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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 GLOBAL GS-100 Cook's Knife features a 16cm blade that is ideal for a wide range of everyday kitchen tasks, from chopping vegetables and herbs to slicing meat and preparing fish. Its versatile design makes it an excellent all-round knife for both home cooks and professional chefs.
The GLOBAL GS-98 Cook's Knife features an 18cm blade that is ideal for a wide range of everyday kitchen tasks, from chopping vegetables and herbs to slicing meat and preparing fish. Its versatile design makes it an excellent all-round knife for both home cooks and professional chefs.
The GS-1 is the smallest stated cook's knife in the Global range with an 11cm blade and like all cook's knives is a multi purpose knife used for cutting, slicing and chopping. Use this knife for small kitchen work, cutting the leaves from strawberries or quartering oranges.
One of the best selling and award-winning knives in the GS range, and one of the smallest chef's knives GLOBAL makes. The GS-3 is a medium sized cook's knife that will perform a variety of kitchen tasks. It's 13cm blade is perfect for chopping, slicing and dicing small and medium sized produce. A versatile knife, useful for whether you want to cut up vegetables or slice meat.
The chef's knife is an absolute essential for any kitchen. This GS-58 Oriental Cook's Knife 11cm blade has a smaller blade for more precision and is suitable for most slicing, dicing and chopping kitchen tasks. The attractive kink in the blade gives the knife an 'oriental' styling, but it bears no meaning to the function of the knife. It is not designed specifically for oriental food, or oriental ways of using a knife, it is just a different shape of chef's knife. It does have a beautiful upward curve to the blade, which when cutting allows the knife to rock up and down on the chopping board, a bit like a mezzaluna.
This knife forms part of our Little Essentials range of small and medium knives that create a comprehensive knife collection to perform a large variety of kitchen tasks. These kitchen knives have the G-88/4444 dock that has been specifically designed to house this range.
The shape has been so popular that the second series of Global knives, the Global NI series, has been based on this knife design. There is a larger version of this knife available, the G-4 Oriental Chef's Knife and it also comes in a fluted version as the GS-59 Fluted Kitchen Knife 11cm.
This fluted kitchen knife is a really good all round all purpose knife to have in your kitchen.
Makes little tasks a pleasure!
The GS-92 is a medium sized cook's knife that will perform a variety of kitchen tasks. It has a nice medium-sized blade good for chopping, slicing and dicing and is useful whether you want to cut up vegetables or slice meat. This is the fluted version of the popular GS-3.
The fluted blade will help to stop food sticking to the blade.
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 G-78 is a cook's knife that will perform a variety of kitchen tasks. The blade good for chopping, slicing and dicing and is useful whether you want to cut up vegetables or slice meat. It features improved flutes to the blade to prevent sticking.
Global produce 3 of the standard fluted cook's knives in 20cm (G-61), 18cm (G-62) and 16cm (G-63) size blades.The G-61 is the fluted version of the best selling G-2 20cm cook's knife. The cook's knives are in the classic shape of the Western style cook's knife and so can perform any kitchen task, whether you need to slice, dice or chop. If you can only afford to get one knife, always buy one good chef's knife. These knives are represented by their non fluted equivalents the G-2, G-55 and G-58.
The main advantage to owning the fluted knife over the standard knives is the non stick properties of these blades. If you cut a lot of starchy vegetables, these knives are quite good as the veg is less likely to stick like glue onto the knives and get in the way of cutting things up.
The main downside to fluted blades is that the lifespa
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.
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 is the Global NI Series 16cm Oriental Cooks Knife. The Ni range features all of the things we have come to expect from Global knives; the unrivalled cutting edge, sleek distinctive design and impeccable balancing. But it is in the improvements in the Ni, designed by the original Global visionary Komin Yamada that make it truly one of the best range of knives around.
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.
This is the Global NI Series 26cm Oriental Knife. The Ni range features all of the things we have come to expect from Global knives; the unrivalled cutting edge, sleek distinctive design and impeccable balancing. But it is in the improvements in the Ni, designed by the original Global visionary Komin Yamada that make it truly one of the best range of knives around.
The smallest of the Global Ni cook's knives, a pretty little knife suitable for lots of little kitchen tasks.
If you needed just one knife for your kitchen go for a quality chefs knife like the G-55. It can slice, dice, chop, and really do anything that you need. A multi-purpose knife with an 18cm blade. It's slightly smaller size with the large G series handle gives you more control, especially if larger knives feel overwhelming. All chef's knives will do the same task in the kitchen, the size is just a matter of preference.
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 G-16 Large Chef’s Knife with a 24cm blade is designed for heavy duty-tasks, batch cooking and preparation for large gatherings. It is well suited for professional chefs in commercial kitchens thanks to its heavier weight, larger cylindrical handle and pronounced bolster for added protection. Improve meal prep speed and efficiency with this Japanese chef’s knife.
- Large chef’s knife with 24cm Blade
- Larger handle & pronounced bolster
- Extremely versatile kitchen knife
- Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
- Ergonomic design
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.
The SAI-01 is the leading knife in the Global SAI range. As the 19cm chef's knife it can perform any kitchen task and is the perfect all round knife including mincing, dicing, chopping and slicing. The handle design incorporates an ergonomic thumb rest which helps set the right grip for the best cutting technique. The 19cm chef's knife is a good size and is equivalent in the SAI range to the best selling knife in the classic range the G-2. Enjoy slicing through veg like butter with this massicely over spec'd knife. The cook's knife comes in two further sizes. The SAI-06, a 25cm chef's knife will be more suited towards professional chefs, the SAI-M01 at 14cm is the smaller version of the chef's knife.
The SAI-01 is the leading knife in the Global SAI range. As the 19cm chef's knife it can perform any kitchen task and is the perfect all round knife including mincing, dicing, chopping and slicing. The handle design incorporates an ergonomic thumb rest which helps set the right grip for the best cutting technique. The 19cm chef's knife is a good size and is equivalent in the SAI range to the best selling knife in the classic range the G-2. Enjoy slicing through veg like butter with this massicely over spec'd knife. The cook's knife comes in two further sizes. The SAI-06, a 25cm chef's knife will be more suited towards professional chefs, the SAI-M01 at 14cm is the smaller version of the chef's knife.
The SAI-01 is the leading knife in the Global SAI range. As the 19cm chef's knife it can perform any kitchen task and is the perfect all round knife including mincing, dicing, chopping and slicing. The handle design incorporates an ergonomic thumb rest which helps set the right grip for the best cutting technique. The 19cm chef's knife is a good size and is equivalent in the SAI range to the best selling knife in the classic range the G-2. Enjoy slicing through veg like butter with this massively over spec'd knife. The cook's knife comes in two further sizes. The SAI-06, a 25cm chef's knife will be more suited towards professional chefs, the SAI-M01 at 14cm is the smaller version of the chef's knife. For more versatile Japanese blades, why knot try the santoku knife, a all-round knife used by Japanese chefs.
The perfect starter knife for any kitchen. A special offer designed to let you experience the ultra-sharp precision and unrivalled balance GLOBAL is famous for.
Suitable for a variety of kitchen tasks, the GS-89 small cook’s knife is a versatile blade ideal for finely slicing and dicing vegetables, fruit, meat or fish.
- Precision 13cm blade
- Japanese Cromova 18 stainless steel
- Weighted hollow handle
- Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
- Ergonomic design
Crafted in Japan, this premium kitchen knife combines sharpness and lightweight balance to deliver exceptional performance and control making it a great first Japanese knife.