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Global Classic Knives
Crafted in Japan since 1983, Global Classic knives are known for their distinctive single-piece stainless steel construction. The blades are made from CROMOVA 18, a high-carbon stainless steel containing chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium, which provides good stain resistance and edge retention. Instead of a traditional tang, the hollow stainless steel handle is filled with sand to achieve an ideal weight and balance. This seamless design offers hygienic benefits, as there are no gaps where food can be trapped.
The blade edge on Global knives is ground to an acute angle, resulting in a notably sharp edge that lasts. The handles feature a signature dimpled pattern for a secure, slip-resistant grip. Favored by both professional chefs and home cooks, these lightweight knives are designed for balance and precision in a variety of kitchen tasks.
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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. Learn MoreRegular Price: $189.95
Special Price $151.96
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Global Z 8-inch Black DLC Chef’s Knife
The Global Z is the chef’s knife in black: an 8-inch blade finished with a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating, released by Global as a limited edition for its 40th anniversary. Global states that the coating reinforces the steel and resists rust and staining. It also lowers friction, so the blade releases food more cleanly.Underneath the coating it is a Global chef’s knife with the same thin edge as the Classic line, and it handles the same daily jobs of dicing onions, slicing proteins and mincing herbs. The appeal is partly the finish. A dark, low-glare blade looks distinct on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll, and it makes a strong gift for a cook who already owns Classic Global knives.
Global Z or Classic G-2?For the cutting alone, the Global Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife covers the same tasks. Choose the Global Z for the coated finish and the anniversary edition. The knife shapes guide explains where an 8-inch chef’s knife fits in a kitchen. Learn MoreRegular Price: $249.95
Special Price $199.99
