| Item diameter | 30 Centimetres |
|---|---|
| Item volume | 1 Cubic Inches |
| Anti-Tick Material | Stainless Steel |
| Dishwasher safe? | No |
| Is assembly required | No |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Item weight | 0.49 Pounds |
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Global G-2 Cook’s Knife with 20cm Blade, CROMOVA 18 Stainless Steel
| Blade material | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Global |
| Colour | Steel |
| Handle material | Alloy Steel |
| Blade edge | Hollow |
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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.'
Razor Sharp Edge
The 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 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.
From 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 , 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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| ASIN | B00005OL44 |
|---|---|
| Item model number | G-2 |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan. 2002 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | 78,694 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) 10 in Asian Knives 117 in Chef's Knives 159 in Cutlery Knives |
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Customers find the kitchen knife sharp and well-made. They appreciate its quality, value for money, and good balance. The knife is described as very good, with a good grip and cutting is effortless. Customers find it sturdy and large, and say it will stay razor sharp with minimal effort. Many consider it a great chef's knife and well worth the price.
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Customers appreciate the knife's sharpness. They find it has a good grip and cutting is effortless. The knife produces clean, crisp cuts with little cell damage. It's ideal for carving meat and of good quality.
"Once sharpened properly, it really makes for effortless slicing, cutting and dicing...." Read more
"...Clean, crisp cuts with little cell damage - and light enough that it won't tire you out nor require too much force behind it...." Read more
"Good value for money, the knife passed the card test, razor-sharp can be shaved." Read more
"good quality and precision cutting. A must for anyone who enjoys cooking and needs a reliable sharp all purpose knife" Read more
Customers appreciate the kitchen knife's quality. They find it sturdy and large, with a long-lasting sharp edge.
"...either a gentle stropping or honing once every two days, it lasts fantastically...." Read more
"good quality and precision cutting. A must for anyone who enjoys cooking and needs a reliable sharp all purpose knife" Read more
"High quality and well made knife. Sharp and easy to use. I love it. I would recommend this product. Happy customer." Read more
"...Life long quality and will stay razor sharp with pretty much minimal effort." Read more
Customers appreciate the kitchen knife's value for money. They say it's the best quality knife for the price and well worth it.
"Good value for money, the knife passed the card test, razor-sharp can be shaved." Read more
"...Global are one of the best well worth the money but one." Read more
"Great knife, very sharp, comfortable, at a good price." Read more
"...5th Global knife in the last few months and they are well worth the investment." Read more
Customers appreciate the knife's weight. They say it's light enough that it doesn't tire them out.
"...Quite light and the design of the handle might not be to everyone's liking as it is all metal and fairly slim...." Read more
"...Clean, crisp cuts with little cell damage - and light enough that it won't tire you out nor require too much force behind it...." Read more
"Fantastic knife, great balance and weight. 5th Global knife in the last few months and they are well worth the investment." Read more
"High quality knife, great weight and balance, very sharp. Stayed sharp for a long time after purchasing and only needs an occasional sharpen...." Read more
Customers like the knife's balance. They say it's sharp and an excellent knife.
"...Perfect balance, for me, at least. No droppages yet - though the welded construction makes me slightly concerned...." Read more
"super sharp, nice balance, excellent knife" Read more
"Fantastic knife, great balance and weight. 5th Global knife in the last few months and they are well worth the investment." Read more
"Sharp ++ sleek, well balanced, comfortable in the hand, I like it...." Read more
Customers find the kitchen knife easy to use and say it makes kitchen life easier. They say it has changed their cooking habits.
"High quality and well made knife. Sharp and easy to use. I love it. I would recommend this product. Happy customer." Read more
"...totally agree, it totally changed the way I cook (every day) and I now will buy the rest of the collection" Read more
"Great for chefs! Long lasting life, easy to handle and light" Read more
"Superb product that makes kitchen life very much easier." Read more
Customers like the chef's knife. They say it's great for chefs, easy to handle, and light.
"good quality and precision cutting. A must for anyone who enjoys cooking and needs a reliable sharp all purpose knife" Read more
"Great for chefs! Long lasting life, easy to handle and light" Read more
"Present for a chef...." Read more
Customers find the kitchen knife comfortable and easy to clean. They say it's a good price, sturdy, and large.
