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Global Knives Review

Founded in 1985, Global Knives is one of the most popular brands.
Go into the kitchens of serious cooks and professional chefs and a global
knife will not be hard to find. Why? Because Global designs them as if
they were samurai swords. Translation: Global's knives are very sharp
and are made with blades that hold their edge for a very long time. Also,
the distinguished GS line, famous for its' lightweight design is the favorite
of chefs with carpal tunnel, arthritis or small hands. Ergonomics + contemporary
+ sleek design is the hallmark of Global. Mid-priced to high-end, people
shopping for cutlery with the above attributes will find Global hard to
beat.
BEST in GLOBAL
KNIVES:
7" Santoku
8" Chef's Knife
Review: Global GS Knives
Global knife line, GS, is the one most people know. This series includes
their signature lightweight ergonomic design favored by many. Pick-up
any Global GS and compare it to a heavyweight Western knife. You will
notice immediately the lightweight construction; yet each piece of cutlery
is precisely balanced and perfectly weighted. (there is actually sand
in the handle). Features include:
- Blades - Forged blades. Face sharpened edge beveled at 4 -5
mm. This feature helps the thin blade stay sharper longer. It also makes
it easier to sharpen
- Handles - Slip resistant stainless steel handles with puckered
design. Knives feature small handle diameters that are easy and comfortable
for small hands to hold
- Quality construction in the handle, tang and blade
- Modern Design
There is no bolster on the Global GS line, so as to reduce weight. An
added benefit to this is that each knife is easy to sharpen, especially
on larger chef knives. However, some chefs find the lack of bolster to
be a hindrance, especially when chopping foods such as garlic and herbs.
Review: Global Forged Line
If you prefer using a heftier knife, take a look at Global's forged line.
The heavier handle is a hunk of steel, not hollowed like the GS series
and balanced with sand.
Global Knife Selection
- Chefs knife, pairing, tomato, utility, bread knife, flexible boning,
vegetable
- Kasumi - Santoku, pairing, utility/boning, chef and carving
- Bunmei - deba, usuba, yanagi, sashimi
- knife sets - carving and 3 piece
- steak knives - 4 piece set
- block set - pieces: 6, 8 ,9, 10, 12
- storage accessories: magnetic knife rack,
professional carrying sets and cutting
boards
- Global sharpeners - shinkansen,
Minosharp, ceramic whetstones
Caring
Wash by hand with hot, soapy water immediately after use to prevent food
from sticking. Dry with towel, right away.
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