Global Classic 7-inch Vegetable Knife

Green onions, shallots and garlic go fastest under a blade that meets the board along its whole length, and the G-5 is shaped for that work. Its tall, square-ended blade cuts straight down and slightly forward, so a bunch of scallions or a pile of sliced shallots is done in a few passes with every piece cut through.

Unlike a strictly flat nakiri, the G-5 has a slight curve toward the front of the edge. That curve lets the cook rock the knife a little at the end of each stroke, which keeps the motion smooth on herbs and minced garlic without giving up the flat contact that makes push cuts clean. The square tip and tall face also make it easy to sweep chopped vegetables off the board and into the pan.

Choosing a Global Vegetable Knife

The Global Classic 7-inch Hollow Ground Vegetable Knife is the same shape with flutes above the edge, the better choice for potatoes and cucumbers that cling to the blade. The Global Classic Forged 8-inch Vegetable Knife is longer and heavier for cabbage and winter squash. The kitchen knife shapes guide explains how vegetable knives, nakiri and usuba differ.

SKU: G-5

Availability: Out of stock

Regular Price: $149.95

Special Price $99.99

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Specifications

Blade length: 7.1 inches (18 cm), sold by Global as a 7-inch knife
Blade width: 2 inches (5.1 cm)
Overall length: 12.5 inches (31.8 cm)
Weight: 7 ounces (198 g)
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: hollow stainless steel, weighted with sand for balance and textured with Global’s dimple pattern
Origin: Made in Japan by Yoshikin
Item number: G-5
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 Vegetable Knives

Knife	Blade	Edge	Best suited to
7-inch Vegetable Knife (G-5)	7.1 in. (18 cm)	Plain, slight curve toward the tip	Push cuts with some rocking
7-inch Hollow Ground Vegetable Knife (G-81)	7.1 in. (18 cm)	Plain, hollow-ground flutes	Starchy or wet produce that clings
8-inch Forged Vegetable Knife (GF-36)	7.9 in. (20 cm)	Plain, drop-forged blade	Cabbage, squash and large roots
7-inch Hollow Ground Santoku (G-80)	7.1 in. (18 cm)	Plain, pointed tip, flutes	Vegetables plus boneless proteins

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)	7.1 in.
Blade Length (mm)	180 mm
Blade Width (inches)	2
Grind	Straight Edge
Steel Type	Cromova 18
Rockwell Hardness	56-58
Stainless	Yes
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Spine Thickness (mm)	2
Brand	Global
Country of Manufacture	Japan
SKU	G-5
Manufacturer's Part Number	G-5
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$199.95

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