What is the Global G-2 Chef's Knife?

The 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!

What makes the G-2 Chef's Knife a cut above the rest?

• High-carbon 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

 GLOBAL Ceramic Pull-Through Water Sharpeners deliver unparalleled sharpness through simple and safe knife sharpening.

• 2 Stage Knife Sharpener
• Coarse & Fine ceramic wheels
• Sharpens any knife (non-serrated/with 15° cutting edge)
• Non-slip base
• Ergonomic handle

How to use your knife sharpener?

GLOBAL pull-through knife sharpeners are easy to use. Simply pour water into the wheel compartment and run your knife through each slot 7-8 times applying very slight, even pressure, moving from coarse to fine. Rinse and dry the knife before use.

How often should you sharpen knives?

Knife maintenance depends on individual usage. For regular use, sharpen every few weeks to maintain ultra sharp blades.

GLOBAL’s award-winning, serrated Bread Knife designed for effortless slicing of crusty sourdough, soft loaves and delicate pastries. The perfect gift for home bakers, bread lovers and professional chefs.

• Winner of Which Best Buy Award
• Innovative blade design
• Engineered for even slices of bread
• Ergonomic handle
• Corrosion resistant

Designed with serrated teeth with built in chambers, the G-9 clears crumbs easily, helping guide the blade to cut clean, straight and even slices without tearing or crushing the bread.

Global knives are supposed to be refined, delicate instruments for preparing food to exact specifications.... not the meat cleaver. It has one real purpose, to smash through bones to cut up portions of meat. The Global meat cleaver features a longer blade and thicker steel than ordinary G range knives to handle the repeated blows of going through bone and onto a hard cutting surface. Compared to most Global knives, it is the only knife which should be swung down like a hammer. Useful for preparing cuts of chicken, creating lamb chops or spare ribs. You can also use one of these knives for particularly heavy vegetables like butternut squash or pumpkin, where a smaller knife might get stuck.

The G-12 also comes with a traditional hole in the blade to be hung on hook above a butcher's table.

GLOBAL Ceramic Pull-Through Water Sharpeners deliver unparalleled sharpness through simple and safe knife sharpening.

• 3 Stage Knife Sharpener
• Fine, Medium & Rough ceramic wheels
• Sharpens any knife (non-serrated/with 15° cutting edge)
• Non-slip base
• Ergonomic handle

How to use your knife sharpener?

GLOBAL pull-through knife sharpeners are easy to use. Simply pour water into the wheel compartment and run your knife through each slot 7-8 times applying very slight, even pressure, moving from coarse to fine. Rinse and dry the knife before use.

How often should you sharpen knives?

Knife maintenance depends on individual usage. For regular use, sharpen every few weeks to maintain ultra sharp blades.

The GLOBAL GS-110AN special edition Kiritsuke Knife, a standout Japanese kitchen knife that functions as a small chef's or cook's knife for serious home cooks and professional chefs.

Traditionally, Kiritsuke knives are much larger with a straight, single edged blade. Due to their challenging nature, they are usually reserved for the most skilled Japanese chefs as a status symbol. Our smaller Kiritsuke pays homage to this traditional knife but with a slightly curved, double-edge blade and angled tip that aid in general cutting tasks. 

•           Multipurpose chef’s knife/slicing knife  
•       Special edition 40^th anniversary blade 
•       Slightly curved 15cm blade with angled tip
•       Double-edged blade
• Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge

Global Knife Roll for up to 9 Knives

Global 25.5cm Diamond Sharpening 'Steel'

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 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.

Elevate your kitchen with the GLOBAL Elements Air Kaze 7 Piece Knife Block Set. A premium Japanese knife set designed for professional performance and modern style, inspired by ancient Japanese philosophy. Featuring essential GLOBAL kitchen knives housed in a sleek designer knife block crafted from luxurious dark wood. This 7-piece set delivers razor-sharp precision, perfect balance and exceptional durability.

• G-77 20cm Fluted Chef’s Knife
• G-102 14cm Vegetable Knife
• GS-61 16cm Serrated Bagel/Sandwich Knife
• GS-92 13cm Fluted Santoku Knife
• GS-108/UT 12cm Utility Knife
• G-105 10cm Oriental Cook’s Knife
• Magnetic Wooden Knife Block

The Japanese element wind represents freedom, growth and expansion. Our Kaze set represents this through the magnetic knife block suspending your GLOBAL knives and the fluted blades creating air pockets to prevent food adhesion.

Elevate your kitchen with the GLOBAL Elements Water Mizu 7 Piece Knife Block Set. A premium Japanese knife set designed for professional performance and modern style, inspired by ancient Japanese philosophy. Featuring essential GLOBAL kitchen knives housed in a sleek designer knife block crafted from luxurious sapele wood, a striking red hardwood. This 7 piece set delivers razor-sharp precision, perfect balance and exceptional durability.

