Retirement Gift Knives and Knife Sets
Mark the start of a new chapter with a gift that's both meaningful and practical. This collection of GLOBAL knives and knife sets brings together precision Japanese craftmanship and timeless design, making them the perfect retirement gift for those ready to enjoy more time honing their cooking skills, hosting dinner parties and grilling outdoors.
Crafted in Japan, GLOBAL knives are known for their seamless stainless steel construction, razor-sharp edges and perfectly balanced feel. An ideal gift for someone rediscovering their passion for cooking or exploring new culinary hobbies.
From individual Japanese knives, BBQ knife sets, 3 piece sets to complete knife block and knife case collections, each set is designed to suit different cooking styles from relaxed everyday cooking to hosting family and friends during retirement.
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• Available as part of GLOBAL 3 Piece BBQ Set
The iconic Global G-2 is a Japanese chef’s knife designed for everyday kitchen tasks such as slicing, chopping, and dicing. Featuring a thin blade, ultra sharp 15° edge angle, and lightweight stainless steel construction making it easier to handle than most Western chef's knives. Loved by professional chefs around the world, the award-winning G-2 is the best-selling Japanese kitchen knife ever made!
- 20cm Blade
- Cromova 18 stainless steel for corrosion resistance, durability and easy sharpening
- Hollow, sand-filed handle for perfect balance and control
- Ultra sharp 15° blade edge for smooth, effortless cutting
- Winner of Which Best Knife and the Housewares ICON awards
GLOBAL’s award-winning, serrated Bread Knife designed for effortless slicing of crusty sourdough, soft loaves and delicate pastries. The perfect gift for home bakers, bread lovers and professional chefs.
- Winner of Which Best Buy Award
- Innovative blade design
- Engineered for even slices of bread
- Ergonomic handle
- Corrosion resistant
Designed with serrated teeth with built in chambers, the G-9 clears crumbs easily, helping guide the blade to cut clean, straight and even slices without tearing or crushing the bread.
The G-102 Global Cheese and Herb Chopper is a delightful little tool which is the smaller version of the G-12 meat cleaver. Just like its larger version it features a thick steel to handle the repeated chopping going through vegetables and cheese. It is more suited to precision cutting and dicing rather than strong chopping like a meat cleaver. It also comes with a traditional hole which is normally used in butcher's knives to hang on a hook which it is quite handy in the kitchen for if you need it on a regular basis.
This cheese and herb chopper forms part of the Little Essential Range of 12 kitchen knives, each with its own specific characteristics that work together to form a comprehensive range of kitchen knives. Collect them all!
The G-80 GLOBAL Santoku Knife is a premium Japanese santoku knife designed for effortless slicing, dicing and chopping. Featuring a fluted blade that creates air pockets to aid with food release for smoother, cleaner cuts, this Japanese kitchen knife excels at everyday food prep. Crafted in Japan from Cromova 18 stainless steel, the G-80 delivers exceptional sharpness, balance and durability for professional chefs and home cooks.
- Extremely versatile Japanese chef’s knife
- Fluted blade for reduced food adhesion
- Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
- Perfectly balanced ergonomic design
- Made in Japan
Santoku means ‘three virtues” or “three uses” in Japanese which refers to the santoku knife’s ability in slicing, dicing and chopping and its design which handles meat fish and vegetables. That’s why a santoku knife it is considered an all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife.
The G-3 is GLOBAL’s Classic carving knife, the ultimate kitchen knife for slicing and serving roasted meats with precision and ease. A specialist knife with a razor-sharp blade developed for clean, even cuts of turkey, roast beef, ham and other meats. A true kitchen essential because the best cuts of meat demand the best equipment.
- Professional carving knife for precise meat slicing
- Long & narrow 21cm blade
- Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
- Ergonomic hollow handle for comfort & balance
- Hygienic one-piece construction
We recommend pairing the G-3 meat cutting knife with one of GLOBAL's carving forks, either the G-13 or the GF-24 to make a carving set. The G-82 is the fluted version of this knife.
The GS-95 Cheese Knife 10.5cm blade is specially designed to slice more easily through harder cheeses than the GS-10 as it has a shorter and slightly thicker blade. Made from the same Cromova18 stainless steel as other knives, this cheese knife features a serrated blade that is perfect for use cutting hard cheddar and Parmesan.
