Japanese Knife Block Sets

GLOBAL's 10 Piece Knife Set, a comprehensive set of Japanese knives from the GLOBAL Classic range. Be prepared for any kitchen task with this premium set of kitchen knives and shears. GLOBAL knife block sets come with a dedicated knife block for storing your premium kitchen tools in a range of alternative kitchen storage or set configurations such as a 6 piece knife block set.

• G-2 20cm Chef's Knife
• G-3 21cm Carving Knife
• G-9 22cm Serrated Bread Knife
• G-21 16cm Boning Knife
• GS-5 14cm Vegetable Knife
• GS-11 15cm Utility Knife
• GSF-15 8cm Paring Knife
• GSF-22 11cm Utility Knife
• GKS-210 Kitchen Shears
• Stainless Steel Knife Block

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. 

The G-9 is Global's classically shaped bread knife. It is a specialist knife, really for use with bread only. The teeth are made to saw through the crust of bread but could also be used for some tough meats, for example crackling. The funny thing is, the Japanese do not really eat bread and so it is one of those products that they never really understood! If you look closely at the knife blade you will see that on the face of the knife, the teeth have a chamber whilst on the back of the knife, the face is flat. When you cut into bread, you will automatically cut inwards in a curve rather than straight down and the chamber is there to help correct this so that your slicers will be more of a similar thickness all the way through. Whilst the G-9 can be used by left handers, the set up is right handed. 

The 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 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-11 has a medium sized blade at 11cm which is good for filleting small fish such as sea bass. The blade is also flexible which makes it suitable for this purpose. 

The GSF-15 is the most popular petty knife in the Global range and is very often found in set combinations. Its little 8cm blade is good for all those small kitchen tasks, peeling, cutting fruit and small delicate kitchen work. This knife can cover all the tasks of the other GSF range and is a classic all-rounder. 

The GSF-22 has been named a utility knife as it is really good for anything. Being in the GSF range it is also fully forged and quite a bit more robust than the GS-11 (the hollow handled version). It is a brilliant knife and often included in various block sets. Long enough as well to fillet fish or use as a small carving knife it really does pay homage to its title as a 'Utility Knife'.

The collection is then completed with the Global GKS-210 kitchen scissors. They feature heavyweight cast steel handles and feel very substantial whilst held. The steel blades are thick and strong and contain small teeth to help grip chicken fillets and other meats. Between the handles, you will also fit a nutcracker.

Earth or Tsuchi represents the hard solid objects of the world, the most obvious examples being rock and stone. Earth stands for stability and is highly resistant to movement or change.

Our Global Tsuchi sets stand proud a firm, like a rock with a sloping universal block holding knives firmly in place.

Our Tsuchi sets represent vegetables in cuisine. Each knife block set highlights the G-46 Santoku Knife, which is a multipurpose cook’s knife, but acts as a great vegetable knife.

A GLOBAL Classic knife block set with a curated selection of knives to handle most kitchen tasks. Trusted by professional chefs worldwide, GLOBAL knives are crafted in Japan from high-quality stainless steel to deliver razor-sharp edges, superior edge retention and outstanding durability. 

• G-55 18cm Cook's Knife
• GS-61 16cm Bread Knife
• GS-5 14cm Vegetable Knife
• GSF-15 8cm Paring Knife
• GSF-22 11cm Utility Knife

Explore our extensive range of knife sets for alternative knife storage and sharp kitchen knife set configurations.

SAI Cylinder Engine Block

The ‘Team SAI’ knife block features 5 stainless steel cylinders made from the finest 18/10 material. One of 3 Engine Cylinder knife block sets: Classic, UKON and SAI.

• SAI-01 19cm Chef’s Knife
• SAI-05 23cm Bread Knife
• SAI-M06 15cm Vegetable knife
• SAI-S02 10cm Utility Knife
• SAI-S01 9cm Paring Knife

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 for 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 second piece in the set is the Global SAI-05 23cm Bread knife which is designed to cut through the crustiest loaves of bread, it has a serrated edge that can also be used to slice through fruit and soft vegetables.

Next is the Global SAI-M06 15cm which is a specialist Vegetable chopping knife. It has a long flat blade designed to get a clean cut when the knife cuts down onto the board. It is quite a heavy knife and suitable for long hours in the kitchen.

The next piece in the set is the Global SAI-S02, which is a good all-around knife and has a good mid-sized blade length at 10cm which is suitable for a range of tasks. The shape of the blade suggests that knife can be used for slicing and so would make a good small carving knife especially if you like eating chicken or duck. It is also the knife closest to being a filleting knife in the range.

The Global SAI-S01 9cm paring knife is the final piece of the set. The knife is made for small kitchen tasks, such as peeling vegetables or cutting up fruit, a general all-round knife for small and repetitive tasks.

