The Global G-9 Serrated Bread Knife from Yoshikin brings one piece forged construction and the famous edge holding ability of CROMOVA-18 stainless steel to a pastry knife design. On the surface these knives look simple, with a clean flowing appearance and a modernistic ergonomic handle. Even the grip ...

Because Global's fine chef's knives are too hard to safely sharpen with a honing steel, that company recommends flat waterstones for touching up the blades when they need attention. Many home chefs find it difficult to hold the right blade angle when restoring the acute bevel these knives require. ...

Global's 5" utility knife, with all the unique features of that company's fine knives, is a good pick if you need to fill out a short list of Global chef's blades. Combined with a Santoku and a paring knife, you'll have a set that will span the range of ...

It's still my opinion that the best way to sharpen a knife is with a flat stone--but the reason I feel that way is that I've had lots of practice. Many people find that skill difficult to learn, so there has always been a market for a simpler method. ...

I like forged steel knives--I always find it hard to admit that stamped steel blades can actually outperform the older patterns for some applications, and the Santoku pattern is one of those. Dependent on light weight, thin steel, and streamlined designs, the Santoku is a perfect example of a ...

Amongst the first companies offering Japanese knives to the US mass market, Global earned a spot in the hearts of cooks everywhere, including chef turned author, Tony Bourdain.

I've always thought that Global makes a fine looking knife with a futuristic aesthetic that is equally functional. Global knives offer a fine ...

Global Cutlery first introduced its fine Japanese style chef's knives to western markets in the 80's; their light and efficient knives, like the 4.5" Utility blade here, still surprise American and European chefs with thin hard forged blades ground to a fine taper and balanced by slim stainless steel ...

With a Western style shape and the fine technical details of the best Japanese chef's cutlery, this 3 1/2 inch Paring knife from Global--the first to introduce Japanese gourmet quality knives to western kitchens--combines several of the excellent qualities of both knife making traditions.

The flat taper-ground forged blade is strong ...

The days when every kitchen had a well used cleaver are well in the past along with the days where people routinely butchered their own meat and poultry. These days, the closest to a cleaver most people have come is the latest slasher movie at the multiplex. However if ...

I've always liked Global knives. The futuristic look has always appealed to me and they always feel comfortable and well balanced. Additionally, the steel used by Global is significantly better than that used by comparable Western makers like Henckels and Wusthof, so it can take a more acute edge and ...

While most other knife makers are watching and mimicking each other, Global stands by its unique design.

They were the first to introduce razor-sharp, lightweight Chef's knives to Western kitchens nearly twenty years ago. In doing so, they've gained something of a cult following.

Couple that with design features you won't find on ...

Take Global's unique styling and engineering and apply it to the old standby -- the steak knife -- and you get this powerhouse.

Not many makers apply their high-end features to the lowly steak knife, but Global has given it a go and it makes a world of difference.

These knives feature stainless steel ...

The Deba knife is a Japanese-style Chef's knife, ideally suited for butchering fish or slicing through hard vegetables. It's hefty enough to cut through fine bones, but is certainly not the heavyweight that a cleaver is.

This Deba sports all the features you've come to love from Global -- light weight, sand-filled ...

Ah, Global... You either love 'em or hate 'em.

Global ushered in a new era in kitchen cutlery 15 years or so ago, introducing the world to Japanese steel and their resulting razor-sharp knives.

If you like a good story, you can read more about that in our article on the ...

CooksDen's Best $350 Kitchen Knives
Global Knives are known for their razor-sharp edges, lightweight feel and funky contemporary styling.

This set consists of five essential kitchen knives and nothing more. It features an 8" chef's knife, an 8.25" carving knife for slicing meats, 8.75" serrated bread knife, 5.5" utility knife and a 4" paring knife.

As ...

Designed in Japan, this 7-inch knife from Global is optimized for slicing and chopping vegetables.

The blade is specifically balanced with a precise amount of sand in the handle to achieve the correct balance. It is lightweight with a blade constructed from molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel.

The blade is also face ground with a long ...

This Global knife has got their sure-grip comfortable handle, razor-sharp blade and their patented sand-filled handles for creating the perfect balance. Can't really go wrong with this one -- but do note the size. It's somewhat large for that kind of knife.

There's a lefty version as well as a right. There must be more left-handed sushi ...