It is still a universal cheese knife and can be used for any kind of cheese. The holes on the blade make it easier to separate the cheese from the knife and the two prongs on the front of the blade can be used for serving.
This knife forms part of the Little Essentials range of knives that form a comprehensive knife collection suitable for just about any kitchen task.
The G-21 is a classically shaped boning knife and is considered to be the standard boning knife in the Global series, it is certainly the best selling Boning knife. The knife has a long narrow blade with is tapered to a very fine point. This allows the user to work round the bones in joints of beef, lamp or pork and cut out a sizable piece of meat.
The blade is also flexible, which is great for getting under the skin and filleting fish. There are quite a few boning and filleting knives in the Global range, but the G-21 has a bolster, this is useful where working with raw meat or fish can make the knife slippy, it helps to prevent any unfortunate accidents. There is also a fully forged version of the knife, the GF-31.
As a chef's knife the G-4 is suitable for most kitchen tasks, slicing, dicing and chopping. There is very little difference in performance between the G-4 and the classic chef knife, the G-2. The difference is cosmetic, i.e. the kink in the blade. This gives the knife an 'oriental' styling, but it bears no meaning to the function of the knife. It is not designed specifically for oriental food, or oriental ways of using a knife, it is just a different shape of cook's knife. It does have a nice upward curve to the blade, which when cutting with the knife allows it to rock up and down on the chopping board, a bit like a mezzaluna.
The shape has been so popular that the second new series of Global knives, the Global NI series, has been based on this knife design. The G-4 also comes in a fluted version as the G-66 and in a smaller size as the GS-58.
Many Japanese knife manufacturers traditionally produced a specialist knife with one-side grinding known as “Kiritsuke”. It required considerable skill to use effectively, and in many Japanese restaurants, only the head chef was allowed to use one. The Kiritsuke Knife thus became considered to be a symbol of expertise, status and seniority.
Feeding off this tradition, Global ® Knives proceeded to engineer a Double-Edged version of the Kiritsuke in their Classic series to fashion a very versatile knife. This knife can be used to perform most of the tasks normally done with a Gyuto or Chef’s Knife, but also those of the Nakiri and Sujihiki. It has less curvature than the typical Gyuto, making it less suited for “rocking action chopping” but perfect for a “push and pull” cutting action. The tip of the blade is particularly suitable for fine dicing and chopping.
Originally developed for the Roux Scholarship judges, only a further 500 of these exclusive knives have been produced so far and are available on a first come first served basis!
Elevate your kitchen with the GLOBAL Elements Air Kaze 7 Piece Knife Block Set. A premium Japanese knife set designed for professional performance and modern style, inspired by ancient Japanese philosophy. Featuring essential GLOBAL kitchen knives housed in a sleek designer knife block crafted from luxurious dark wood. This 7-piece set delivers razor-sharp precision, perfect balance and exceptional durability.
- G-77 20cm Fluted Chef’s Knife
- G-102 14cm Vegetable Knife
- GS-61 16cm Serrated Bagel/Sandwich Knife
- GS-92 13cm Fluted Santoku Knife
- GS-108/UT 12cm Utility Knife
- G-105 10cm Oriental Cook’s Knife
- Magnetic Wooden Knife Block
The Japanese element wind represents freedom, growth and expansion. Our Kaze set represents this through the magnetic knife block suspending your GLOBAL knives and the fluted blades creating air pockets to prevent food adhesion.
Elevate your kitchen with the GLOBAL Elements Water Mizu 7 Piece Knife Block Set. A premium Japanese knife set designed for professional performance and modern style, inspired by ancient Japanese philosophy. Featuring essential GLOBAL kitchen knives housed in a sleek designer knife block crafted from luxurious sapele wood, a striking red hardwood. This 7 piece set delivers razor-sharp precision, perfect balance and exceptional durability.
- G-83 18cm Fluted Oriental Cook’s Knife
- G-102 14cm Vegetable Knife
- GS-11 15cm Flexible Utility knife
- GS-90 13cm Fluted Santoku Knife
- GS-61 16cm Serrated Bagel/Sandwich Knife
- GS-38 9cm Paring Knife
- Magnetic Wooden Knife Block
The Japanese element water represents fluidity, adaptability and formlessness. Water embodies the ability to adapt and change. Mizu is represented in cuisine by fish and seafood. Our Mizu set contains fluted blades to symbolise the flow of water and the GS-11 flexible utility knife, which is great for filleting fish.
