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Global Classic 4.5-inch Asian Utility Knife

Global Classic 4.5-inch Asian Utility Knife

Small jobs that are too big for a paring knife and too fiddly for a chef’s knife suit the GS-58. Its 4.5-inch blade is taller than a typical utility knife, which leaves room for the knuckles on the board, and the edge curves up to a fine point.

That combination gives the knife two working ends. The curved edge rocks through a handful of herbs or a few cloves of garlic, and slices shallots, scallions and small vegetables with push cuts. The pointed tip trims sinew from chicken and works around the seed of a mango.

Choosing a Small Global Knife

For peeling and coring in the hand, a paring knife such as the Global Classic 3.5-inch Paring Knife is easier to manage. For more blade on the board, the Global 40th Anniversary 6-inch Kiritsuke Utility Knife adds length. The Knife Merchant kitchen knife shapes guide covers utility knives.

SKU: GS-58

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Specifications

Blade length: 4.5 inches (11.4 cm)
Steel: Cromova 18 stainless steel (chromium, molybdenum and vanadium, with 18% chromium), ice-tempered and hardened
Hardness: 56 to 58 HRC
Factory edge: ground on both sides at 10 to 15 degrees
Handle: stainless steel with Global’s dimple pattern
Origin: Made in Japan by Yoshikin
Item number: GS-58
Warranty: Global guarantees its products against defects in material, construction and workmanship for the original purchaser when bought from an authorized dealer. Chips, broken tips and rust caused by inadequate care are not covered

Comparing Global Paring and Utility Knives

Knife	Blade	Edge	Best suited to
3-inch Paring Knife (GSF-46)	3.1 in. (8 cm)	Plain	Peeling and trimming in the hand
3.5-inch Paring Knife (GS-38)	3.5 in. (9 cm)	Plain	Paring on the board and in the hand
4.5-inch Asian Utility Knife (GS-58)	4.5 in. (11.4 cm)	Plain, pointed tip	Shallots, herbs, trimming poultry
6-inch Kiritsuke Utility Knife (GS-110/AB)	6 in. (15 cm)	Plain, clipped tip	Small board work and slicing
6-inch Serrated Utility Knife (GS-14)	5.9 in. (15 cm)	Serrated	Tomatoes, citrus, salami, rolls

Tips for Best Results

Cut with a forward or backward slicing stroke. Chopping straight down onto the board dulls a thin edge faster.
Keep the edge away from bones, frozen food, hard nuts and hard cheese. If the blade catches on something hard, free it with a forward-and-back motion; twisting it sideways can chip or bend the edge.
Cut on wood or plastic. Glass, stone, marble and tile surfaces damage the edge.

Care

Wash by hand with warm water and a mild detergent, rinse, and dry with a towel right away. Global advises against the dishwasher, since the heat and strong detergents can damage the edge and the steel.
Do not soak the knife or clean it with bleach or chlorine cleansers.
Hone with a ceramic or diamond rod and sharpen on a whetstone at 10 to 15 degrees. Global recommends ceramic or diamond rods over conventional honing steels.
A household stainless steel cleaner removes rust spots left by inadequate drying.

Additional Info

Blade Length (Inches)	4.5 in.
Blade Length (mm)	114 mm
Blade Width (inches)	No
Grind	Straight Edge
Steel Type	Cromova 18
Rockwell Hardness	56-58
Stainless	Yes
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Spine Thickness (mm)	No
Brand	Global
Country of Manufacture	Japan
SKU	GS-58
Manufacturer's Part Number	GS-58
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$105.00

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