Starter Japanese Knife Sets

This 3 piece set is a great starter knife set for any GLOBAL NI fan. With a large chef's knife, medium vegetable chopper and small petty knife which, this Japanese knife set will cover the vast majority of any work you need to do in the kitchen.

• GN-009 20cm Oriental Cook's Knife
• GNM-07 15cm Vegetable Knife
• GNFS-01 9cm Paring Knife

GLOBAL NI are the second generation of GLOBAL Knives (Ni meaning 2). These Japanese knives have all you would expect of the GLOBAL range: razor sharp edges, Cromova 18 stainless steel and GLOBAL's famous, perfectly weighted hollow handles. What sets GLOBAL NI apart?  The thicker blades, longer handles, slightly rounded spines and a perfectly balanced feel for superior control, comfort and precision.

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.

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 front of the blades are more curved like a chef's knife, to allow the knife to be rocked gently forward after each cut and encourage good technique.

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. 

Earth, also known as 'Tsuchi,' symbolizes the firm, solid elements found in our world, with rock and stone being the most evident manifestations. It signifies constancy and possesses a strong resistance to alteration or motion.

In our Tsuchi knife sets, we emphasize their suitability for culinary use, particularly when handling vegetables. Each knife set features the versatile G-46 Santoku Knife, which excels not only as a multipurpose cooking tool but also as an excellent choice for cutting vegetables.

This 3 piece set contains a good starting set for any Global Ni fan. With a large, medium and small knife which will cover the vast majority of any work you need to do in the kitchen.

• GN-002 20cm Fluted Oriental Cook's Knife
• GNM-01 14cm Fluted Vegetable Knife
• GNFS-01 9cm Paring Knife

The 5 Piece Knife set includes all your kitchen essentials. A great range of knives for the professional chef or avid home cook.

• G-2 20cm Chef's Knife
• G-9 20cm Bread Knife
• GS-5 14cm Vegetable Knife
• GS-11 15cm Flexible Utility Knife
• GS-38 9cm Paring Knife.

A variety of knives for a variety of kitchen tasks including meat and vegetable preparation, filleting, carving and more intricate chopping and slicing tasks.

Upgrade your food preparation with this versatile 3 Piece Knife and Peeler Set, designed for cutting, slicing and peeling. An ideal Japanese knife set for home cooks and professional chefs alike, this all-in-one kitchen knife set delivers sharp performance and durability for everyday cooking tasks.

• G-2 20cm Cook's Knife, GS-3 13cm Cook's Knife & GS-68 Plain Edge Peeler
• Award-winning G-2 Cook's Knife best-selling Japanese kitchen knife ever made!
• Extremely versatile, all-round kitchen knife set
• Ultra sharp 15° cutting edge
• Ergonomic design

G-2 Cook’s Knife

GLOBAL’s award-winning, versatile Chef’s Knife loved by professional chefs around the world. As the bestselling Japanese kitchen knife, the G-2 delivers precision, durability and perfect balance making it a fantastic all-round blade for home cooks and professional chefs. 

In Japanese culture, the element of fire symbolizes not only the essence of life but also embodies qualities like passion, longing, and vitality. Fire plays a pivotal role in the culinary world and is seen as a reflection of one's inner emotions.

• G-2 20cm Chef's Knife
• G-105 10cm Oriental Cook's Knife
• GSF-15 8cm Peeling Knife

Fire finds its culinary representation in the preparation of meat. Our knife set includes the GS-105, an Oriental cook's knife inspired by the classic Japanese Gyuto knife, along with the distinctive G-2 Chef's knife, both tailored for various culinary needs.

The Sakura 3-Piece Knife Set is an ideal way to start your Global knife collection. It contains 3 kitchen essentials that you cannot live without,

• GU-01 20cm Chef’s Knife
• GUS-24 15cm Utility Knife
• GUF-30 9cm Paring 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.