"...It suits me fine and find it easy to clean. Would not go back to using "non-premium" knives...." Read more
"Great knife, very sharp, comfortable, at a good price." Read more
"very sturdy and large. great as part of the set which i purchased but i tend to use the smaller ones." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 April 2015Style Name: SingleVerified PurchaseOnce sharpened properly, it really makes for effortless slicing, cutting and dicing. So far have used it a few times and seems to stay sharp for good period of use. Quite light and the design of the handle might not be to everyone's liking as it is all metal and fairly slim. It suits me fine and find it easy to clean. Would not go back to using "non-premium" knives.
Only downside is that the price in the UK is so much higher than in the USA (even on Amazon itself) and the difference is not fully accounted for by tax and duty. I was lucky to pick one up at an attractive spot price from an Amazon marketplace seller.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2015Style Name: SingleVerified PurchaseWorking in a kitchen myself (stage), this is a fantastic knife. Using my 8000 grit stones it takes and keeps an edge - with either a gentle stropping or honing once every two days, it lasts fantastically. Clean, crisp cuts with little cell damage - and light enough that it won't tire you out nor require too much force behind it. Perfect balance, for me, at least. No droppages yet - though the welded construction makes me slightly concerned. Still, not enough to stop it being a fantastic knife!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2022Style Name: SingleVerified PurchaseOh ...my husband is so please with this knife. Only using Global G2 knife ,even if I want chop something with old knife He coming and chopping, cutting with this one . Recommend
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2022Style Name: SingleVerified PurchaseGood value for money, the knife passed the card test, razor-sharp can be shaved.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 September 2013Verified Purchasegood quality and precision cutting. A must for anyone who enjoys cooking and needs a reliable sharp all purpose knife
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 December 2022Style Name: SingleVerified Purchasesuper sharp, nice balance, excellent knife
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 July 2021Style Name: SingleVerified PurchaseHigh quality and well made knife. Sharp and easy to use. I love it. I would recommend this product. Happy customer.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 August 2020Style Name: SingleVerified PurchaseLife-changing knife! I bought a famous German brand two years ago and got frustrated from the knife because it wasn't sharp enough right from the start. This one is amazing! It's extremely sharp and keeps its sharpness for a long period of time. We have sharpened it just once although we have it for several months now.
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Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on 22 June 20245.0 out of 5 stars Light, cuts effortlessly
Style Name: SingleVerified PurchaseThis is a great Chef's knife that is light and maneuverable. Its very sharp and very solid, though without the heft of a German knife. I like the handle which I was worried about before I got it. Great knife.
RoloReviewed in the United States on 24 January 20245.0 out of 5 stars Global- Best chef knife on the globe!
Style Name: SingleVerified PurchaseI recently bought the Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife, and it's been a game-changer in my kitchen. The first thing I noticed was its sleek design – it's not just a knife, it's a piece of art. But more importantly, it performs exceptionally well.
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.
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CBReviewed in Turkey on 3 October 20245.0 out of 5 stars Japon kalitesi
Style Name: SingleVerified PurchaseTartışılmaz Japon kalitesi. Ömür boy mutfakta işiniz görecek bir bıçak, çok keskin ve bir o kadar bilemesi kolay. Tabii uygun su taşı almanız gerekiyor. Bu kalitede avrupa yapımı bıçak bulmanız çok zor.
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ElisaReviewed in Spain on 21 August 20245.0 out of 5 stars La mejor marca en cuchillos
Style Name: SingleVerified PurchaseFuerte, fácil de limpiar y liviano. No pierde su filo fácilmente. Con un mantenimiento de chaira es más que suficiente. Lo uso mucho para piezas grandes de carne
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S.W.Reviewed in Germany on 2 January 20225.0 out of 5 stars Scharfe Sache!
Style Name: SingleVerified PurchaseJahrelang hatte ich nur billige Messer aus diversen Messersets in Verwendung. Nie wirklich scharf und wenn man sie mal nachgeschärft hat, dann war das nicht von langer Dauer. Also wollte ich mir mal etwas Gutes gönnen. Auf Empfehlung eines Kochs aus dem Bekanntenkreis habe ich mich letztlich für das Global G-2 entschieden.
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. :-)









