Japanese Utility Knives

The GSF-22 GLOBAL Utility Knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife for precision cutting, slicing, trimming and peeling. Designed for versatility, this Japanese utility knife bridges the gap between a paring knife and a chef’s knife, making it ideal for everyday food preparation in both professional and home kitchens.

• Fully forged, durable knife
• High-quality Japanese stainless steel
• Extremely versatile, all-round blade
• Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
• Ergonomic design

With its razor-sharp edge and lightweight balance, the GSF-22 offers exceptional control and sharpness for detailed prep work.

The GSF-49 is very similar to the GSF-22 the main difference being a slightly deeper blade. The blade has a slight hilt which gives you more height for cutting over the GSF-22, this is a slight improvement but in truth there is very little difference between this knife and the GSF-22. The knife is an excellent all round performer and can do any kitchen task.

The GS-11 Flexible Utility Knife 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. It can also be used as a small carving knife and as it says, utility by name, utility by nature. A fluted version of this knife exists as the GS-36.

The GNFS-02 Utility Knife, the perfect all-rounder for effortless everyday prep. Designed for everyday precision, this premium Japanese knife sits between a chef’s knife and a paring knife. This fully forged small kitchen knife is made to be small but strong and is suitable for a variety of slicing, trimming and detailed kitchen tasks.

• 11cm Blade & flat handle
• GLOBAL NI’s small fully forged series
• GLOBAL NI thicker blade & longer handle
• Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
• Ergonomic design

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 centers. The knife has a medium sized blade meaning that it will be used often and makes a great addition to any set without a bread knife or just for those who do not use bread knives very often and need something to make do.

The GS-36 Utility knife is a seriously nifty little instrument with a 12cm blade and character hollow handle. Part of our Little Essentials range of Kitchen knives, it can be used to perform a variety of tasks. It has a plain blade which is ideal for fruit and veg preparation including peeling.

It is the hollow handle alternative to the GSF-15 and often found in more recent sets. The hollow handle has an ergonomic shape making this little knife comfortable to handle. The GS Series is Global's range of small and medium sized knives and accessories which encompasses everything from cook's knives to tweezers and spatulas. All GS knives are made with Cromova18 stainless steel.

We also offer a knife dock storage solution for these knives the G-88/4444.

The GS-13 is quite similar to the GS-11 and is a sister knife to it. The GS-13 has very slight serrations along the edge of the blade. Not as pronounced as a fully serrated blade, we find that these small serrations actually work really well with fruit that has a firm skin, but watery center where you do not want the contents to go flying everywhere! The serrated blade is able to saw through the skin while keeping a very clean cut. We feel that this works particularly well with tomatoes, plums, nectarines and grapes. The knife is a utility knife though and can be used for most kitchen tasks.

One of the four brand new utility knives that have been introduced to the Global ® GS range of kitchen knives. The GS-108/UT Utility Knife has a plain edge and medium sized blade at 12cm. It is a brand-new Global Knife and makes up part of our new Little Essentials range of 12 kitchen knives. A great multi-tasker, use this plain edge utility knife for a range of slicing and dicing tasks in the kitchen for both hard and soft foods. A plain edge utility knife is also the ideal tool for peeling fruit as offers a straight and clean cut.

The GS-108/UT is a versatile knife which is perfectly balanced, comfortable to hold and can be stored in our Little Essentials Knife Dock Set for safety. This new plain utility knife retains Global’s ® superior quality and impeccably sharp edge.

The GNS-08 is a scalloped or serrated version of the GNS-06. The teeth make it really good for cutting through vegetables with touch skins and soft interiors such as tomatos, plums and kiwis. This knfie can also be used as a small bread knife.

The name 'UKON' has many positive connotations in Japanese legend. Our favourite use of the word lies in the expression 'Tachibana No Ukon' referring to the Mandarin Tree that was symbolically planted on the right-hand side of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto. It was said to balance the Cherry Blossom Tree on the left-hand side, known as the 'Sakura No Sakon'. Together they replaced the Samurai Guards who had until then protected the Emperor, but who were deemed no longer necessary during times of peace.

In true GLOBAL tradition, the knife is constructed from the best Stainless Steel material and the UKON series features thicker blades to enhance performance. UKON knives are subject to even more precise grinding and finishing work, making them 10 percent sharper out of the box. The knives are designed with an ambidextrous thumb rest that sits closer to the blade for added control and efficiency. The underside of the handle features GLOBAL's trademark indentations, making UKON knives extremely comfortable to hold.

The Ukon GUF-32 Utility Knife is a fully forged, robust knife that can tackle any kitchen task, whether its filleting fish, carving meat or slicing vegetables. Its thin, agile blade and compact size make it wonderfully nimble and easy to manoeuvre. When precision cuts are needed, the GUF-32 is the right tool for the job.