• G-83 18cm Fluted Oriental Cook’s Knife
• G-102 14cm Vegetable Knife
• GS-11 15cm Flexible Utility knife
• GS-90 13cm Fluted Santoku Knife
• GS-61 16cm Serrated Bagel/Sandwich Knife
• GS-38 9cm Paring Knife
• Magnetic Wooden Knife Block

The Japanese element water represents fluidity, adaptability and formlessness. Water embodies the ability to adapt and change. Mizu is represented in cuisine by fish and seafood. Our Mizu set contains fluted blades to symbolise the flow of water and the GS-11 flexible utility knife, which is great for filleting fish.

Global Knives, crafted in Japan to impeccable standards, feature Cromova 18 stainless-steel blades known for their razor-sharpness, hollow weighted handles, and a 15-degree convex cutting edge. Renowned for their distinctive design, these knives have maintained their popularity over the years. To mark their 40th anniversary, Global has introduced a selection of limited-edition knives and knife block sets.

Global's limited edition 40th Anniversary 7 Piece Knife Block features the iconic 'ship shape' knife block set, with 6 of the most popular knives from Global.

The Global 40th Anniversary 7 Piece Knife Block Set includes:

G-4 | 18cm Oriental Cook's Knife - The G-4 chef's knife is versatile for most kitchen tasks such as slicing, dicing, and chopping. Its performance closely matches that of the classic G-2 chef's knife, with the primary difference being aesthetic—the slight kink in the blade. This design element gives the knife an 'oriental' appearance but does not affect its functionality. Contrary to its appearance, the G-4 is not tailored specifically for oriental cuisine or techniques; rather, it offers a different shape compared to traditional chef's knives. Its gently curved blade facilitates a rocking motion while cutting, similar to a mezzaluna on a chopping board.

G-58 | 11cm Cook's Knife - The G-58 knife, measuring 11 cm, is a slightly smaller version of the same knife, featuring the large G series handle. The shorter blade offers better control and may feel less intimidating, especially for those with smaller hands. Regardless of size, all these knives perform the same tasks in the kitchen, making the choice largely a matter of personal preference.

GS-110AN | 15cm Kiritsuke Knife - The newest addition to the Global family, is the GS-110, a small 15cm Kiritsuke Knife. A Kiritsuke Knife, traditionally much larger and over 24cm in length is used by Japanese head chefs as a multipurpose knife for slicing. Kiritsuke knives typically have very straight blades, like the Japanese Usuba vegetable knives, but with the longer blade of a Yanagiba knife. Such knives are hard to use and are usually only wielded by the most skilled Japanese chefs as a symbol of status. Our small Kiritsuke pays homage to the true knife, with a slightly curved blade to aid general cutting and function as a small chef's/cook's knife.

GS-38 | 9cm Paring Knife - The GS-38 is a beautifully designed paring knife perfect for various small kitchen tasks. It serves as a hollow handle counterpart to the GSF-15 and is commonly included in newer knife sets. Its ergonomic hollow handle ensures comfortable handling, enhancing the overall user experience.

GS-55 | 12cm Fluted Oriental Santoku Knife - The GS-55 Oriental Santoku knife features flutes that prevent food from sticking to the blade while cutting. It's ideal for slicing, dicing, and mincing, making it perfect for small vegetables and fruits. This versatile knife is an excellent all-purpose tool for various kitchen tasks.

GS-61 | 16cm Bagel/Bread Knife - The GS-61 is suitable for most types of bread and is a more affordable alternative to the full G-9. Additionally, it serves well as a utility knife for vegetables with tough skins and soft interiors, making it excellent for slicing large tomatoes.

This high-quality zip up Global Gift Case is suitable for carrying up to 7 Knives. A secure and smart way to carry your knives around which is specifically suited to chefs. These Global Knife cases have strong cutting and puncture resistance.

Part of the extensive Global knife range from Japan. This curved chopping blade is razor sharp and makes easy work of herbs but can also be used to dice meat and fine chop onions. Known as a mincing knife in our range but also called Mezzaluna by the Italians (half moon) or Hachoir by the French, this culinary tool is a must have for any serious chef.

• Genuine Leather
• Secure clipped button
• Black
  

GLOBAL’s limited edition 3 piece chef’s knife set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of GLOBAL Knives, the perfect gift for chefs and foodies. This premium knife set includes the G-4 18cm Oriental Cook’s Knife, the GS-110 15cm Kiritsuke Knife and the GS-58 11cm Cook’s Knife.

