Japanese BBQ Knives & Accessories
Elevate your outdoor cooking with GLOBAL's Japanese BBQ Knife and Accessories collection. Authentic Japanese knives designed for expert precision, control and effortless slicing. Ideal for grilling enthusiasts and experienced pitmasters looking to bring Japanese-style grilling techniques to their BBQ setup. For more versatile, everyday grilling tools and heavy-duty, Western style BBQ Knives, see our BBQ & Grilling Collection.
What knives do you need for Japanese BBQ cooking?
Japanese BBQ cooking, such as yakiniku and robatayaki, requires Japanese knives built for accuracy and control compared to Western BBQ Knives built for power and volume.
What are the essential Japanese BBQ knives?
- A long, narrow slicing blade for slicing grilled or raw meats and fish and thin cuts of wagyu, short rib and sirloin.
- An ultra sharp chef's knife for controlled portioning.
- A petty knife/boning knife for removing sinew and detail work.
- A nakiri knife for uniform vegetable cuts.
How do I keep Japanese BBQ Knives Sharp? Learn how to sharpen your BBQ knives with GLOBAL's Knife Sharpening Guide.
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The iconic Global G-2 is a Japanese chef’s knife designed for everyday kitchen tasks such as slicing, chopping, and dicing. Featuring a thin blade, ultra sharp 15° edge angle, and lightweight stainless steel construction making it easier to handle than most Western chef's knives. Loved by professional chefs around the world, the award-winning G-2 is the best-selling Japanese kitchen knife ever made!
- 20cm Blade
- Cromova 18 stainless steel for corrosion resistance, durability and easy sharpening
- Hollow, sand-filed handle for perfect balance and control
- Ultra sharp 15° blade edge for smooth, effortless cutting
- Winner of Which Best Knife and the Housewares ICON awards
The GS-65 GLOBAL Utility Tongs & Server are the ultimate kitchen tool for safe, precise handling of hot food. Crafted from 18/10 stainless steel and designed with professional chefs in mind. These stainless steel tongs offer exceptional control and durability making them perfect for grilling, frying, serving and plating.
- 25cm Utility Tongs
- Rust & corrosion resistant
- High-quality 18/10 stainless steel
- Ergonomic design
- Lightweight utility tongs
GLOBAL Steak Fork with 3 robust 18-10 stainless steel prongs for enhanced grip and stability while cutting through meat. Effectively pierce meat fibres without tearing or shredding them, essential for enjoying perfectly cooked steaks.
- 3 x 5cm tines
- GLOBAL branding
- Ergonomic handle
- 18/10 Stainless steel
- Made in Japan
- Satin finish
- Pairs perfectly with the GLOBAL Steak Knife
The GT-002 Steak Fork is part of GLOBAL's GT Series of deluxe steel tableware items, designed to compliment your GLOBAL knife range. Each item is made from satin finished steel and features GLOBAL's famous black dots.
The GS-38 GLOBAL Paring Knife is compact precision tool with a 9cm blade designed for delicate kitchen tasks such as peeling, trimming and detailed ingredient preparation. Crafted in Japan, this premium petty knife combines exceptional sharpness and lightweight balance to deliver professional performance in any kitchen.
- Precision 9cm Blade
- Weighted hollow handle
- High-quality Japanese stainless steel
- Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
- Ergonomic design
The GS-38 is the weighted hollow handle alternative to the fully forged GSF-15 peeling knife.
• Available as part of GLOBAL 3 Piece BBQ Set
The G-5 Vegetable Chopper has been a long-time customer favourite as it makes chopping, slicing and prepping vegetables effortless. Taking inspiration from Japanese Usuba (Vegetable Knives), the relatively flat part of the blade is designed to effortlessly chop through fruit and vegetables by coming into full contact with the chopping board for a clean cut. The front of the blade is more curved so the knife can be rocked gently forward after each cut and encourage good technique.
