Global Ikasu 5-Piece Knife Block Set

The Ikasu set gathers four Global Classic knives in a compact bamboo block, enough to cover most daily cutting. It is a sensible way to equip a kitchen with Global from the start, and a practical gift for a cook setting up a first well-stocked kitchen.

The 8-inch chef’s knife is the center of the set and handles onions, proteins and herbs. The bread knife takes crusty loaves and ripe tomatoes. The vegetable knife’s straight edge makes clean push cuts through cabbage and carrots, and the small utility knife handles shallots and small fruit. The block holds the four knives in a small footprint, so it fits on a crowded counter.

Choosing a Global Block Set

The Global Classic 5-Piece Hashira Knife Block Set has a paring knife in place of the utility knife and a slimmer maple and acrylic block. The Global Classic 10-Piece Takashi Knife Block Set adds a boning knife, small knives, shears and a ceramic rod for cooks who want a complete collection. All of the Global sets are compared below, and our kitchen knife shapes guide explains what each knife does.

SKU: G-79629AU

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Regular Price: $449.95

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What’s Included

G-2 8-inch (20 cm) Chef’s Knife, sold separately as the Global Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife
G-9 8.5-inch (22 cm) Bread Knife, sold separately as the Global Classic 8.5-inch Bread Knife
GS-5 5.5-inch (14 cm) Vegetable Knife
GSF-22 4.25-inch (11 cm) Utility Knife
Bamboo knife block, about 14.7 x 8.4 x 4.7 inches (37.3 x 21.3 x 11.9 cm)

Specifications

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 (serrated knives excepted)
Origin: Made in Japan by Yoshikin
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
Item number: G-79629AU

Comparing Global Knife Sets

Set	Knives	Storage	Chef’s or main knife
2-Piece Chef’s and Paring Set (G-7846)	2	None	7-inch fluted chef’s knife
2-Piece Paring and Utility Set (G-2346)	2	None	None; two small knives
3-Piece Asian Chef’s Knife Set (G-833890)	3	None	7-inch Asian cook’s knife
3-Piece Santoku Knife Set (G-80338)	3	None	7-inch hollow ground santoku
4-Piece Steak Knife Set (GSF-4023)	4	None	Table knives
5-Piece Hashira Block Set (G-79670)	4	Slim maple and acrylic block	G-2 8-inch chef’s knife
5-Piece Ikasu Block Set (G-79629AU)	4	Bamboo block	G-2 8-inch chef’s knife
5-Piece Magnetic Knife Bar Set (G-251138/M30)	4	Wall-mounted magnetic bar	G-2 8-inch chef’s knife
10-Piece Takashi Block Set (G-79589AU)	7, plus shears and a ceramic rod	Bamboo block	G-2 8-inch chef’s knife

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 the knives by hand with warm water and a mild detergent, and dry them right away. Global advises against the dishwasher.
Wipe the block with a damp cloth and let it dry. Return only clean, dry knives to the slots.
Hone the straight-edged knives with a ceramic or diamond rod and sharpen them on a whetstone at 10 to 15 degrees. Do not hone the serrated bread knife.

Additional Info

SKU	G-79629AU
Manufacturer's Part Number	G-79629AU
Grind	50/50 Bevel
Stainless	Yes
Brand	Global
Country of Manufacture	Japan
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Rockwell Hardness	56-58
Steel Type	Cromova 18
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$600.00

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