• Limited edition cook’s knife set
• Versatile kitchen knives set
• Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
• Ergonomic design

The G-4 Oriental Cook’s Knife

The G-4 chef's knife is well-suited for a variety of kitchen tasks, including slicing, dicing, and chopping. Similar to the classic G-2 Chef's Knife, with the main difference being its appearance. The G-4 blade features n upward curve and ultra sharp pointed tip. The curved blade allows for a rocking motion, making it efficient for various cutting techniques.

The GS-110 Kiritsuke Knife

The traditional kiritsuke knife is seen as a status symbol for head chefs in Japan. Usually much larger, over 24cm in length, GLOBAL’s smaller version pays homage to this knife but with an easy to use 15cm blade. A multipurpose slicing knife for cutting fish, meat and vegetables.

The GS-58 Cook’s Knife

Featuring an 11cm blade, this oriental chef’s knife is designed for precision. Ideal for various kitchen tasks, it excels at slicing, dicing, chopping and other detailed work.

The 5 Piece Knife set includes all your kitchen essentials. A great range of knives for the professional chef or avid home cook. This set includes a G-2 20cm Chef's Knife, G-9 20cm Bread Knife, GS-5 14cm Vegetable Knife, GS-11 15cm Flexible utility Knife and GS-38 9cm Paring Knife.

A variety of knives for a variety of kitchen tasks including meat and vegetable preparation, filleting, carving and more intricate chopping and slicing tasks.

Treat the Valentine in your life to something really special this year!

As more and more people are getting more enjoyment of making homemade meals this year, this gift is perfect for an up and coming chef, or just a budding home cook. This set comes with a deluxe leather carry case, and a special edition FREE Global Power Bank worth £19.95.

The G-2 is the best-selling Japanese kitchen knife ever made! It can slice, dice, chop, and really do anything that you need. The G-9 is Global's classically shaped bread knife. It is a specialist knife, really for use with bread, and is good for the crackling on your Sunday roast. The GS-5 is the little brother of the G-5 vegetable chopper, with the same shape of the blade in a smaller proportion. The 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 GS-38 is a beautiful little paring knife useful for lots of little tasks in the kitchen.

This offer ends 28/02/2021 or while stocks last.

Elevate your kitchen with the GLOBAL Hiro Knife Block Set featuring the bestselling GLOBAL G Series kitchen knives housed in a sleek designer knife block. This 7 piece knife block set delivers razor-sharp precision, perfect balance and exceptional durability. A premium Japanese knife set designed for professional performance.

• G-2 20cm Award Winning Cook’s Knife
• G-9 22cm Award Winning Bread Knife
• GS-3 13cm Cook’s Knife
• GS-5 14cm Best Selling Vegetable Chopping Knife
• GSF-22 11cm Best Selling Utility Knife
• GSF-15 8cm Best Selling Spearpoint Peeling Knife
• Sleek Black Knife Block

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’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, this knife storage case 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.

• Takes Santoku and Vegetable Global G & GS blades between 11-16cm
• Genuine Leather
• Secure clipped button
• Grey

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

G-2 Cook’s Knife

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

Elevate your kitchen with the GLOBAL Elements Air Kaze 3 Piece Knife Set. A premium Japanese knife set designed for professional performance and modern style, inspired by ancient Japanese philosophy. Featuring essential GLOBAL kitchen knives that deliver razor-sharp precision, perfect balance and exceptional durability.

• G-77 20cm Fluted Chef’s Knife
• GS-90 13cm Fluted Santoku Knife
• GSF-15 8cm Peeling Knife

The Japanese element wind represents freedom, growth and expansion. Our Kaze set represents this through the magnetic knife block suspending your GLOBAL knives and the fluted blades creating air pockets to prevent food adhesion.

Canvas Global Carrier Bag

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Global Classic Range 35th Anniversary Special Edition Cromova18 Stainless Steel Hollow Handles Rockwell C56-58 Acute 15 Degree Cutting Edge Handwash Only Designed by Komin Yamada Made in Japan

The G-2/AN is the best-selling Japanese kitchen knife ever made! It can slice, dice, chop, and really do anything that you need.

The G-9/AN is Global's classically shaped bread knife. It is a specialist knife, really for use with bread only.

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 GS-21/8 blades themselves are not sharp, but are flexible making these knives great for getting under any food that is frying like eggs or burgers, or for controlling runny food whilst cooking. You can also use these knives for spreading icing.

The GS-11/AN fills the role of filleting, carving and 'general purpose' knife.

The GSF-15/AN is a little 8cm blade that is good for all those small kitchen tasks.

The G-74 Sharpening 'Steel' allows you to sharpen your knife using the western method of sharpening. Although we recommend using a whetstone or a pull through sharpener.

The GS-20 is one of three different fish bone tweezers produced by Global. The two prongs perfectly touch each other to grip the smallest bones to make sure you get the perfect fillet of fish.

