JAPANESE ‘GODAI’ ELEMENTS

In Japanese philosophy, the Godai encompass the five elements of Buddhist thought, constituting the essence of all creation. We've artfully captured four prominent Japanese elements in the crafting of our exclusive Global Knife Block Sets: AirKaze, FireHi, WaterMizu, and EarthTsuchi, each embodying the spirit of these elements.

The profound philosophy represented by the Godai elements finds its connection with multiple facets of Japanese knife craftsmanship. This connection is evident in the careful selection of materials and the meticulous attention given to achieving the perfect balance and precision in crafting each knife. Moreover, the Japanese culture's deep appreciation for equilibrium, versatility, and spiritual resonance is beautifully exemplified in the way these knives are both employed and cherished within the rich tapestry of Japanese culinary tradition.

All Global ranges use a stainless steel handle, a feature that has become the brand's trademark. Global knives are famous the world over for their outstanding design, performance and ease of use in both home and professional settings. Still the market leader.to which all other brands are compared. Choose from their 3 ranges, Global Classic, Ni and Sai. 

GLOBAL ELEMENTS AIRKAZE

The Japanese wind element symbolizes freedom, growth, and expansion, mirroring both air and the human intellect. Our Kaze knife block set, suspending Global knives, embodies this liberty by allowing flexible additions to the collection. Inspired by poultry, these knives boast fluted designs to prevent food from adhering to the blades.

GLOBAL ELEMENTS FIREHI

The Japanese fire element symbolizes life, passion, desire, and energy, crucial in cooking and reflecting inner emotions. Our Hi block set gracefully cradles your Global knives, mirroring the coke used in knife forges. Fire in cuisine is embodied by meat. Our set includes the G-4 and GS-101 knives, blending tradition and precision.

GLOBAL ELEMENTS WATERMIZU

Japanese water element symbolizes fluidity, adaptability, and formlessness. Our Mizu block set features a magnetic sapele wood knife block, known for its rich red hue and captivating grain. Representing fish and seafood in cuisine, including a G-83 and GS-11 flexible utility knife, ideal for filleting diverse foods.

GLOBAL ELEMENTS EARTHTSUCHI

Earth, or "Tsuchi," embodies solidity and stability, symbolized by rocks and stones. Our Global Tsuchi knife sets reflect this firmness with a sturdy, sloping universal block. These sets are inspired by vegetables in cuisine, featuring the versatile G-46 Santoku Knife, an ideal choice for precision vegetable preparation.

Air-Kaze 3 Piece Knife Set

£250.00

Elevate your kitchen with the GLOBAL Elements Air Kaze 3 Piece Knife Set. A premium Japanese knife set designed for professional performance and modern style, inspired by ancient Japanese philosophy. Featuring essential GLOBAL kitchen knives that deliver razor-sharp precision, perfect balance and exceptional durability.

 

  • G-77 20cm Fluted Chef’s Knife
  • GS-90 13cm Fluted Santoku Knife
  • GSF-15 8cm Peeling Knife

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.

Fire-Hi 3 Piece Knife Set

£250.00

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.

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.

Water-Mizu 3 Piece Knife Set

£250.00

Elevate your kitchen with the GLOBAL Elements Water Mizu 3 Piece Knife Set. A premium Japanese knife set designed for professional performance and modern style, inspired by ancient Japanese philosophy. Featuring essential GLOBAL kitchen knives that deliver razor-sharp precision, perfect balance and exceptional durability.

 

  • G-4 18cm Oriental Cook’s Knife
  • GS-11 15cm Flexible Utility Knife
  • GSF-46 8cm Peeling Knife

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 the GS-11 Flexible Utility Knife which is great for filleting fish.

Earth-Tsuchi 3 Piece Knife Set

£250.00

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.

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