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Global Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife

The G-2 is Global’s 8-inch chef’s knife, a light, thin blade for cooks who want one knife to handle most of the cutting in a kitchen. It was Chef Anthony Bourdain’s favorite chef’s knife, a recommendation we do not take lightly. In his book Kitchen Confidential, Bourdain called it the one knife you need.

(Bourdain, Anthony. Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly. Bloomsbury USA, 2000.)


How the G-2 Cuts

The blade is ground thin behind the edge, so it moves through onions, carrots and raw chicken with little wedging. Its profile curves enough toward the tip to rock through herbs and garlic and stays flat enough near the heel for push cuts. There is no bolster, so the edge runs to the heel and the whole length can be sharpened.

The handle deserves the closest look before buying. It is slim and light and continues the line of the blade without a step or bolster. Cooks with large hands or a preference for a full, rounded handle may find it narrow. Cooks who hold the knife in a pinch grip, with thumb and forefinger on the blade, rely on the handle less.


Choosing Among Global Chef’s Knives

The 8-inch length sits in the middle of the range. The Global Classic 6-inch Chef’s Knife suits small boards and small hands, and the 9.5-inch Chef’s Knife covers more board per stroke for large batches. For squash and dense roots, the drop-forged 8.25-inch Heavyweight Chef’s Knife adds weight. The Global Z 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the same length with a black DLC-coated blade. The table in the details below compares them, and the Knife Merchant guide to kitchen knife shapes explains how a chef’s knife differs from a santoku or gyuto.

SKU: G-2

Availability: In stock

$149.95

    • Details

    Specifications

    • Blade length: 7.9 inches (20 cm), sold by Global as an 8-inch knife
    • Blade width: 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) at the heel
    • Spine thickness: 0.08 inch (2 mm)
    • Overall length: 12.75 inches (32.4 cm)
    • Weight: 6 ounces (170 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-2
    • 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

    About Cromova 18

    Cromova 18 is the stainless steel Yoshikin developed for Global knives. The name comes from its alloying elements, chromium, molybdenum and vanadium, and the 18 refers to its chromium content of 18 percent. The high chromium content gives the steel its resistance to rust and staining, and its hardness of 56 to 58 HRC lets it take the thin 10 to 15 degree edge Global grinds at the factory while remaining easy to resharpen.


    Comparing Global Chef’s Knives

    KnifeBladeConstructionBest suited to
    6-inch Chef’s Knife (G-58)6 in. (15 cm)ClassicSmall boards, quick tasks, smaller hands
    7-inch Asian Chef’s Knife (G-4/AB)7 in. (18 cm)Classic, 40th Anniversary editionChopping and push cuts with a wide blade
    7-inch Hollow Ground Santoku (G-80)7.1 in. (18 cm)Classic, fluted bladePush cuts and thin slices of vegetables
    8-inch Chef’s Knife (G-2)7.9 in. (20 cm)ClassicAll-purpose board work
    Global Z 8-inch Chef’s Knife (GZ-2)8 in. (20 cm)DLC-coated blade, limited editionAll-purpose board work
    8.25-inch Heavyweight Chef’s Knife (GF-33)8.25 in. (21 cm)Drop-forgedSquash, roots and other dense produce
    9.5-inch Chef’s Knife (G-16)9.4 in. (24 cm)ClassicLarge batches and long slicing strokes

    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) 7.9 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 200 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 1.75
    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-2
    Manufacturer's Part Number G-2
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $199.93

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