The G-8 is more or less the G-9 bread knife without the serrations, but it makes a great carving knife, as it has a long and narrow blade. This carving knife makes excellent work of joints with no bones in. It will allow you to cut thin even slices of meat, so works best with hams, joints of beef, salmon and any de-boned lamb. It is a worthy alternative to the G-3, although we would suggest if you are looking for the standard carving knife to go for the G-3.
- Genuine Leather
- Secure clipped button
- Black
Part of the extensive Global knife range from Japan. This curved chopping blade is razor sharp and makes easy work of herbs but can also be used to dice meat and fine chop onions. Known as a mincing knife in our range but also called Mezzaluna by the Italians (half moon) or Hachoir by the French, this culinary tool is a must have for any serious chef.
Elevate your kitchen with the GLOBAL NI 2 Piece Carving Knife Set crafted for chefs and home cooks who demand precision, durability and style. This premium knife set includes a carving knife and carving fork designed to work together for controlled slicing and serving of roasts, poultry and large cuts of meat.
- GNM-10 Carving Knife 21cm & GNC-01 Drop Forged Carving Fork
- GLOBAL NI thicker blade & longer handle
- Rounded handle for comfortable grip
- Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
- Ergonomic design
Treat the Valentine in your life to something really special this year!
As more and more people are getting more enjoyment of making homemade meals this year, this gift is perfect for an up and coming chef, or just a budding home cook. This set comes with a deluxe leather carry case, and a special edition FREE Global Power Bank worth £19.95.
The G-2 is the best-selling Japanese kitchen knife ever made! It can slice, dice, chop, and really do anything that you need. The G-9 is Global's classically shaped bread knife. It is a specialist knife, really for use with bread, and is good for the crackling on your Sunday roast. The GS-5 is the little brother of the G-5 vegetable chopper, with the same shape of the blade in a smaller proportion. 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-38 is a beautiful little paring knife useful for lots of little tasks in the kitchen.
This offer ends 28/02/2021 or while stocks last.
Celebrating 35 years of excellence
2020 marks the 35th Anniversary of the world leading and award-winning iconic brand of Japanese premium knives: Global ®. It’s been further acclaimed winner of the coveted ‘Best Knife Brand’ category at the Readers’ Choice Awards 2020.
From a decade of dominance, this accolade shows that the brand remains at the forefront of the industry and has been selected by professional chefs and keen home cooks alike as their preferred choice. Global ® knives, which is distributed worldwide has maintained its reputation for quality, unrivalled sharpness, balance and longevity.
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/AN. The G-2/AN 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/AN) has won the Which? Best Knife category 3 times in a row.
The G-9/AN 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.
The G-21 is a classically shaped boning knife and is considered to be the standard boning knife in the Global series, it is certainly the best selling Boning knife.. The knife has a long narrow blade with is tapered to a very fine point. This allows the user to work round the bones in joints of beef, lamp or pork and cut out a sizable piece of meat.
Global produce a few different styles of palette knives to compliment the Global collection. The GS-21 are the 'flat' palette knives, i.e. the blade lies horizontally with the handle of the knife. GS 21/8 is 20cm. It has a comfortable thumb rest for added control. The blades themselves are not sharp, but are flexible making these knives great for getting under any food that is frying like eggs or burgers, or for controlling runny food whilst cooking. You can also use these knives for spreading icing.
The GS-11/AN 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 GSF-15/AN 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.
GS-76 Global Peeler P Shape
The GS-20 is one of three different fish bone tweezers produced by Global.
Global 22cm Ceramic Sharpening 'Steel'
Elevate your kitchen prep with the GLOBAL Cherry Wood Cutting Board, evoking the Sakura cherry blossom of Japan. A premium wooden cutting board designed for both home cooks and professional chefs. Crafted from natural cherry wood, this durable board will add warmth and elegance to any kitchen and is perfect for vegetables, fruits, meat and bread prep.
GLOBAL’s leather knife rolls feature 5 or 10 compartments designed to securely hold various blade sizes ensuring your kitchen knives stay organised and ready for use. Made from high-quality leather, this knife storage case will prevent damage, maintain sharpness and ensure your knives stay in top condition.
