I mean that. SCARY sharp. Don't let anyone near the darned thing!
I then tried the knife on this product:
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It's a rawhide chew for dogs that is made from thick, rolled up rawhide and dried and very hard. The knife was able to breeze through the hide. I was able to quickly turn a heavy rollup into a bunch of long slices. Seriously, I didn't need to push hard at all. Just sliced through the dried rawhide with far more ease than I like to consider. So it's sharper than any cooking knife I've encountered before.
This is my first time trying Global. And I've no idea if I will be able to maintain the edge over time with a two-sided stone. But out of the box it is way way too easy when cutting. So much so that I'm keeping it locked away, for now. (I have children and grandchildren living with me.)
I'm not a cook. But I've been in training at home, since we largely shifted away from processed foods to where I'm spending a few hours each day prepping the mise en place before cooking or otherwise making a fresh, cold dish.
The reason, these last two years, for prepping and cooking from scratch and buying as little processed food as possible (oils and vinegars, for example) is because my daughter suffers from grand mal seizures. There are other reasons, but we've also identified a specific chemical that is commonly used in food today -- propylene glycol, aka 1,2 propanediol, aka propane-1,2-diol, which isn't natural at all and yet is allowed to be listed under "natural flavors" by the FDA rule changes in the summer of 1982, despite that it has to be made in vats and isn't found in nature. (1-3, propanediol is found in nature, so don't be confused.) This was patented in 1982 by Coca Cola for drinks (first applied to apple juice) and other uses and is now a growing industry for processed foods. Unfortunately, it also causes immediate (same day) seizures in my daughter. So by eliminating the sources of this chemical we've greatly reduced the seizure events (gone from as much as 2 or 3 per day to only a few per year, now -- it's a shocking change.)
I'm enjoying, very much, learning how to cook again. And a good knife helps a lot. But these Global knives are nothing to play with. Be careful with them. I'd be saying that for my other knives -- the other Japanese MAC knife, for example, and the Mercer Taiwanese ones. But they don't even compare. The Global is just plain scary dangerous. Works very nice. But frightens me far more than the others (which are already scary enough), as well.
I'll be trying out their other products where I find what they offer matches something I do a lot of. But I'll also be buying a case of some kind to keep these devices out of the hands of those who may forget just how dangerous they are.
I'm darned happy with this knife. But scared, too. I will be using it with the utmost care.
Dunno about these people talking about sharpness bc if you sharpen your knives they’re always sharp.
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Das Messer kommt gut verpackt beim Kunden an. Keine edle Holzschatulle wie z.B. bei anderen Mitbewerbern, aber die braucht es auch nicht. Zur Aufbewahrung in der Küche gibt es schließlich Messerblöcke.
Das Messer ausgepackt und direkt den Test auf dem Arm gemacht. Absolut Rasiermesserscharf, einfach top! Es liegt für mein Empfinden auch sehr gut und leicht in der Hand. Das ungeliebte Gemüse schnippeln macht damit endlich wieder Spaß. Aber Vorsicht, dass Messer macht nämlich auch vor ungeschickten Fingerkuppen nicht halt. Also besser wegräumen, wenn die Verwandtschaft zu Besuch kommt und in der Küche helfen will. ;-)
Wie bei hochwertigen Messern üblich ist die Spülmaschine zur Reinigung tabu. Etwas Spülmittel und ein weicher Lappen reichen aber auch völlig aus. Generell sind die Messer von Global sehr pflegeleicht, eben weil sie komplett aus Edelstahl bestehen. (Damast-)Messer mit Holzgriff benötigen etwas mehr Pflege. Auch das man möglichst Schneidebretter aus Holz oder weichen Kunststoff benutzt sollte selbstverständlich sein. Bitte nicht direkt auf der harten Küchenarbeitsplatte schneiden! Ebenso sollte man das "mit der Messerschneide vom Schneidbrett in den Topf schieben" tunlichst sein lassen. Beides schadet der Schärfe des Messers (aber das gilt generell für alle Messer).
Ich besitze das Messer noch nicht so lange, aber bisweilen hat es nichts von seiner Schärfe verloren. Sicher ist es auf den ersten Blick nicht günstig, im direkten Vergleich Preis-Leistungstechnisch aber sehr gut aufgestellt. Wer natürlich Wert auf Ästhetik legt, der ist hier falsch. Es gibt schönere Messer als die von Global, keine Frage. Wer aber gutes Schneidwerkzeug sucht, was einfach das tut was man von einem Messer erwartet, der wird hier definitiv nicht enttäuscht.
Von meiner Seite aus 5 Sterne und eine klar Kaufempfehlung.
Es wird sicher nicht mein letztes Messer von Global sein. :-)
Non ho mai avuto nella mia cucina un coltello cosi bello e professionale, duttile, affilato e preciso nel suo lavoro.
Venditore davvero gentile e professionale, ho chiesto informazioni maggiori sul mio prodotto e mi hanno risposto immediatamente