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Global Classic Forged 8.5-inch Carving Knife

Global Classic Forged 8.5-inch Carving Knife

Carving a turkey, a holiday ham or a standing rib roast at the table goes better with a blade thinner than a chef’s knife and long enough to slice in one stroke. The GF-37 is the carving knife in Global’s Classic Forged line, with a 22 cm blade and the extra weight of a forged knife to keep it steady through dense, cooked meat.

The narrow blade produces even slices with less tearing than a wide knife, and the length means fewer back-and-forth strokes, which keeps the slices neat and the juices in the meat. The pointed tip follows the breastbone of a turkey and works around the hip joint to free the thigh. It slices cooked meat off the bone, but it is not meant to cut through bone.

Carving Knife or Slicer?

The GF-37 suits cooked roasts and poultry. For raw fish and very thin slices, a longer, lighter blade such as the Global Classic 10-inch Sujihiki does finer work. Our guide to carving, slicing and other knife shapes explains the differences.

SKU: GF-37

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Specifications

Blade length: 8.7 inches (22 cm)
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: 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: GF-37
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 Slicing Knives

Knife	Blade	Edge	Best suited to
10-inch Sujihiki (G-47)	9.8 in. (25 cm)	Double bevel	Fish and boneless roasts, either hand
10-inch Yanagi Sashimi Knife (G-11R)	9.8 in. (25 cm)	Single bevel, right-handed	Sashimi and sushi at home
12-inch Yanagi Sashimi Knife (G-14R)	11.8 in. (30 cm)	Single bevel, right-handed	Large loins, sushi counters
8.5-inch Forged Carving Knife (GF-37)	8.7 in. (22 cm)	Double bevel, drop-forged	Turkey, ham and roasts

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)	8.7 in.
Blade Length (mm)	220 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	GF-37
Manufacturer's Part Number	GF-37
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$239.95

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