Global Classic

This is a specialist knife blade for butchering raw meat. The curved thin blade is designed to slice through joints in raw carcasses. The shape of the knife with its right angle curve in the blade is made to slash across flesh and so separate the meat from bones, ligaments and other parts that are not wanted. It is a specialist knife and does not work well for cutting or chopping vegetables and other regular kitchen work.

The butcher knife shape comes from a very old design of knives used for a huge variety of tasks such as cutting up food and skinning animals.

Global also produce a GF-27 fully forged butcher's knife. This knife has a bolster which provides a bit more protection when working with raw meat.

The G-13 is Global's first carving fork, made for Western style roasts. The sharp prongs will hold the joint in place whilst you carve, the rigid structure will allow you to control how you carve so that you have the perfect Sunday roast! The Global carving fork is made of the same materials as the regular G Series items and has the same handle, so it is comfortable and easy use.

An alternative to the G-13 is the G-24 which is a fully forged carving fork. It does the same job, but is flat. It is not as easy to use but fits in the drawer easily as the G-13 usually cannot be stored in one of Global's blocks.

Consider pairing with the G-3 carving knife for the perfect matching set or explore our other meat slicing knife options. 

The G-10 is a specialist salmon slicer. It has a really long and thin flexible blade that makes it suitable for this purpose only. These knives are typically used for cutting pieces of smoked salmon or trout, the blades are ideal for slicing long thin pieces, which is how smoked salmon is traditionally presented.

The handle is the same as other G series knives and is comfortable to hold. There is a gap of about a inch from the handle where the blade is not sharpened to provide a bit of protection. This is the longest knife blade that Global produce and as such does not fit in any of the blocks and also may not slot in a drawer. Ideally it needs to be put on a magnetic rack.

The G Series of Global knives is a classic collection of large longer bladed knives with weighted hollow handles, used for general food preparation. All knives are made in two parts with the blade and the handle being welded together. The blade itself is made of Cromova18, Global ’s special blend of Molybdenum Vanadium steel, which makes the knife hard compared to European blades and able to retain a decent edge for a long time. Global ’s special feature though is that the knives are ground down to a very acute angle (15 Degrees) down the face of each side of the blade. Rather than having a beveled edge, this is how Global knives are renowned for being so sharp and for staying sharp for such a long time. Global were one of the first Japanese brands into the UK market and have built up a cult following and the brand is well recognized. Always wash your knives by hand, dry thoroughly and never put them in a dishwasher. All Global knives are covered by the manufacturers guarantee against faults and defects. Knives should be stored in a block or other protective case to protect the blades and always kept out of reach of children. Knives cannot be sold to any person under the age of 18. When you place an order with us, you are confirming that you are 18 or older. Sometimes we may ask for proof of identification.

The G-84 is the fluted version of the G-57 chef's knife and like the standard Global chef's knives can perform most roles in kitchen.

Like it's brother it is set apart from the standard chef's knives by its shorted fatter blade. So the knife is more predisposed towards chopping vegetables. The profile of the knife is similar to a Santoku knife and the knife could be described as a 16cm fluted Santoku Knife.

The G-29 is another fairly specialist knife in the G series line. The knife is suited for work with medium sized fish and is a bit of a cross over between a cook's knife and a chopper. It is also perfectly suited for cutting up chicken, turkey or other poultry that may be cooked whole.

The deep blade is designed to help the knife cut through bones to remove fish heads, tails and fins as the knife can be swung down onto a chopping board. Useful for preparing fish if you like to buy your fish whole, this knife will also create deep slicers to serve up.

The Global G-7 Oriental Deba is a traditional Japanese knife with a one sided grind and it is essentially the G-4 with a single bevel. It is a short but heavy knife, made to cut up whole fish. The blade is squat and has some weight to it, signifying its strength in chopping.

The weight of the deba knife allows it to cut through fish bones to sever the head and tail from the fish and this is what it is designed to do. Using the tip of the blade you can also fillet fish, Japanese style. As a traditional Japanese knife we do not recommend purchasing this knife, if you are looking for a general purpose cook's knife. If you like the shape of the knife but wish to use the blade for more European style cooking, we recommend the G-4.

The oriental Deba also comes in a smaller size as the GS-4.

If you needed just one knife for your kitchen go for a quality chefs knife like the G-55. It can slice, dice, chop, and really do anything that you need. A multi-purpose knife with an 18cm blade. It's slightly smaller size with the large G series handle gives you more control, especially if larger knives feel overwhelming. All chef's knives will do the same task in the kitchen, the size is just a matter of preference. 

Michel Roux Jr asked Global Knives to create a wedding knife for his daughter's wedding. Global Knives said the minimum order was a dozen knives so 2 were given to the Roux family and there were another 10 remaining. These rare knives are now available to purchase and there will not be any further stock for them in the future. Which makes it a great collectors item or perhaps it could be used by a wedding events organiser. If you know someone that is a great fan of Global knives and you want to make their wedding day special then this wedding knife would really stand out.

The G-82 is Global’s classic carving knife, long and narrow to carve those perfect Sunday beef joints. There is only one G series carving knife and it is a specialist knife that is not well suited to other tasks, but that should not really matter, because the best cuts of meat demand the best equipment. Having a super sharp Global carving knife will ensure all your cuts of meat are thin and tender. We recommend pairing the G-82 with one of Global carving forks, either the G-13 or the GF-24 to make a matching set. Fluted to prevent food from sticking to the blade.

The G-47 is essentially a Western style version of the Yanagi Sashimi Slicer and works the same way. The G-47 knife has the typical 15 degree bevel on each side of the blade as per the standard G series. It can be used for a number of kitchen tasks. It makes a great carving knife and is perfect for slicing big pieces of your favorite cut of meat. It also makes a good fish filleting knife or for use making sashimi.

What is the G-58 Cook's Knife?
The G-58 is a 16cm Japanese Chef's Knife. This blade is slightly shorter than the standard 20cm G-2 but with the same larger G Series handle for more control.

What is a Japanese Cook's Knife used for?

A cook's knife or chef's knife is a versatile, all-purpose tool designed for chopping, slicing and mincing vegetables, meats and herbs.

What size chef knife to get?

All chefs knives are multipurpose kitchen knives, the size is just a matter of preference.

Larger chef's knives like the 24cm G-16 and 27cm G-17 are more suited for larger tasks and higher volumes, perfect for professional chefs in working kitchens. 

For home use we recommend anything from the 20cm G-2 or 18cm G-55 downwards. These knives are suitable for most users, offering the best versatility for slicing, dicing and chopping.

For more intricate tasks and smaller hands, opt for smaller blades like the 16cm G-58 or 13cm GS-3.