- GLOBAL’s best selling vegetable knife
- 18cm Flat blade with curved front
- Weighted hollow handle
- Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
- Ergonomic design
Because of its popularity, there are quite a few variations of this knife. The equally popular GLOBAL GS-5 is the small version, the G-81 is the fluted version and there is a fully forged GF-36 for professional chefs as well.
A matching set of kitchen shears to compliment your range of GLOBAL kitchen knives. These scissors feature heavy weight cast steel handles with an inbuilt nutcracker for a versatile, heavy-duty pair of kitchen scissors. The steel blades are thick and strong and contain small teeth to help grip chicken fillets and other meats. These scissors will also fit into the butcher's steel slot on most ship shape GLOBAL blocks.
- Finely serrated 8cm blade
- Made in Japan
- Inbuilt nutcracker
- Cromova 18 stainless steel for durability & rust resistance
- Fully stainless steel construction for easy cleaning
- Available with stand in GS-103
The GS-11 Flexible Utility Knife is one of the more popular knives in the Global range and is frequently found in many of the sets where it fills the role of filleting, carving and 'general purpose' knife, hence its name. The GS-11 has a medium sized, 11cm flexible blade which is good for filleting small fish such as sea bass and for use as a small carving knife.
- 15cm Flexible blade
- Cromova 18 stainless steel for corrosion resistance, durability and easy sharpening
- Hollow, sand-filed handle for perfect balance and control
- Ultra sharp 15° blade edge for smooth, effortless cutting
- Hygienic one piece construction
The GNM-12 is Global Ni's flexible boning knife and is great for filleting fish with its long thin blade. Great for use with seabass, trout or even larger fish like salmon. The shape of the knife also lends itself to working well as a carving knife. If the GNM-12 is a bit big for you, consider the 12cm version the GNS-06.
The GLOBAL GS-25 Flexible Turner is a professional grade kitchen utensil designed for lifting, turning and serving delicate food with precision. Manufactured in Japan from high quality stainless steel, the flexible blade easily slides beneath fish fillers, eggs, pancakes and other fragile ingredients providing excellent control and minimising the risk of breakage.
- Flexible 14cm blade
- Ergonomic handle with thumb rest for added control
- Multi-purpose tool
- High quality, stainless steel blade
- GS-26 slotted version available
The G-3 is GLOBAL’s Classic carving knife, the ultimate kitchen knife for slicing and serving roasted meats with precision and ease. A specialist knife with a razor-sharp blade developed for clean, even cuts of turkey, roast beef, ham and other meats. A true kitchen essential because the best cuts of meat demand the best equipment.
- Professional carving knife for precise meat slicing
- Long & narrow 21cm blade
- Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
- Ergonomic hollow handle for comfort & balance
- Hygienic one-piece construction
We recommend pairing the G-3 meat cutting knife with one of GLOBAL's carving forks, either the G-13 or the GF-24 to make a carving set. The G-82 is the fluted version of this knife.
This 3 piece set is a great starter knife set for any GLOBAL NI fan. With a large chef's knife, medium vegetable chopper and small petty knife which, this Japanese knife set will cover the vast majority of any work you need to do in the kitchen.
- GN-009 20cm Oriental Cook's Knife
- GNM-07 15cm Vegetable Knife
- GNFS-01 9cm Paring Knife
GLOBAL NI are the second generation of GLOBAL Knives (Ni meaning 2). These Japanese knives have all you would expect of the GLOBAL range: razor sharp edges, Cromova 18 stainless steel and GLOBAL's famous, perfectly weighted hollow handles. What sets GLOBAL NI apart? The thicker blades, longer handles, slightly rounded spines and a perfectly balanced feel for superior control, comfort and precision.
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.
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 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.
The G-8 is more or less the G-9 bread knife without the serrations, but it makes a great carving knife, as it has a long and narrow blade. This carving knife makes excellent work of joints with no bones in. It will allow you to cut thin even slices of meat, so works best with hams, joints of beef, salmon and any de-boned lamb. It is a worthy alternative to the G-3, although we would suggest if you are looking for the standard carving knife to go for the G-3.
