Details
Product Specs & Technical Highlights
- Primary SKU / Model ID: GKS-210
- Blade Material: CROMOVA 18 High-Carbon Stainless Steel
- Handle Material: Heavyweight Cast Stainless Steel
- Edge Design: Fine Serrated Blade for non-slip cutting
- Overall Length: 8 1/4 inches (210mm)
- Blade Length: 3 inches
- Thickness: 3.2mm heavy-gauge steel
- Weight: 7.4 ounces (Professional weight for stability)
- Integrated Features: Built-in nutcracker/jar gripper between handles
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
Technical Trade-offs: The heavy-weight cast steel handles provide exceptional leverage and durability, though they are significantly heavier than stamped or plastic-handled alternatives. This weight is preferred by chefs for cutting through cartilage or tough packaging, as the tool does the work rather than your hand. To maintain the temper of the CROMOVA 18 steel, these shears should be hand-washed only.
When We Recommend Global Kitchen Shears
Who it Fits Best
Professional prep cooks and home users who prioritize food safety and prefer a 'hefty' feel in their hand. Excellent for those already using Global G-Series knives.
Where it Excels
Breakdown of poultry, opening thick plastic packaging, and cracking shellfish. The micro-serrations are unbeatable on slippery salmon skin or wet aromatics.
Professional Comparisons
These are heavier and more substantial than the Joyce Chen shears, and offer a more hygienic, all-steel profile than the plastic-handled Wusthof or Shun alternatives.
Chef Feedback
"Line cooks love the 'one-piece' feel; it doesn't flex when you're powering through tough lobster shells or cardboard boxes during inventory."
Trade-offs & Considerations
The 7.4 oz weight can be fatiguing for users with smaller hands during prolonged use. For very light, repetitive herb work, a lighter-weight shear might be faster.
Additional Info
| SKU | GKS-210 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Global |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | GKS-210 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $160.00 |
