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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 10-Piece Takashi Knife Block Set
The Takashi set is for cooks who want a dedicated Global knife for every common job rather than asking a few knives to do everything. Seven knives run from a small peeling knife to a bread knife, and the set adds kitchen shears and a ceramic rod, all held in a single bamboo block.The chef’s knife and the vegetable knife share the main board work, one for rocking cuts and proteins and the other for straight push cuts through vegetables. The flexible boning knife follows the bones of chicken thighs, pork loin and ribs. Three small knives handle peeling and garnish work, and the bread knife takes crusty loaves. The ceramic rod keeps the straight edges aligned between sharpenings, and the shears cover herbs and packaging.
Takashi or a Smaller Set?For a smaller block built on the same chef’s and bread knives, see the Global Ikasu 5-Piece Knife Block Set. Several pieces are also sold individually, including the Global Classic 6.25-inch Flexible Boning Knife and the Global Kitchen Shears. Our kitchen knife shapes guide explains the role of each knife. Learn MoreRegular Price: $999.95
Special Price $699.99
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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 SetThe 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. Learn MoreRegular Price: $449.95
Special Price $249.99
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Global Classic 5-Piece Magnetic Knife Bar Set
A magnetic bar keeps knives off the counter and out of a crowded drawer, and it lets each blade dry in open air after washing. This set pairs four Global Classic knives with a wall-mounted magnetic bar, so the whole collection hangs within reach above the cutting board.The four knives divide the work clearly. The 8-inch chef’s knife handles most of the board work, and the square-tipped vegetable knife makes clean push cuts through cabbage and greens. The flexible utility knife trims fat and silver skin and fillets small fish, and the paring knife covers peeling and coring. Together they cover meat, fish and vegetables without a bread knife; cooks who slice crusty loaves can add the Global Classic 8.5-inch Bread Knife.
Bar or Block?Choose the magnetic bar for a small counter or a kitchen where wall space is easier to find than counter space. For a freestanding block, see the Global Ikasu 5-Piece Knife Block Set or the slimmer Global Classic 5-Piece Hashira Knife Block Set. The chef’s knife is sold on its own as the Global Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes explains each knife in the set. Learn More -
Global Classic 5-Piece Hashira Knife Block Set
The Hashira set is for kitchens short on counter space. Its narrow, upright block of maple and clear acrylic holds four Global Classic knives on a small footprint, and the open frame shows each knife’s profile.The four knives cover the core of daily cooking. The 8-inch chef’s knife handles onions, proteins and herbs, and the vegetable knife chops cabbage and greens in straight push cuts. The bread knife saws through crusted loaves and tomatoes, and the paring knife takes on peeling and trimming in the hand.
Hashira or Ikasu?The Global Ikasu 5-Piece Knife Block Set holds the same chef’s, bread and vegetable knives, but swaps the paring knife for a small utility knife and uses a wider bamboo block. Choose the Hashira for the slimmest footprint or if you prefer a paring knife. For wall storage, see the Global Classic 5-Piece Magnetic Knife Bar Set. The Knife Merchant guide to knife shapes explains what each knife does. Learn More -
Global Classic 3-Piece Asian Chef’s Knife Set
This set is built around a 7-inch Asian-style cook’s knife, a tall, wide blade made for push cuts and chopping, and adds a small hollow ground santoku and a paring knife. It suits cooks who do most of their cutting on vegetables and prefer the height and flat edge of a Japanese profile over a curved Western chef’s knife.The large knife handles the bulk of the board work, from cabbage and carrots to boneless chicken. The 5-inch santoku takes the smaller jobs, such as a single onion or a handful of herbs, and its flutes help slices release. The paring knife covers peeling and trimming in the hand.