Elevate your kitchen with the GLOBAL NI 2 Piece Carving Knife Set crafted for chefs and home cooks who demand precision, durability and style. This premium knife set includes a carving knife and carving fork designed to work together for controlled slicing and serving of roasts, poultry and large cuts of meat.
- GNM-10 Carving Knife 21cm & GNC-01 Drop Forged Carving Fork
- GLOBAL NI thicker blade & longer handle
- Rounded handle for comfortable grip
- Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
- Ergonomic design
This 3 piece set contains a good starting set for any Global Ni fan. With a large, medium and small knife which will cover the vast majority of any work you need to do in the kitchen.
- GN-002 20cm Fluted Oriental Cook's Knife
- GNM-01 14cm Fluted Vegetable Knife
- GNFS-01 9cm Paring Knife
The G-13 is Global's first carving fork, made for Western style roasts. The sharp prongs will hold the joint in place whilst you carve, the rigid structure will allow you to control how you carve so that you have the perfect Sunday roast! The Global carving fork is made of the same materials as the regular G Series items and has the same handle, so it is comfortable and easy use.
An alternative to the G-13 is the G-24 which is a fully forged carving fork. It does the same job, but is flat. It is not as easy to use but fits in the drawer easily as the G-13 usually cannot be stored in one of Global's blocks.
Consider pairing with the G-3 carving knife for the perfect matching set.
The GF-31 is essentially the fully forged version of the more popular G-21 Boning knife. Both knives have long thin blades which make the knife good for getting between the skin and the meat of the fish. The main difference between the two knives is the addition of a bolster. The bolster gives a lot of extra protection by preventing hands from slipping forward onto the blade. The main drawback is the fact that this blade is not as flexible. There is a trade off between the strength of the fully forged blade and have a flexible knife. This makes the knife better for more regular use, in professional kitchen settings, where repeated use of the boning knife is needed.
The little brother to the G-1, featuring the classic GS Global handle, the GS-2 has the same blade, but shorter at 13cm. The round end to the blade allows you to slice into boney meat like chicken and duck without the tip of the blade catching in the bone. The GS-2 is basically the GS-3 with a rounded end and therefore can also be used as a general purpose cook's knife for cutting and chopping.
GLOBAL’s leather knife rolls feature 5 or 10 compartments designed to securely hold various blade sizes ensuring your kitchen knives stay organised and ready for use. Made from high-quality leather, GLOBAL leather cases, blade guards and sheaths will prevent damage, maintain sharpness and ensure your knives stay in top condition.
- 100% Italian buffalo leather
- Handmade
- Hardwearing & durable
- Store up to 5 or 10 knives
- Compact & stylish knife storage
GLOBAL’s knife wrap roll is ideal knife storage for professional chefs thanks to its portability and durability- transport knives with ease between kitchens and cooking events.
Whether you’re grilling at the barbeque, preparing drinks at the bar or cooking your favourite meal at home, GLOBAL’s leather apron offers excellent protection. Stylishly protect yourself and your clothing with this tough, long-lasting, leather cooking apron for chefs and home cooks.
- 100% Italian buffalo leather
- Handmade
- Hardwearing & durable
- Protection from stains, heat and sharp objects
- Comfortable & breathable
Global SAI fully forged carving fork. Perfect for holding your Sunday roast, with a handle to match your SAI carving knife. Global SAI are the third generation of knives from the Global/Yoshikin factory. Featuring 3 ply steel, 18/10 stainless steel wrapped around a hardened CHROMOVA18 core.
The handle design incorporates an ergonomic thumb rest which helps set the right grip for the best cutting technique.
The sharp prongs will hold the joint in place whilst you carve, the rigid structure will allow you to control how you carve so that you have the perfect Sunday roast!
The G-10 is a specialist salmon slicer. It has a really long and thin flexible blade that makes it suitable for this purpose only. These knives are typically used for cutting pieces of smoked salmon or trout, the blades are ideal for slicing long thin pieces, which is how smoked salmon is traditionally presented.