The GS-76 Global Peeler P Shape is the other version of the GS-94 which is a more popular version of the Peeler because of its shape that allows you to cut from the front rather than the P shape which is side angle.

The set comes with a deluxe leather Global branded leather knife roll and bib apron.

New to the UK market! With the 8-Piece Knife Block Set you are assured of having the right knife at hand to fulfil your grandest culinary ambitions. What's more, this exceptional knife set comes complete with a convenient storage solution in the form of a lovely beechwood block. The word Takashi means ‘esteem', 'honour’ and 'ambition' in Japanese and we are sure you will hold your new knife block with esteem and display it with honour! The beechwood block also provides s a softer storage solution for your knives and has the added bonus of containing natural anti-bacterial qualities.

Set Contains: G-2 20cm Chef’s Knife, G-97 20cm Bread Knife, GS-60 15cm Utility Knife, GS-5 14cm Vegetable Knife, GSF-22 11cm Utility Knife, GSF-15 8cm Peeling Knife, GKS-210 Kitchen Scissors plus a Beechwood Knife Block.

Love the wood but want a different storage solution? Have you seen our Hikaeme 6pc In-Drawer Knife Set?

Professional Global Knife Case

New to the UK market! The Hikaeme In-Drawer Knife Dock Set includes 5 best-selling knives all housed in a beautiful beechwood storage unit. This beechwood in-drawer knife dock includes markings near the handle to help quickly identify each blade and includes a finger pull to remove the set from the drawer easily. The name Hikaeme translates to "humble, moderate and reserved" in Japanese as the knives are hidden in the drawer, allowing more bench space for prep work. Opening your drawers has never been such a delight and the beechwood provides natural anti-bacterial properties.

This knife dock also contains 2 new and unique knives. Normally the smaller paring and utility knives form part of the GS range which feature the smaller handles. However all the knives in this dock set have been created equal. Therefore they look neat and tidy in the dock with the handles the same length.

Set Contains:

G-2 20cm Cooks Knife
G-102 14cm Vegetable Knife
G-97 20cm Bread Knife
G-103 15cm Utility Knife
G-104 10cm Paring Knife
Beechwood In-drawer storage dock

If you are a fan of the wood but like to display your knives in a block, then check out our new Takashi 8 Piece Knife Block Set.

Elevate your kitchen with the GLOBAL Elements Water Mizu 3 Piece Knife Set. A premium Japanese knife set designed for professional performance and modern style, inspired by ancient Japanese philosophy. Featuring essential GLOBAL kitchen knives that deliver razor-sharp precision, perfect balance and exceptional durability.

• G-4 18cm Oriental Cook’s Knife
• GS-11 15cm Flexible Utility Knife
• GSF-46 8cm Peeling Knife

The Japanese element water represents fluidity, adaptability and formlessness. Water embodies the ability to adapt and change. Mizu is represented in cuisine by fish and seafood. Our Mizu set contains the GS-11 Flexible Utility Knife which is great for filleting fish.

The G-58 is the smaller alternative to the award winning G-2. It is 16cm in length which makes it easier to use for those with smaller hands.

The GS-14 is basically the GS-11 with large serrations in the blade. A multi function knife, the serrations allow the utility knife to cut through tougher materials such as bread or allow it to be used with fruits and vegetables with thick skins and soft centres. 

Global Steak Knife to match other items of Global cutlery. This item is more like a traditional table knife, but Global also make several other shapes of steak knife. The hollow handle does make this knife somewhat more comfortable in a traditional table setting.

Global's GT series of deluxe steel tableware items are designed to compliment your Global Knife range. Each item is made from Satin finished steel and contains Global's famous black dots.

This Global Steak Knife & Fork Set contains four GT-001 Steak Knives, four GT-002 Steak Forks and its own storage RACK

4 pce Knife Set inc Case

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

This leather case has been designed for global knives, this one, in particular, is an exclusive item that fits GU-01 Ukon Vegetable knife. it will keep your knife safe and is ideal to keep in the drawer in your kitchen or it can be added into a chef's knife case. If you want to keep your new Ukon knife looking great for many years to come then this is perfect. 

Global 7 pce Gift Knife Case Set

This G-666/KD Special Edition 8 Piece Global Knife set is perfect for chefs as comes with a handy zip carry case that safely stores this large range of Global Knives. These high-quality Global Knife cases have strong cutting and puncture resistance.

The Set contains: 
G-2, 20cm cooks knife
G-9, 22cm bread knife
GS-11, 15cm flexible utility knife
GS-35, 13cm santoku
GSF-46, 8cm peeling knife
GS-21/6, 15cm spatula
G-74, 22cm ceramic sharpener
All in an easy zip-carry knife case.

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.

Global 7 pce Gift Knife Case Set