Japanese Knives for Meat

The GF-98 Global Forged Cook's Knife 20.5cm Blade is one of Global's fully forged chef's knives. An incredibly versatile knife, it is ideal for preparing meat or vegetables. As a chef's knife it can be used to perform most kitchen tasks and is particularly suited to a commercial kitchen. Additionally the GF-98 Global Forged Cook's Knife 20.5cm offers a smaller blade than some of the other knives in this series so can be used for slightly more intricate kitchen tasks.

The full forged knives are heavier and more robust than the standard G series knives and so they make great professional chef's knives.

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. Global (represented by the G-2) has won the Which? Best Knife category 3 times in a row.

Further it has won the Restaurant Magazines Readers Choice Award 8 years in a row. Sharpest Knife by A La Carte Magazine, Design Plus in Frankfurt, Tried and Tested by Good Housekeeping Magazine, Best Kitchen Gadget by GQ, and the list is endless. After 25 years of its existence, it still stands out as the benchmark in the Global range to which all other Global knives and to which all other upmarket kitchen knife brands are compared. By owning a Global chefs knife you are joining the ranks of thousands of delighted home cooks and professional chefs.

The G-2 is available in many alternative sizes, bigger and small. The G-55 is 18cm and the G-58 is 16cm. They are the same knives in slightly smaller sizes and come with the large G series handle, meaning that the blade is a little shorter. This gives you more control or might feel less overwhelming if you are a smaller person, all these knives will do the same task in the kitchen, the size is just a matter of preference.

The G-16 and G-17 are the two biggest brothers of the Global cook's/chef's line at 24cm and 27cm respectively. These are typical chef's knives, good for any use in the kitchen. The size of these knives means that they are more suited for professional chefs in working kitchens. For home use we would recommend anything from the G-2 and downwards. Aside from the blade length, these knives have bigger more cylindrical handles and a more pronounced bolster to offer added protection.

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.

Global's large handle slicer knives come in two sizes, the G-1 at 21cm and this model the G-6 at 18cm, there is also a small handle equivalent, the GS-2. It is listed as a slicing knife, or slicer knife because of its rounded blunt end. It is very similar to the G-2 in that sense but is designed for cutting meat into pieces, the idea behind the blunt end is that the tip does not nick or catch as you are slicing through meat and you can smoothly roll it into the cut. These slicing blades work particularly well on meat that is close to the bone, such as chicken or duck. Nevertheless, the size and shape of the knife lend it to being another all-rounder and this Global knife can be used as a multipurpose knife for cutting up vegetables.

Global's large handle slicer knives come in two sizes, the G-1 at 21cm and the G-6 at 18cm, there is also a small handle equivalent, the GS-2. It is listed as a slicing knife, or slicer knife because of its rounded blunt end. It is very similar to the G-2 in that sense, but is designed for cutting meat into pieces, the idea behind the blunt end is that the tip does not nick or catch as you are slicing through meat and you can smoothly roll it into the cut. These slicing blades work particular well on meat that is close to the bone, such as chicken or duck. Nevertheless the size and shape of the knife lend it to being another all-rounder and this Global knife can be used as a multipurpose knife for cutting up vegetables.

The GNM-10 is the smaller version of the GN-005, created to fit better in the Global Ni blocks. It has a long thing blade just for cutting those perfect cuts of meat. This knife works really well with boneless joints of ham or even salmon.

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 G-95 Flexible Spanish Ham Slicing Knife features a long, narrow 25cm flexible blade designed for effortlessly producing thin, even slices of ham, salmon and other large cuts of cooked meats. The long blade allows you to slice across a large ham in one smooth motion and the narrow blade reduces friction to prevent slices form tearing. Ideal for achieving clean, delicate slices with minimal waste. 

• 25cm Flexible blade
• Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
• Perfectly balanced ergonomic design
• Made in Japan
• Larger 31cm G-10 Slicer available

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.

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.