Special Occasion Japanese Knife Gift Ideas

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

 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
• Available in stainless steel G-91/SB

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.

Learn more with our Knife Sharpening How Tos.

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 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
• Available in stainless steel G-913/SB

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.

Learn more with our Knife Sharpening How Tos.

Global knives are supposed to be refined, delicate instruments for preparing food to exact specifications...not the G-12 Meat Cleaver. A heavy-duty chopper with a broad, rectangular blade, thicker steel and weighted construction to effortlessly break down large cuts of meat and separate joints. 

• Long 16cm blade & thicker steel
• Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
• Ergonomic hollow handle for comfort & balance
• Hygienic one-piece construction
• Traditional hole in the blade to hang on hook above a butcher's table

A durable knife for portioning meat, chopping dense vegetables and preparing lamb chops, spare ribs and more.

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

• Genuine 100% black leather
• GLOBAL branding
• Secure clipped button
• Hardwearing & durable
  
• Available in Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large

Discover our premium leather sheaths and knife cases for safe kitchen knife storage and transportation for those chefs and home cooks who have a larger knife collection.

Global Knife Roll for up to 9 Knives

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.

Global 25.5cm Diamond Sharpening 'Steel'

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.

To mark GLOBAL's 40th anniversary, we have a selection of limited-edition knife block sets. The G-52AN7-C 7 Piece Knife Block features the iconic 'ship shape' knife block set, with 6 of the most popular Japanese knives from GLOBAL. A high quality kitchen knife block set that makes a great long term investment for any kitchen.

• G-4 18cm Oriental Cook's Knife
• GS-61 16cm Serrated Bagel/Sandwich Knife
• GS-38 9cm Paring Knife
• GS-55 12cm Oriental Fluted Santoku Knife
• GS-58 11cm Oriental Cook's Knife
• GS-110 15cm Kiritsuke Knife

G-52AN7-B Knife Block Set available with G-83 Santoku Knife instead of G-4 Oriental Cook's Knife. For more kitchen knives designed for specific tasks, explore our specialist knives such as an ultra-sharp steel carving knife for controlled carving and perfect presentation. Or explore or extensive range of sets, from 6 piece knife sets to 3 piece starter sets, to find the right number of knives for your cooking style.