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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 carefully curated selection of GLOBAL NI knives with a sleek, magnetic knife rack for secure, space saving storage.

• GN-009 Oriental Cook’s Knife 20cm
• GN-008 Oriental Cook’s Knife 16cm
• GNM-09 Bread Knife 21cm
• GNM-06 Vegetable Knife 14cm
• GNFS-01 Paring Knife 9cm

What sets GLOBAL NI apart from the original GLOBAL knives?

Thicker blades with slightly longer handles and a more rounded spine for improved control and comfort using a pinch grip.

If you needed just one knife for your kitchen go for a quality chefs knife and if you are going for Global buy the 20cm 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.

The 14cm GS-5 is the little brother of the G-5 vegetable chopper, with the same shape of blade in a smaller proportion. 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.

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

This 3 piece boxed set is the latest box set to be released from Global as part of the Autumn Nakiri promotion. It is priced at £199.95 which is the same price as the 3 piece santoku set which is on the website but features a better array of products. It is an ideal starter set for someone who is new to cooking or perhaps even a chef that needs just a few knives to get started in the kitchen. It has a 20cm Chef's knife with a fluted edge, it is a great all rounder in the kitchen and is particularly good for cutting meat because of its size and its fluted edge which stops the meat from sticking to the blade. Then you have a 14cm Nakiri knife which is great for cutting small vegetables and leafs for salads such as rocket, lettuce etc, it is also available to purchase separately with the product code being GS-91 at a cost of £79.95. The set is then completed with a 8cm paring knife which is ideal for small tasks in the kitchen and would likely be your go to knife in the kitchen for cutting small fruit or toast and for everyday use.

The GF-98 Global Forged Cook's Knife 20.5cm Blade is one of Global's fully forged chef's knives. An incredibly versatile knife, it is ideal for preparing meat or vegetables. As a chef's knife it can be used to perform most kitchen tasks and is particularly suited to a commercial kitchen. Additionally the GF-98 Global Forged Cook's Knife 20.5cm offers a smaller blade than some of the other knives in this series so can be used for slightly more intricate kitchen tasks.

The full forged knives are heavier and more robust than the standard G series knives and so they make great professional chef's knives.

The G-83 GLOBAL Oriental Santoku Knife is a premium Japanese chef’s santoku knife designed for effortless slicing, dicing and chopping. Featuring a fluted blade that creates air pockets to aid with food release for smoother, cleaner cuts, this Japanese kitchen knife excels at everyday food prep. The G-83 GLOBAL Santoku knife is fluted version of the G-4 cook's knife making it a multipurpose knife suitable for a variety of kitchen tasks.

• Extremely versatile Japanese chef’s knife
• Fluted blade for reduced food adhesion
• Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
• Perfectly balanced ergonomic design
• Made in Japan

Santoku means ‘three virtues” or “three uses” in Japanese which refers to the santoku knife’s ability in slicing, dicing and chopping and its design which handles meat fish and vegetables. That’s why a santoku knife it is considered an all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife.

Global 30cm Diamond Sharpening 'Steel'

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.

GLOBAL Classic's 2 Piece Carving Set featuring the G-3 Carving Knife and G-13 Curved Carving Fork for effortlessly cutting thin and even slices of turkey, chicken, beef and more. The carving knife is designed with a long, narrow, ultra-sharp blade and the carving fork's sharp prongs and rigid structure securely hold the joint in place while you carve so you have the perfect Sunday roast. Both the carving knife and fork are crafted in Japan from premium Cromova 18 stainless steel with hollow, sand-weighted handles for perfect balance because the best cuts of meat demand the best equipment.

• Long, narrow 21cm blade
• Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
• Bent carving fork with 16cm tines
• Ergonomic handles for balance and comfort
• Cromova 18 stainless steel for durability & rust resistance

For a more comprehensive good set of knives for kitchen prep work discover our range of knife block sets to expand your basic knife collection.

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

GLOBAL's 7 Piece Knife Block Set form the GLOBAL Classic range featuring a selection of knives to cover most everyday kitchen tasks. A cohesive knife block set for optimum kitchen organisation featuring a Global knife block for safe and practical knife storage.

• G-2 20cm Chef's Knife
• G-9 22cm Bread Knife
• GS-5 14cm Vegetable Knife
• GS-11 15cm Utility Knife
• GSF-15 8cm Paring Knife
• GSF-22 11cm Utility Knife