The handle is the same as other G series knives and is comfortable to hold. There is a gap of about a inch from the handle where the blade is not sharpened to provide a bit of protection. This is the longest knife blade that Global produce and as such does not fit in any of the blocks and also may not slot in a drawer. Ideally it needs to be put on a magnetic rack.
The GNS-06 is a small flexible utility knife made for the Global Ni range and is a good useful alrounder in any collection. The knife performs much in the same way as the GS-11 Global classic utility knife. Good for filleting small fish such as seabass and seabream or as a small carving knife for chicken and duck. The knife is available in a larger version as the GNM-12.
A beatiful Global Ni carving fork to match your Global Ni carving knife. The GNC-01 will hold your meat firmly in place whilst you carve your meat. The carving fork features smooth contours and sharp points designed both to hold the meat in place and check that it is cooked properly.
The SAI-02 is Global SAI's carving knife and is perfectly suited for the task. It has a long narrow blade suitable for carving even slices of your favourite joint. It is quite a substantial knife with a lot of presence and is best suited towards larger cuts of meat. The knife has quite a similar profile to the chef's knives and can be used as a multi purpose slicing knife.
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-05 Carving Knife features a long, narrow blade that is slightly curved to effortlessly glide through cooked meats and poultry. This specialist knife is stylish, functional and perfectly balanced allowing you to carve the finest slices for your Sunday roasts, BBQ’s, parties and buffets.
The SAI-02 is Global SAI's 21cm carving knife and is perfectly suited for the task. It has a long narrow blade suitable for carving even slices of your favourite joint. It is quite a substantial knife with a lot of presence and is best suited towards larger cuts of meat. The knife has quite a similar profile to the chef's knives and can be used as a multi purpose slicing knife.
The handle design incorporates an ergonomic thumb rest which helps set the right grip for the best cutting technique.
The sharp prongs will hold the joint in place whilst you carve, the rigid structure will allow you to control how you carve so that you have the perfect Sunday roast!
The GNM-11 is the fluted version of the GNM-10 carving knife. The knife is perfect for carving large joints of boneless meat. These knives also have long blades suitable for filleting large fish such as salmon and trout.
The G Series of Global knives is a classic collection of large longer bladed knives with weighted hollow handles, used for general food preparation. All knives are made in two parts with the blade and the handle being welded together. The blade itself is made of Cromova18, Global ’s special blend of Molybdenum Vanadium steel, which makes the knife hard compared to European blades and able to retain a decent edge for a long time. Global ’s special feature though is that the knives are ground down to a very acute angle (15 Degrees) down the face of each side of the blade. Rather than having a beveled edge, this is how Global knives are renowned for being so sharp and for staying sharp for such a long time. Global were one of the first Japanese brands into the UK market and have built up a cult following and the brand is well recognized. Always wash your knives by hand, dry thoroughly and never put them in a dishwasher. All Global knives are covered by the manufacturers guarantee against faults and defects. Knives should be stored in a block or other protective case to protect the blades and always kept out of reach of children. Knives cannot be sold to any person under the age of 18. When you place an order with us, you are confirming that you are 18 or older. Sometimes we may ask for proof of identification.
The G-29 is another fairly specialist knife in the G series line. The knife is suited for work with medium sized fish and is a bit of a cross over between a cook's knife and a chopper. It is also perfectly suited for cutting up chicken, turkey or other poultry that may be cooked whole.
The deep blade is designed to help the knife cut through bones to remove fish heads, tails and fins as the knife can be swung down onto a chopping board. Useful for preparing fish if you like to buy your fish whole, this knife will also create deep slicers to serve up.
The GF-100 is a Global chopping knife with an extra thick 4mm blade. This makes the knives somewhat heavier and thicker than traditional Global knives. The shape of the knife is specifically intended for chopping vegetables.