- 100% Italian buffalo leather
- Handmade
- Hardwearing & durable
- Store up to 5 or 10 knives
- Compact & stylish knife storage
GLOBAL’s knife wrap roll is ideal knife storage for professional chefs thanks to its portability and durability- transport knives with ease between kitchens and cooking events.
Whether you’re grilling at the barbeque, preparing drinks at the bar or cooking your favourite meal at home, GLOBAL’s leather apron offers excellent protection. Stylishly protect yourself and your clothing with this tough, long-lasting, leather cooking apron for chefs and home cooks.
- 100% Italian buffalo leather
- Handmade
- Hardwearing & durable
- Protection from stains, heat and sharp objects
- Comfortable & breathable
Elevate your kitchen prep with the GLOBAL Cherry Wood Cutting Board, evoking the Sakura cherry blossom of Japan. A premium wooden cutting board designed for both home cooks and professional chefs. Crafted from natural cherry wood, this durable board will add warmth and elegance to any kitchen and is perfect for vegetables, fruits, meat and bread prep.
Elevate your kitchen prep with the GLOBAL Cherry Wood Cutting Board, evoking the Sakura cherry blossom of Japan. A premium wooden cutting board designed for both home cooks and professional chefs. Crafted from natural cherry wood, this durable board will add warmth and elegance to any kitchen and is perfect for vegetables, fruits, meat and bread prep.
The SAI-02 is Global SAI's 21cm carving knife and is perfectly suited for the task. It has a long narrow blade suitable for carving even slices of your favourite joint. It is quite a substantial knife with a lot of presence and is best suited towards larger cuts of meat. The knife has quite a similar profile to the chef's knives and can be used as a multi purpose slicing knife.
The handle design incorporates an ergonomic thumb rest which helps set the right grip for the best cutting technique.
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 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.
- Takes Santoku and Vegetable Global G & GS blades between 11-16cm
- Genuine Leather
- Secure clipped button
- Grey
Whether you’re grilling at the barbeque, preparing drinks at the bar or cooking your favourite meal at home, GLOBAL’s leather apron offers excellent protection. Stylishly protect yourself and your clothing with this tough, long-lasting, leather cooking apron for chefs and home cooks.
- 100% Italian buffalo leather
- Handmade
- Hardwearing & durable
- Protection from stains, heat and sharp objects
- Comfortable & breathable
Global Cheese knife to match other items of Global cutlery. This classic style cheese knife is suitable for medium and soft cheeses, we do not recommend for hard cheeses.
Global's GT series of deluxe steel tableware items are designed to compliment your Global Knife range. Each item is made from Satin finished steel and contains Global's famous black dots.
The Japanese element fire represents life itself, but also passion, desire and energy. Fire is instrumental in cooking and represents the emotions within oneself.
Our Hi block set elegantly holds your Global knives in a sloping universal block set. The black encasing holding the knives, represents the coke used to heat the Global knife forges.
Fire is represented in cooking through meat. Our block sets contain the G-4, the Oriental cook’s knife,
a Global knife in the shape of a classic Japanese Gyuto knife as well as the special GS-101 carving knife.
Featuring four of the knives from our ‘Little Essentials’ range of 12 kitchen knives, this G-88/4003 Knife Dock Set compiles a range of small knives, each with specific characteristics that work together to form a comprehensive versatile knife set. Included in the set is a 9cm Paring Knife, 12cm Scalloped Utility Knife, 12cm Plain Utility Knife and a 12cm Santoku Knife. If that isn’t enough, this set is presented in the Global ® In-Draw Knife Dock, bringing the ideal storage solution to your small kitchen knives.
The two GS-108 utility knives in this set are brand new knives to the range. A fantastic set for a variety of kitchen tasks.
GS-38 9cm Paring Knife | GS-108/UT 12cm Utility Knife Plain Blade | GS-108/SC 12cm Scalloped Utility Knife | GS-57 11cm Fluted Santoku Knife +Knife Dock.
New to the UK market! With the 8-Piece Knife Block Set you are assured of having the right knife at hand to fulfil your grandest culinary ambitions. What's more, this exceptional knife set comes complete with a convenient storage solution in the form of a lovely beechwood block. The word Takashi means ‘esteem', 'honour’ and 'ambition' in Japanese and we are sure you will hold your new knife block with esteem and display it with honour! The beechwood block also provides s a softer storage solution for your knives and has the added bonus of containing natural anti-bacterial qualities.