The original ‘Team Classic’ knife block features 6 stainless steel cylinders made from the finest 18/10 material. A classic collection of larger and longer bladed knives. Razor-sharp edges made from Cromova 18 Stainless Steel and weighted hollow handles for the perfect feel in your hands, adding to this the range of knives has something for every task and is perfect for the more adventurous chef.

• G-77 20cm Fluted Chef’s Knife
• G-82 20cm Fluted Carving knife
• G-9 22cm Serrated Bread knife
  
• GS-36 12cm Utility knife
• GS-38 9cm Paring knife
• GKS-210 Scissors
• Cylinder Engine Style Knife Block

One of 3 modern knife block sets in the engine design. This set contains Global’s G-77 which is a medium-sized Cook’s knife 20cm blade that will perform a variety of kitchen tasks. Having a decent sized blade makes it brilliant for chopping, slicing and dicing, whether cutting up vegetables or slicing meat. It features the new improved flutes on the blade which prevents food from sticking to the blade making it a very easy to use Cook’s knife.

The second piece in this set is the classically shaped bread knife, the 22cm G-9. It is a specialist knife and is only supposed to be used with bread. However, the teeth are made to saw through even the toughest of bread crusts and it could also be used on some tough meats, for example crackling.

The third piece is the G-82 fluted Carving knife 21cm. The shape of the blade and improved flutes make it ideal for cutting up shawarma, shredding duck or mincing meat. The flutes allow faster and more efficient cutting preventing food from sticking to the blade making it ideal for professional kitchens.

The next two pieces are the GS-36 & GS-38, these are the Global GS series knives within the block. The Global GS series which is smaller than the G series and have angled handles that help when attempting general preparation and small intricate tasks which need smaller blades. the GS-36 is a 12cm utility knife which is the go-to knife for all small jobs in the kitchen and the GS-38 which is a 9cm paring knife.

The collection is then completed with the Global GKS-210 kitchen scissors. They feature heavyweight cast steel handles and feel very substantial whilst held. The steel blades are thick and strong and contain small teeth to help grip chicken fillets and other meats. Between the handles, you will also fit a nutcracker. These scissors will also fit into the butcher's steel slot on most ship-shape type Global blocks.

UKON Cylinder Engine Block

The brand new ‘Team UKON’ knife block features 5 stainless steel cylinders made from the finest 18/10 material. A Japanese kitchen knife set for precision cutting thanks to the ultra sharp blades, perfect balance and lightweight design.

• GU-01 20cm Chef’s Knife
• GU-03 22cm Serrated Bread Knife
• GUM-10 14cm Vegetable Knife
• GUF-32 13cm Utility Knife
• GUF-30 9cm Paring Knife
• Cylinder Engine Style Knife Block

This set contains the Global Ukon GU-01 Chef’s knife 21cm, this is a versatile all-purpose blade that is great for chopping vegetables, meat, fish, slicing and dicing. Whatever the task this Chef’s knife will perform every time. The second piece is the Ukon GU-03 Bread knife 22cm. The Ukon GU-03 Bread knife has a long, serrated blade, perfect for slicing through thick crusty bread loaves and soft bread rolls. The serrated blade is also perfect for slicing soft fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, the blade glides into the delicate skin, preventing you from crushing the juicy inner layer, leaving a nice clean finish. The next blade is the Ukon GUM-10 Vegetable knife also known as a “Nakiri” which is a Japanese square-tipped knife created almost exclusively for prepping vegetables. The flat parts of the blade are designed to chop and slice through vegetables with precision and ease. Next comes the Global Ukon GUF-30 Paring knife which is a must-have tool for any professional chef. It can be used for a wide variety of kitchen tasks from simple slicing and light peeling to skilled intricate work. The small, forged blade makes the knife extremely robust and great for hand peeling, precision cuts and garnishing. It is also useful for deveining shrimp or removing seeds. The final piece is the Ukon GUF-32 Utility knife. This comes from the collection of drop forged knives, the handle sits on the tang of the blade creating a knife that is heavier and more durable than its G and GS series counterparts. They make excellent knives for professional chefs.

Global Stainless Steel Knife Block with 11 Global Knives. A versatile kitchen knife set with block that contains all the kitchen knives that you would need in a home kitchen as well as a ceramic knife sharpener for knife maintenance.

• G-2 Cook's Knife 20cm
• G-5 Vegetable Knife 18cm
• G-21 Flexible Boning Knife 16cm
• GS-5 Vegetable Knife 14cm
• GSF-15 Peeling Knife 8cm
• GSF-22 Utility knife 11cm
• G-3 Carving Knife 21cm
• G-9 Bread knife 22cm
• GS-1 Kitchen Knife 11cm
• GS-11 Flexible Utility Knife 15cm
• G-45 Ceramic Sharpener 24cm