The GF-100 has a long flat blade designed to come into full contact with the cutting board with each stroke and create clean cuts of each vegetable. The deep blade will make easy work of heavy vegetables such as sweet potato, squashes and beetroot. With a fully forged blade, the GF-100 is more suited to the professional kitchen and chefs more accommodated to the weight and feel of a German knife.
We recommend the GF-100 for professional chefs who do a lot of chopping in the kitchen.
As a fully forged knife, the GF-100 is made from one piece of steel from the knife point to the end of the handle and contains a full tang. It feels substantially heavier and has a lot more presence than that of other knives, which is great if you think Global knives are a bit too light.
The Global GS-101 makes quick work of slicing meats, such as roasts and ham.
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 GUS-24 Utility Knife is great for chopping smaller foods such as shallots, avocado and cheese. This multiskilled knife shares many qualities of a chef’s knife but is well suited to working with smaller food items, allowing for more precise, delicate cutting work. The GUS-24 Utility Knife is also useful as a small carving knife.
The G-82 is Global’s classic carving knife, long and narrow to carve those perfect Sunday beef joints. There is only one G series carving knife and it is a specialist knife that is not well suited to other tasks, but that should not really matter, because the best cuts of meat demand the best equipment. Having a super sharp Global carving knife will ensure all your cuts of meat are thin and tender. We recommend pairing the G-82 with one of Global carving forks, either the G-13 or the GF-24 to make a matching set. Fluted to prevent food from sticking to the blade.
This paring knife is a good little utility knife to have around. Similar to the GSF-15 but with a hollow handle you can use this knife for cutting and slicing.
The GF-37 is Global's fully forged carving knife. It features a long 22cm blade, which can easily slice through the best cuts of meat. the addition of a bolster gives a bit of extra protection. With a long narrow blade the knife can also be used for filleting fish, slicing fish or preparing sashimi. It makes a poor chopping knife, because the blade is in line with the bottom of the bolster, meaning the knife can only really be used for slicing by drawing the knife backwards.
As a fully forged knife, it has a lot more strength than the standard Global carving knife and the GF-37 is fantastic for professional settings where a carving knife is needed in constant use. These make brilliant knives to use where food is brought to the table and carved in front of people, repeatedly.
It provides an alternative to the G-3, if you prefer a bolster on the knife.
GLOBAL’s kitchen knife and kitchen scissors set containing the award-wining G-2 Cook’s knife and the GKS-210 stainless steel shears. This premium knife set with scissors is a kitchen essential for home cooks, chefs and cooking enthusiasts.
- Versatile kitchen knife and shears
- Best-selling Japanese kitchen knife ever made!
- Winner of Which Best Knife and the Housewares ICON awards
- Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
- Ergonomic design
GLOBAL’s award-winning, versatile Chef’s Knife loved by professional chefs around the world. The G-2 delivers precision, durability and perfect balance making it a fantastic all-round blade for home cooks and professional chefs.
GKS-210 Kitchen Shears
GLOBAL Kitchen scissors with the iconic design to compliment your GLOBAL kitchen knives. Featuring heavy weight steel handles and steel blades that are thick and strong. The blade’s small teeth help grip chicken fillets and other meats and the central gripping device can be used as a nutcracker or jar opener.
Whether you’re grilling at the barbeque, preparing drinks at the bar or cooking your favourite meal at home, GLOBAL’s leather apron offers excellent protection. Stylishly protect yourself and your clothing with this tough, long-lasting, leather cooking apron for chefs and home cooks.
- 100% Italian buffalo leather
- Handmade
- Hardwearing & durable
- Protection from stains, heat and sharp objects
- Comfortable & breathable
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.
The Tachibana 3-Piece Knife Set is the perfect gift or starter set for a professional chef or cooking enthusiast.
- GU-01 20cm Chef’s Knife
- GUM-10 14cm Vegetable Knife
- GUF-30 9cm Paring Knife
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.
Like the Yanagi Sashimi knife the Tako sashimi knife is a specialist Japanese blade for slicing 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 the knife can be used to fillet and 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.
