Special Occasion Japanese Knife Gift Ideas

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Genuine Leather
• Secure clipped button
• Black
  

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.