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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
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.
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 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 Global GF-33, GF-34 and GF-35 are Global's fully forged chef's knives. As chef's knives they can perform any kitchen task. They can slice dice and chop and are generally all round multi-purpose knives. The GF series of chefs knives come in three sizes, a GF 33 is 21cm, GF 34 27cm and GF 35 30cm and the vegetable chopper GF 36 is 20cm
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 27cm is a particular favorite among professional chefs and found throughout restaurant kitchens all around the world.
We understand why there would be a decision to make between getting the cheaper G series knives like the G-2 or paying more for the pricier forged series. Both series of knives have the same blade, the same blade thickness and ultimately the same edge. The forged series however is likely to be a better option if the knife is being used every day is a commercial kitchen. It is a lot stronger than the G-2, but also consider the weight of the knife, as some chefs prefer to have a heavier blade in the hand.
The Global GF-33, GF-34 and GF-35 are Global's fully forged chef's knives. As chef's knives they can perform any kitchen task. They can slice dice and chop and are generally all round multi-purpose knives. The GF series of chefs knives come in three sizes, a GF 33 is 21cm, GF 34 27cm and GF 35 30cm and the vegetable chopper GF 36 is 20cm
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 27cm is a particular favourite among professional chefs and found throughout restaurant kitchens all around the world.
We understand why there would be a decision to make between getting the cheaper G series knives like the G-2 or paying more for the pricier forged series. Both series of knives have the same blade, the same blade thickness and ultimately the same edge. The forged series however is likely to be a better option if the knife is being used every day is a commercial kitchen. It is a lot stronger than the G-2, but also consider the weight of the knife, as some chefs prefer to have a heavier blade in the hand.
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.
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 chef's knife can be used for any purpose. It is a really good tough medium-sized chef's knife capable of performing a variety of kitchen tasks. It is built in the shape of Gyuto, a Japanese style knife, these knives generally have a flat part of the blade towards the heel for chopping, whilst the front half of the blade is curved for slicing and more precision work. The knife has a slightly kicked forward heel to it which provides a semi bolster for a bit of added protection. As a fully forged knife, it is stronger than the standard G series of knives and lends itself well for use in professional kitchen settings. A great knife if you are looking for one knife for all tasks. If however, you want something a little smaller, consider the GF-32 or GF-33.
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.
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
FAQs
Chef's Knives
Japanese chef’s knives:
· Lighter weight
· Thinner blades
· Sharper edge angles
· Excellent precision
Western chef’s knives:
· Heavier construction
· Thicker blade
· Better for heavy duty chopping
· Durable for tougher ingredients
GLOBAL chef’s knives combine Japanese sharpness with a durable stainless steel construction, making them popular among professional chefs globally.
How often your sharpen your chef’s knife depends on how often you use it, what you cut and how you maintain it.
For a home cook using a chef’s knife a few times a week:
• Honing (not sharpening): Once a week
• Sharpeing (whetstone/wheel sharpener): Every 3-6 months
For daily cooking or if you do a lot of prep work you might sharpen closer to every 1-3 months. If you only cook occasionally, it might be once or twice a year.
For more information on knife sharpening, discover GLOBAL’s Japanese Knife Sharpening Guide.
A well-balanced chef’s knife is one of the best kitchen knives for beginners and experienced cooks alike. We recommend the GLOBAL G-2 20cm Chef’s Knife as its lightweight balanced design makes it easy to manoeuvre and gives greater control to improve knife skills.
Yes. Japanese knives can significantly improve cooking as the thinner, sharper and lightweight design makes good technique easier and more consistent. With a sharp, well-balanced Japanese chef’s knife, you’ll get cleaner cuts which matters more than you might expect. Clean cuts mean less crushing and damage to ingredients like herbs, onions and fish meaning you get better texture and enhance flavours. A good Japanese chef’s knife that effortlessly slices through food also makes prep faster and less frustrating!