Choosing a Global Three-Piece SetThe Global Classic 3-Piece Santoku Knife Set shares the same paring knife but builds around a 7-inch hollow ground santoku with a pointed tip. Cooks who prefer a Western chef’s knife should consider the Global Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife as the anchor of their collection. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes compares Asian and Western profiles. Learn MoreRegular Price: $274.95
Special Price $199.99
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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
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Global Classic 12-inch Yanagi Sashimi Knife
At 30 cm, the G-14R is the length used behind sushi counters, where whole loins of tuna and full sides of salmon are portioned and sliced through service. The extra reach lets one long pull carry through a wide block of fish, so every slice has a single clean face.Like all yanagi, it is ground on one side, with a slightly hollow back that helps each slice release from the blade. The cook draws the knife from heel to tip without pressing down, letting the length do the work. That technique matters more here than with shorter slicers, and the long blade needs a large board and some practice to control.This knife is right-handed and is sharpened on whetstones only. For a kitchen that slices raw fish every day, it also saves the oiling a carbon steel yanagi requires.
12-inch or 10-inch?For home sushi and smaller fillets, the Global Classic 10-inch Yanagi Sashimi Knife is easier to handle. If you want a long slicer that works in either hand and sharpens like a Western knife, choose the Global Classic 10-inch Sujihiki. The Knife Merchant guide to knife shapes covers single-bevel Japanese knives. Learn MoreRegular Price: $229.95
Special Price $183.96
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Global Classic 4-Piece Steak Knife Set
Steak knives meet a plate with every cut, and a ceramic or porcelain plate dulls an edge quickly. These four Global steak knives can be sharpened again when that happens, which keeps them cutting cleanly through steak, chops and roast chicken.The knives are compact and light at the table and match the look of Global Classic kitchen knives such as the Global Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife, which makes them a natural addition for a household that already cooks with Global. They cut fish and sausages on the plate just as well.A common question is whether Global steak knives can go in the dishwasher. Global advises against it for all of its knives; hand washing and drying after the meal keeps the edges and the steel in good condition. The full care instructions are below, along with a comparison of the other Global sets. Learn MoreRegular Price: $249.95
Special Price $179.99
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Global Classic 9.5-inch Chef’s Knife
Batch prep is where the G-16 pays off. Its 24 cm blade covers more of the board on every stroke than an 8-inch knife, so a case of onions, a tray of peppers or a stack of chicken breasts takes fewer passes. The extra length also lets it slice across a melon or a boneless roast in a single draw.A longer blade asks for more room and a little more control. It wants a large cutting board and a cook comfortable guiding the tip across the full width of the food. The G-16 keeps Global’s thin grind, so the added length does not make it a heavy knife.
When to Choose the 9.5-inchProfessional cooks and home cooks who regularly prep for large groups will get the most from it. For everyday cooking on a smaller board, the Global Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife is easier to handle, and the forged Global 8.25-inch Heavyweight Chef’s Knife suits cooks who want weight rather than length. Our guide to knife shapes explains how blade length changes the way a chef’s knife works. Learn MoreRegular Price: $209.95
Special Price $167.96
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Global Classic 11-inch Flexible Fillet Knife
A whole side of salmon, a large striped bass or a halibut needs a fillet knife long enough to reach across the fish. The G-19 has a 27 cm flexible blade that covers the width of a large fillet, so it comes off the frame in long, even strokes with fewer stops and restarts that leave ragged flesh.The flex lets the blade follow the backbone and ride over the rib bones, and its length keeps the edge flat against the skin when skinning a full side in one pass. In a restaurant or fish market, that length saves time on every fish. For smaller fish the extra blade gets in the way, and a shorter knife is easier to steer.
Choosing a Fillet Knife LengthGlobal sells this knife as an 11-inch; the blade measures 10.6 inches (27 cm). For trout, snapper and other small and medium fish, the Global Classic 8-inch Flexible Fillet Knife is more practical, and the Global Classic 8.25-inch Swedish Fillet Knife suits skinning and trimming. Pull pin bones from salmon with the Global Fish Bone Tweezers. The Knife Merchant guide to knife shapes covers fillet knives in more detail. Learn More