- G-2 20cm Chef’s Knife
- G-97 20cm Bread Knife
- GS-60 15cm Utility Knife
- GS-5 14cm Vegetable Knife
- GSF-22 11cm Utility Knife
- GSF-15 8cm Peeling Knife
- GKS-210 Kitchen Scissors
- Beechwood Knife Block.
Love the wood but want a different storage solution? Have you seen our Hikaeme 6pc In-Drawer Knife Set?
The G-3 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-3 with one of Global carving forks, either the G-13 or the GF-24 to make a matching set.
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.
New to the UK market! The Hikaeme In-Drawer Knife Dock Set includes 5 best-selling knives all housed in a beautiful beechwood storage unit. This beechwood in-drawer knife dock includes markings near the handle to help quickly identify each blade and includes a finger pull to remove the set from the drawer easily. The name Hikaeme translates to "humble, moderate and reserved" in Japanese as the knives are hidden in the drawer, allowing more bench space for prep work. Opening your drawers has never been such a delight and the beechwood provides natural anti-bacterial properties.
This knife dock also contains 2 new and unique knives. Normally the smaller paring and utility knives form part of the GS range which feature the smaller handles. However all the knives in this dock set have been created equal. Therefore they look neat and tidy in the dock with the handles the same length.
Set Contains:
- G-2 20cm Cooks Knife
- G-102 14cm Vegetable Knife
- G-97 20cm Bread Knife
- G-103 15cm Utility Knife
- G-104 10cm Paring Knife
- Beechwood In-drawer storage dock
If you are a fan of the wood but like to display your knives in a block, then check out our new Takashi 8 Piece Knife Block Set.
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.
Global 8 piece Gift Knife Case Set, the perfect set for both professional chefs and home cooks. A selection of 7 Japanese knives from the GLOBAL Classic range to handle all kitchen tasks as well as a secure knife case for safely storing and transporting you kitchen knives.
- G-2 20cm Cook's Knife
- G-3 21cm Carving Knife
- G-21 16cm Flexible Boning Knife
- GS-3 13cm Cook's Knife
- GS-5 14cm Vegetable Chopping Knife
- GS-11 15cm Flexible Utility Knife
- GSF-15 8cm Spearpoint Peeling Knife
- GLOBAL Knife Case
This leather case has been designed for global knives, this one, in particular, is an exclusive item that fits GU-01 Ukon Vegetable knife. it will keep your knife safe and is ideal to keep in the drawer in your kitchen or it can be added into a chef's knife case. If you want to keep your new Ukon knife looking great for many years to come then this is perfect.
Whether you’re grilling at the barbeque, preparing drinks at the bar or cooking your favourite meal at home, GLOBAL’s leather apron offers excellent protection. Stylishly protect yourself and your clothing with this tough, long-lasting, leather cooking apron for chefs and home cooks.
- 100% Italian buffalo leather
- Handmade
- Hardwearing & durable
- Protection from stains, heat and sharp objects
- Comfortable & breathable
Perfect for Chef’s, this handy Global knife case set features a range of kitchen knives that will cover all kitchen tasks required in a commercial kitchen.
The Set contains:
G-8, 22cm Roast Slicer
G-77, 20cmFluted Chef's Knife
GS-11,15cm Flexible Utility Knife
GS-38, 9cm Paring Knife
GS-91, 14cm Fluted knife
G-21 16cm Boning Knife
GS-76, Global Peeler P Shape
All in an easy zip-carry knife case.
Global 7 pce Gift Knife Case Set
This G-666/KD Special Edition 8 Piece Global Knife set is perfect for chefs as comes with a handy zip carry case that safely stores this large range of Global Knives. These high-quality Global Knife cases have strong cutting and puncture resistance.
The Set contains:
G-2, 20cm cooks knife
G-9, 22cm bread knife
GS-11, 15cm flexible utility knife
GS-35, 13cm santoku
GSF-46, 8cm peeling knife
GS-21/6, 15cm spatula
G-74, 22cm ceramic sharpener
All in an easy zip-carry knife case.