Japanese Knives

The G-47 is essentially a Western style version of the Yanagi Sashimi Slicer and works the same way. The G-47 knife has the typical 15 degree bevel on each side of the blade as per the standard G series. It can be used for a number of kitchen tasks. It makes a great carving knife and is perfect for slicing big pieces of your favorite cut of meat. It also makes a good fish filleting knife or for use making sashimi.

The GNM-04 has a flexible blade making this knife a virtual utility knife for all sorts of kitchen tasks. It can be most similarly compared to

The GN-005 is Global Ni's larger carving knife, also known as a slicer knife. Perfect for carving Sunday roasts or filleting large fish.

What is the G-58 Cook's Knife?
The G-58 is a 16cm Japanese Chef's Knife. This blade is slightly shorter than the standard 20cm G-2 but with the same larger G Series handle for more control.

What is a Japanese Cook's Knife used for?

A cook's knife or chef's knife is a versatile, all-purpose tool designed for chopping, slicing and mincing vegetables, meats and herbs.

What size chef knife to get?

All chefs knives are multipurpose kitchen knives, the size is just a matter of preference.

Larger chef's knives like the 24cm G-16 and 27cm G-17 are more suited for larger tasks and higher volumes, perfect for professional chefs in working kitchens. 

For home use we recommend anything from the 20cm G-2 or 18cm G-55 downwards. These knives are suitable for most users, offering the best versatility for slicing, dicing and chopping.

For more intricate tasks and smaller hands, opt for smaller blades like the 16cm G-58 or 13cm GS-3.

The Global Ni Oriental Fluted Cook's Knife is one of the few fluted blades within the Global Ni range. The blade is Orientally styled which means the top of the tip of the blade is slightly raised which enables you to use a rock n' chop method. Secondly the size, 16cm makes it a knife for all medium to easy tasks in the kitchen so it becomes the go-to knife of choice due to its range of uses. Finally, the blade comes with flutes that helps stop food from sticking to the blades which makes it very efficient when doing repetitive kitchen task saving you time and energy. Global Ni handles retain Global’s famous dimples to provide grip and with a seamless join between the handle and blade retain Global’s distinctive look and design. The cook's knife is the multipurpose workhorse of the kitchen. Perfect for mincing, cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work.

Like the Yanagi Sashimi knife the Tako sashimi knife is a specialist Japanese blade for precision slicing raw fish. It is discernible from the regular Yanagi Knife by the flat end to the blade. Specifically the Tako part stands for octopus in English. The knife is generally used in the Tokyo area of Japan as a octopus slicer, but it can be used as a filleting knife for medium sized fish.

Like other traditional Japanese knife blades, this knife has a bevel on only one side of the blade, to help achieve even slices.

The GS-4 is Global's small version of the Deba Bocho knife, a small version of the G-7 Deba, a Japanese style kitchen knife used to cut mostly fish but also meat. This knife has the traditional Japanese one sided grind so is not suitable for Western style preparation. It can be used for cutting, filleting and slicing smaller fish. A perfect small utility knife for Japanese chefs who use a larger Sashimi or Deba knife and need something for lighter work.

The smallest of the Global Ni santoku knives, the GNS-03 should be seen more of as a petty knife suitable for little kitchen task as a utility knife. A really nice all round knife to complete sets.

The Global Oriental Cook's Knife definitely suits a wide range of kitchen tasks. With the combined functionality of your chef's and vegetable knives, this sharp yet balanced blade lets you make perfect cuts out of smaller and more delicate produce like tomatoes. The rigid blade can rough chop anything, from your soft dried fruits to hard nuts.

The GNM-09 is a specialist bread knife designed for effortless slicing of crusty sourdough, soft loaves and delicate pastries. Featuring serrated teeth with built in chambers, this Japanese bread knife clears crumbs easily, helping guide the blade to cut clean, straight and even slices without tearing or crushing the bread.

• 21cm Serrated blade
• Cromova 18 stainless steel
• Innovative blade design
• Engineered for even slices of bread
• Ergonomic handle
• Corrosion resistant

The GNM-09 is comparable to the popular G-9 knife in the Global classic range, but features the GLOBAL NI thicker blade, longer handle, slightly rounded spine and perfectly balanced feel for superior control, comfort and precision.

The Global Ni Oriental Fluted Cook's Knife is one of the few fluted blades within the Global Ni range. The blade is Orientally styled which means the top of the tip of the blade is slightly raised which enables you to use a rock n' chop method. Secondly the size, 20cm makes it a knife for all medium to hard tasks in the kitchen so it becomes the go-to knife of choice due to its range of uses. Finally, the blade comes with flutes that helps stop food from sticking to the blades which makes it very efficient when doing repetitive kitchen task saving you time and energy. Global Ni handles retain Global’s famous dimples to provide grip and with a seamless join between the handle and blade retain Global’s distinctive look and design. The cook's knife is the multipurpose workhorse of the kitchen. Perfect for mincing, cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work.

This GS-108HSE Half Serrated Steak Knife is the perfect tool for slicing into a juicy meat steak. With a medium sized blade at 12cm, it can also be used as a utility knife. It makes up part of our new Little Essentials range of 12 kitchen knives with smaller handles for easy use. This steak knife will make life in the kitchen easier as is a versatile knife which is perfect for cutting through tough pieces of meat such as beef, pork or duck. It is also fully capable of prepping your veggies.

The GS-108HSE is comfortable to hold and a great addition to your dinner table. Its supremely sharp blade can be stored in our Little Essentials Knife Dock Set for safety. This new steak knife from Global ® retains the high-quality craftsmanship and finish.