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.
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.
If you needed just one knife for your kitchen go for a quality chefs knife and if you are going for Global buy the G-2. The G-2 is the best-selling Japanese kitchen knife ever made! It can slice, dice, chop, and really do anything that you need. A multi-purpose all round blade that is included in virtually every knife set produced. It has won dozens of awards over the years testifying to the popularity of the blade. Global (represented by the G-2) has won the Which? Best Knife category 3 times in a row.
Further it has won the Restaurant Magazines Readers Choice Award 8 years in a row. Sharpest Knife by A La Carte Magazine, Design Plus in Frankfurt, Tried and Tested by Good Housekeeping Magazine, Best Kitchen Gadget by GQ, and the list is endless. After 25 years of its existence, it still stands out as the benchmark in the Global range to which all other Global knives and to which all other upmarket kitchen knife brands are compared. By owning a Global chefs knife you are joining the ranks of thousands of delighted home cooks and professional chefs.
The G-2 is available in many alternative sizes, bigger and small. The G-55 is 18cm and the G-58 is 16cm. They are the same knives in slightly smaller sizes and come with the large G series handle, meaning that the blade is a little shorter. This gives you more control or might feel less overwhelming if you are a smaller person, all these knives will do the same task in the kitchen, the size is just a matter of preference.
The G-16 and G-17 are the two biggest brothers of the Global cook's/chef's line at 24cm and 27cm respectively. These are typical chef's knives, good for any use in the kitchen. The size of these knives means that they are more suited for professional chefs in working kitchens. For home use we would recommend anything from the G-2 and downwards. Aside from the blade length, these knives have bigger more cylindrical handles and a more pronounced bolster to offer added protection.
A Yanagi is a specialist Japanese knife for slicing pieces of fish for sushi and sashimi. The long blade is to allow the chef to make long broad strokes to make sure that the cut is made in one go. Global's Yanagi Sashimi slicers are ground in typical Japanese fashion with a single bevel on the face of the knife. The single bevel is to allow professional chefs more control to control the thickness of the sashimi slices and make sure the cut is perfect for presentation.
Global make two versions of the Yanagi Sashimi, the G-11 has a 25cm blade and the G-14 has a 30cm blade.
A Yanagi is a specialist Japanese knife for slicing pieces of fish for sushi and sashimi. The long blade is to allow the chef to make long broad strokes to make sure that the cut is made in one go. Global's Yanagi Sashimi slicers are ground in typical Japanese fashion with a single bevel on the face of the knife. The single bevel is to allow professional chefs more control to control the thickness of the sashimi slices and make sure the cut is perfect for presentation.
Global make two versions of the Yanagi Sashimi, the other is the G-11 and has a 25cm blade.
If you needed just one knife for your kitchen go for a quality chefs knife and if you are going for Global buy the G-2. The 20cm G-2 is the best-selling Japanese kitchen knife ever made! It can slice, dice, chop, and really do anything that you need. A multi-purpose all round blade that is included in virtually every knife set produced. It has won dozens of awards over the years testifying to the popularity of the blade. Global (represented by the G-2) has won the Which? Best Knife category 3 times in a row.
The 15cm GS-11 is one of the more popular knives in the Global range and is frequently found in many of the sets where it fills the role of filleting, carving and 'general purpose' knife, hence its name.
The 9cm GS-38 is a beautiful little paring knife useful for lots of little tasks in the kitchen. It is the hollow handle alternative to the GSF-15 and often found in more recent sets.
The GNM-10 is the smaller version of the GN-005, created to fit better in the Global Ni blocks. It has a long thing blade just for cutting those perfect cuts of meat. This knife works really well with boneless joints of ham or even salmon.
