Japanese Knives

The GS-95 Cheese Knife 10.5cm blade is specially designed to slice more easily through harder cheeses than the GS-10 as it has a shorter and slightly thicker blade. Made from the same Cromova18 stainless steel as other knives, this cheese knife features a serrated blade that is perfect for use cutting hard cheddar and Parmesan.

It is still a universal cheese knife and can be used for any kind of cheese. The holes on the blade make it easier to separate the cheese from the knife and the two prongs on the front of the blade can be used for serving.

This knife forms part of the Little Essentials range of knives that form a comprehensive knife collection suitable for just about any kitchen task.

The GS-83 is a smaller version of the GS-5 vegetable knife. It features the traditional Global sand filled hollow handle. This razor sharp knife was originally introduced to the series as part of the special Michel Roux Jnr collection of precision preparation knives. However it is now encompassed within our Little Essential Range of 12 Kitchen Knives that have been developed to form a comprehensive range of kitchen knives.

The GS-3 is a fantastic alternative to the GS-5 if you are not a fan of the handle. It carries out similar tasks and is suited for the preparation of a wide range of vegetables including larger produce such as carrots, potatoes as well as smaller items such as Brussel sprouts.

The GNFS-02 Utility Knife, the perfect all-rounder for effortless everyday prep. Designed for everyday precision, this premium Japanese knife sits between a chef’s knife and a paring knife. This fully forged small kitchen knife is made to be small but strong and is suitable for a variety of slicing, trimming and detailed kitchen tasks.

• 11cm Blade & flat handle
• GLOBAL NI’s small fully forged series
• GLOBAL NI thicker blade & longer handle
• Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
• Ergonomic design

GLOBAL Z marks the start of a revolution. The first ever all steel kitchen knife to combine stainless steel with a Diamond-Like Carbon Coating. With a ground-breaking material upgrade and striking new finish, the best-selling GLOBAL G-2 Chef’s Knife just got better.

• Limited Edition. Only 300 blades available
• 20% More durable
• Matte black finish
• Friction free cutting
• Enhanced corrosion resistance

What is a Diamond-Like Carbon coating?

DLC, or Diamond-Like Carbon, is a surface treatment that imparts diamond-like qualities to the blade. This results in significantly increased hardness and durability, enhanced rust resistance and a smoother blade for reduced friction during slicing.

Let the Global Z inspire you to elevate your cooking and experience confidence and ease with every cut.

The G-46 Santoku Knife 18cm is Global's full sized Santoku knife. Santoku is a Japanese word literally meaning 'three ways' and is used to describe the three cutting tasks that the knife is designed to do; slicing, dicing and mincing. The shape of santoku knives makes them brilliant for Western style cooking as the blade is flat, deep and powerful, which makes the knife really good for cutting up lots of heavy root vegetables, such as sweet potato, squashes and celeriac.

Global knives produces several variations of the Santoku knife; there are smaller versions of the Santoku, the GS-35 and the GS-37. Santoku knives are also well combined with fluting which helps prevent these vegetables sticking to the knife blades. The fluted version of the G-46 is the G-48.

The G-81 is the fluted knife in the classic Japanese Vegetable style. It is perfect for cutting vegetables from lettuce, onions, cabbage and cucumbers. If your a vegan or have recently taken on a more healthier lifestyle then this knife would be ideal in getting everything cut and ready. It also has a fluted edge which stops pieces of the vegetables getting stuck to the blade, this is because it collects pockets of air in the fluted area of the knife as you are cutting it which stops the vegetables from sticking.

You can also opt for a santoku knife which is a good all rounder and is also used by professional chefs for cutting vegetables but also do other stuff in the kitchen. The flutes will work particularly well for this knife as it is a specialist vegetable knife. These knives take their inspiration from Japanese Usaba (Vegetable Knives), the relatively flat parts of the blade are designed to chop through fruit and vegetables and come into full contact with the chopping board and give a clean cut. The front of the blades are more curved like a chef's knife, to allow the knife to be rocked gently forward after each cut and encourage good technique.

