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How to Use a Sharpening Steel vs. Honing Rod

on Jul 17 2026

What's the difference between sharpening and honing? How do you use each method and how often? Learn how to keep your GLOBAL knives performing their best with advice for our knife sharpening expert.

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How Long Should a GLOBAL Knife Last? A Lifetime Guide

on Jul 08 2026

Make sure your GLOBAL knife lasts a lifetime with these helpful hints and tips!

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Understanding Cromova 18: The Steel Behind Every GLOBAL Knife

on Jun 10 2026

To fully understand your favourite GLOBAL knife, you must first understand the steel it is so masterfully crafted from - Cromova 18.

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Japanese Knife Sharpening How Tos

on May 21 2026

Global's knife sharpening guide: we answer the most commonly asked questions about knife sharpening and our GLOBAL knife sharpening expert explains how to sharpen your knife using a sharpening steel, a whetstone and a pull-through water sharpener.

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Time to Scrub Up – Hints and Tips for Looking After your GLOBAL Knives

on May 13 2026

Care for your knives the professional way these helpful hints and tips.

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To the Point – Essential Knife Sharpening Advice from the Experts

on Feb 18 2026

At GLOBAL, we believe that if you look after your knives, they will look after you! Crafted in Japan from Cromova 18 stainless steel with an ultra-sharp cutting edge, GLOBAL blades are renowned for a longer lasting sharpness. But as with all things in life, regular use means this sharpness will need a refresh every now and then. But where to even start? I asked our resident knife sharpening expert, Matt, some questions to help guide you in the right direction for each knife sharpening type.