Global's large handle slicer knives come in two sizes, the G-1 at 21cm and this model the G-6 at 18cm, there is also a small handle equivalent, the GS-2. It is listed as a slicing knife, or slicer knife because of its rounded blunt end. It is very similar to the G-2 in that sense but is designed for cutting meat into pieces, the idea behind the blunt end is that the tip does not nick or catch as you are slicing through meat and you can smoothly roll it into the cut. These slicing blades work particularly well on meat that is close to the bone, such as chicken or duck. Nevertheless, the size and shape of the knife lend it to being another all-rounder and this Global knife can be used as a multipurpose knife for cutting up vegetables.
Global's large handle slicer knives come in two sizes, the G-1 at 21cm and the G-6 at 18cm, there is also a small handle equivalent, the GS-2. It is listed as a slicing knife, or slicer knife because of its rounded blunt end. It is very similar to the G-2 in that sense, but is designed for cutting meat into pieces, the idea behind the blunt end is that the tip does not nick or catch as you are slicing through meat and you can smoothly roll it into the cut. These slicing blades work particular well on meat that is close to the bone, such as chicken or duck. Nevertheless the size and shape of the knife lend it to being another all-rounder and this Global knife can be used as a multipurpose knife for cutting up vegetables.
The G-95 Flexible Spanish Ham Slicing Knife features a long, narrow 25cm flexible blade designed for effortlessly producing thin, even slices of ham, salmon and other large cuts of cooked meats. The long blade allows you to slice across a large ham in one smooth motion and the narrow blade reduces friction to prevent slices form tearing. Ideal for achieving clean, delicate slices with minimal waste.
- 25cm Flexible blade
- Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
- Perfectly balanced ergonomic design
- Made in Japan
- Larger 31cm G-10 Slicer available
The GLOBAL GS-26 Flexible Slotted Turner is a professional grade kitchen utensil designed for lifting, turning and serving delicate food with precision. Manufactured in Japan from high quality stainless steel, the flexible slotted blade easily slides beneath fish fillets, eggs, pancakes and other fragile ingredients while allowing excess oils and liquids to drain away.
- Flexible 13cm slotted blade
- Ergonomic handle with thumb rest for added control
- Multi-purpose tool
- High quality, stainless steel blade
- GS-25 non-slotted version available
There are 3 different sizes of Global Ni cook's knives. The GN-009 is the most popular size with a good 20cm blade. It is the Global Ni equivelent to the best selling and award winning Global Classic G-2. If you are looking for one good knife, or one knife to start off your Global Ni collection, the GN-009 is probably where you should start. As cook's knives, they can be used for most kitchen tasks, slicing, chopping and cutting and are the 'go to' knives in the Global Ni range. The Global Ni cook's knife additionally comes in a 16cm size as the GN-008 and 26cm as the GN-010. The two smaller sizes also come in fluted versions as the GN-001 and GN-002.
Whether you’re grilling at the barbeque, preparing drinks at the bar or cooking your favourite meal at home, GLOBAL’s leather apron offers excellent protection. Stylishly protect yourself and your clothing with this tough, long-lasting, leather cooking apron for chefs and home cooks.
- 100% Italian buffalo leather
- Handmade
- Hardwearing & durable
- Protection from stains, heat and sharp objects
- Comfortable & breathable
The G-3 is Global’s classic carving knife, long and narrow to carve those perfect Sunday beef joints. There is only one G series carving knife and it is a specialist knife that is not well suited to other tasks, but that should not really matter, because the best cuts of meat demand the best equipment. Having a super sharp Global carving knife will ensure all your cuts of meat are thin and tender.
The GF-24 will hold your joints of meat securely in place while you carve your pieces of meat. The two tines on the end can be inserted into the meat to check that the meat is cooked as the juices run clear.
The G-57 is a chef's knife and like the standard Global chef's knives can perform most roles in kitchen. The G-57 is set apart from the other chef's knives by its deeper blade. So the knife is more predisposed towards chopping vegetables. If you just needed one knife for the kitchen, but that vast majority of what you are doing is cutting vegetables, we would recommend this blade. It is quite similar to a Santoku knife, in fact it's halfway between a classic chef's knife shape and a santoku.