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Details
Specifications
- Blade length: 8 inches (20 cm)
- Blade width: 1.78 inches (4.5 cm) at the heel
- Spine thickness: 0.08 inch (2 mm)
- Steel: Cromova 18 stainless steel (chromium, molybdenum and vanadium)
- Hardness: 56 to 58 HRC
- Factory edge: 10 to 15 degrees
- Origin: Made in Japan by Yoshikin
- Item number: GZ-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
Comparing Global Chef’s Knives
| Knife | Blade | Construction | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-inch Chef’s Knife (G-58) | 6 in. (15 cm) | Classic | Small boards, quick tasks, smaller hands |
| 7-inch Asian Chef’s Knife (G-4/AB) | 7 in. (18 cm) | Classic, 40th Anniversary edition | Chopping and push cuts with a wide blade |
| 7-inch Hollow Ground Santoku (G-80) | 7.1 in. (18 cm) | Classic, fluted blade | Push cuts and thin slices of vegetables |
| 8-inch Chef’s Knife (G-2) | 7.9 in. (20 cm) | Classic | All-purpose board work |
| Global Z 8-inch Chef’s Knife (GZ-2) | 8 in. (20 cm) | DLC-coated blade, limited edition | All-purpose board work |
| 8.25-inch Heavyweight Chef’s Knife (GF-33) | 8.25 in. (21 cm) | Drop-forged | Squash, roots and other dense produce |
| 9.5-inch Chef’s Knife (G-16) | 9.4 in. (24 cm) | Classic | Large 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.
- Avoid abrasive pads and scouring powders on the coated faces of the blade.
- Hone with a ceramic or diamond rod and sharpen on a whetstone at 10 to 15 degrees.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | 8 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 200 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | 1.78 |
| Grind | Single Bevel |
| Steel Type | Cromova 18 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 56-58 |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Handle Material | Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Brand | Global |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| SKU | GZ-2 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | GZ-2 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $350.00 |