What is a bagel knife? Well, it took a long time to explain to our Japanese suppliers what a bagel was and why we eat so many of them. Apparently, it is a very American/British thing. That’s how the GS-61 came to be, offering a more affordable option than the G-9, also fitting into the smaller ship shape kitchen knife block.

• Designed for clean, even cutting without crushing the bread
• Japanese high carbon stainless-steel
• One-piece construction engineered for easy cleaning and hygienic cooking
• Durable, rust-resistant blades
• Part of the Water-Mizu and Air-Kaze knife block sets
  

The G-21 is a classically shaped boning knife and is considered to be the standard boning knife in the Global series, it is certainly the best selling Boning knife. The knife has a long narrow blade with is tapered to a very fine point. This allows the user to work round the bones in joints of beef, lamp or pork and cut out a sizable piece of meat.

The blade is also flexible, which is great for getting under the skin and filleting fish. There are quite a few boning and filleting knives in the Global range, but the G-21 has a bolster, this is useful where working with raw meat or fish can make the knife slippy, it helps to prevent any unfortunate accidents. There is also a fully forged version of the knife, the GF-31.

Global produce a universal cheese knife suitable for all different kinds of cheese, whether you like a hard cheddar or indulge in soft creamy bree. The Global cheese knife features holes in the blade to make it easier to push off sticky pieces. The knife blade is serrated and has two prongs suitable for serving. Order from the cheeseboard at the La Gavroche restaurant and you will be served by one of these knives.

The GSF-23 is one of a few steak knives made by Global and is great for use in tucking into big juicy fatty Rib eyes and Sirloins. It will saw effortlessly through fatty pieces of meat to give you nice clean cuts. In fact this knife has more in common with the other GSF utility knives than other steak knives as the main feature of the blade is the subtle serration in the blade. This makes the knife ideal for steaks but also works well as a utility knife for softer fruits and vegetables. It would make a great tomato knife, so is a multi function blade.

The GF-24 Carving Fork will hold your joints of meat securely in place while you carve clean, even cuts of meat every time. The two tines can be inserted into the meat to check that the meat is cooked as the juices run clear. A true kitchen essential because the best cuts of meat demand the best equipment.

• Professional carving fork for precise meat slicing
• 2 x 16cm Straight Tines
• More durable drop forged GF Series
• Ergonomic hollow handle for comfort & balance
• Hygienic one-piece construction

We recommend pairing with professional-grade carving knives such as the G Series G-3 Carving Knife for those perfect Sunday roasts. For a stronger carving knife, consider the GF-37, perfect for professional kitchens and commercial settings.

The name 'UKON' has many positive connotations in Japanese legend. Our favourite use of the word lies in the expression 'Tachibana No Ukon' referring to the Mandarin Tree that was symbolically planted on the right-hand side of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto. It was said to balance the Cherry Blossom Tree on the left-hand side, known as the 'Sakura No Sakon'. Together they replaced the Samurai Guards who had until then protected the Emperor, but who were deemed no longer necessary during times of peace.

In true GLOBAL tradition, the knife is constructed from the best Stainless Steel material and the UKON series features thicker blades to enhance performance. UKON knives are subject to even more precise grinding and finishing work, making them 10 percent sharper out of the box. The knives are designed with an ambidextrous thumb rest that sits closer to the blade for added control and efficiency. The underside of the handle features GLOBAL's trademark indentations, making UKON knives extremely comfortable to hold.

The Global Ukon GU-01 Chef’s Knife is a versatile all-purpose blade that excels at every cutting task you can think of in the kitchen. The GU-01 is great for chopping vegetables, meat and fish, and it can also be used to finely chop herbs or peel garlic. Whatever the task, slicing, dicing, chopping or mincing, you can rely on this chef’ knife to perform every time.