Global Classic Forged 8-inch Vegetable Knife

A head of cabbage, a winter squash or a thick daikon calls for more blade and more weight than a standard vegetable knife offers. The GF-36 is the vegetable knife in Global’s Classic Forged line, with a 20 cm blade and the extra mass of a forged knife to carry the edge through dense produce.

The edge is straight, so it meets the board along its length for clean push cuts and fine julienne, and the tall blade gives the knuckles clearance and scoops chopped vegetables off the board. The added weight steadies the knife through hard roots, where a lighter blade can twist. Cooks who mostly prep herbs and greens may find it more knife than they need.


Forged or Classic?

For everyday vegetable prep, the lighter Global Classic 7-inch Vegetable Knife and its fluted sibling, the 7-inch Hollow Ground Vegetable Knife, are easier to use for long sessions. Choose the GF-36 if you cut large volumes of dense vegetables or simply prefer a heavier knife. The Knife Merchant shapes guide covers vegetable knives alongside nakiri and usuba.

SKU: GF-36

Availability: In stock

$189.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Blade length: 7.9 inches (20 cm), sold by Global as an 8-inch knife
    • Construction: drop-forged, heavier than the stamped Classic knives of the same length
    • Steel: Cromova 18 stainless steel (chromium, molybdenum and vanadium, with 18% chromium), ice-tempered and hardened
    • Hardness: 56 to 58 HRC
    • Factory edge: 10 to 15 degrees
    • Handle: stainless steel with Global’s dimple pattern
    • Origin: Made in Japan by Yoshikin
    • Item number: GF-36
    • 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

    KnifeBladeEdgeBest suited to
    7-inch Vegetable Knife (G-5)7.1 in. (18 cm)Plain, slight curve toward the tipPush cuts with some rocking
    7-inch Hollow Ground Vegetable Knife (G-81)7.1 in. (18 cm)Plain, hollow-ground flutesStarchy or wet produce that clings
    8-inch Forged Vegetable Knife (GF-36)7.9 in. (20 cm)Plain, drop-forged bladeCabbage, squash and large roots
    7-inch Hollow Ground Santoku (G-80)7.1 in. (18 cm)Plain, pointed tip, flutesVegetables 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) 7.9 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 200 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind Single Bevel
    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 GF-36
    Manufacturer's Part Number GF-36
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $250.00

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