Introducing a brand-new utility knife that forms part of our Little Essentials range of kitchen knives with smaller handles for easy use. The GS-108SE Utility Knife has a serrated edge and medium sized blade at 12cm. This Serrated edge kitchen knife is the ideal tool for cutting smoothly through fruit and veg with a thicker skin such as tomatoes or citrus fruit such as grapefruit and oranges.

The GS-108SE is a well- balanced, easy to use utility knife that can be stored in our Little Essentials Knife Dock Set for safety. This new serrated blade utility knife retains Global’s ® superior quality and impeccably sharp edge.

The name 'UKON' has many positive connotations in Japanese legend. Our favourite use of the word lies in the expression 'Tachibana No Ukon' referring to the Mandarin Tree that was symbolically planted on the right-hand side of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto. It was said to balance the Cherry Blossom Tree on the left-hand side, known as the 'Sakura No Sakon'. Together they replaced the Samurai Guards who had until then protected the Emperor, but who were deemed no longer necessary during times of peace.

In true GLOBAL tradition, the knife is constructed from the best Stainless Steel material and the UKON series features thicker blades to enhance performance. UKON knives are subject to even more precise grinding and finishing work, making them 10 percent sharper out of the box. The knives are designed with an ambidextrous thumb rest that sits closer to the blade for added control and efficiency. The underside of the handle features GLOBAL's trademark indentations, making UKON knives extremely comfortable to hold.

The Global Ukon GUS-22 Utility Knife is a multipurpose knife, ideal for slicing, mincing and prepping. It is a great kitchen knife for everyday use and the serrated blade makes it particularly useful for cutting fruits and vegetables with fine skins or soft insides. The GUS-22 will also glide through other foods such as salami, sausages and bread loaves.

The GNS-06 is a small flexible utility knife made for the Global Ni range and is a good useful alrounder in any collection. The knife performs much in the same way as the GS-11 Global classic utility knife. Good for filleting small fish such as seabass and seabream or as a small carving knife for chicken and duck. The knife is available in a larger version as the GNM-12.

The GS-108SC Utility Knife has a medium sized blade at 12cm with a scalloped edge. It makes up part of our new Little Essentials range of 12 kitchen knives with smaller handles for easy use. This scalloped edge kitchen knife is the ideal tool for cutting easily through foods with a thicker crust such as bread rolls or salami as well as fruit such as grapefruit, lemons and oranges that have a tough outer and soft centre.

The GS-108SC is perfectly balanced and is a great addition to any kitchen knife set as it has the functionality of the bread knife in a smaller version. Its impeccably sharp edge can be stored in our Little Essentials Knife Dock Set for safety. A scalloped blade utility knife that retains Global's ® high quality craftsmanship and finish.

The GNS-02 has a really flat blade making this utility knife particularly good for slicing. The blade itself is not so deep so if you are looking for a utility knife for cut and chopping try the GNS-03.

The SAI-M02 is a really good all round knife. It has a really good mid sized blade length at 15cm 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, so we would also suggest if you are missing a boning knife from your SAI collection that this knife can do the job.

The Global GS-60 15cm Utility knife is ideal for slicing, dicing and cutting. the narrow blade makes it suitable for filleting.

The name 'UKON' has many positive connotations in Japanese legend. Our favourite use of the word lies in the expression 'Tachibana No Ukon' referring to the Mandarin Tree that was symbolically planted on the right-hand side of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto. It was said to balance the Cherry Blossom Tree on the left-hand side, known as the 'Sakura No Sakon'. Together they replaced the Samurai Guards who had until then protected the Emperor, but who were deemed no longer necessary during times of peace.

In true GLOBAL tradition, the knife is constructed from the best Stainless Steel material and the UKON series features thicker blades to enhance performance. UKON knives are subject to even more precise grinding and finishing work, making them 10 percent sharper out of the box. The knives are designed with an ambidextrous thumb rest that sits closer to the blade for added control and efficiency. The underside of the handle features GLOBAL's trademark indentations, making UKON knives extremely comfortable to hold.

The Global Ukon GUS-24 Utility Knife is great for chopping smaller foods such as shallots, avocado and cheese. This multiskilled knife shares many qualities of a chef’s knife but is well suited to working with smaller food items, allowing for more precise, delicate cutting work. The GUS-24 Utility Knife is also useful as a small carving knife.

This is the fluted version of the really popular GS-11 utility knife. It can be used for any kitchen task, but the long flexible blade makes the knife especially good as a filleter or slicing knife.

The biggest brother of the GSF-15 and GSF-22, the GSF-24 is the largest forged utility knife in the Global range. It is a bit of an odd knife, it is really a bit big to sit in the GSF category, but shares the same profile and flat handles of the other GSF knives. The GSF-24 has quite a long 15cm blade, which gives it better use towards slicing and carving meat. Nevertheless an all-round performer which can be used for most kitchen tasks.