G-2 Cook's Knife 20cm

Global Classic

£140.00

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What is the Global G-2 Chef's Knife?

The 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!

 

What makes the G-2 Chef's Knife a cut above the rest?

  • High-carbon 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

 

 Feature G-2 Japanese Chef's Knife Western Chef's Knife
Edge Angle ~15° ~20°
Blade Thickness Thin ~2mm Thicker ~2.5-4mm
Weight Lightweight  ~190g Heavier
Cutting Style Precision slicing Rock chopping

 

Made in Japan

Acute 15 Degree Cutting Edge

Balanced Blade & Handle

Cromova 18 Stainless Steel

Handwash Only

What is a Japanese chef’s knife used for?

A multi-purpose, large kitchen knife for chopping, slicing and dicing in a range of everyday cooking tasks. Choose the G-2 if you want one knife for everything.

Who is the Global G-2 for? 

Best for:

  • Home cooks wanting one all-purpose knife
  • Users who prefer lightweight knives
  • Professional chefs prioritising sharpness, edge retention and balance
  • Beginners moving to Japanese knives

Not ideal for:

  • Heavy-duty butchery
  • Users who prefer thick, heavy blade

What makes GLOBAL the best Japanese knives?

Cromova 18 Stainless Steel: Crafted in Japan from high carbon stainless-steel, GLOBAL knives are extremely durable, rust-resistant blades

Ultra Sharp Blade: GLOBAL’s unique convex, 15-degree cutting edge results in a dramatically sharper knife that stays sharper for longer

Ergonomic Design: Crafted with hollow handles filled with sand to perfectly balance the weight of the blade - GLOBAL knives are comfortable and easy to use

Hygienic Construction: The one-piece construction eliminates dirt traps for easy knife cleaning and hygienic home and professional kitchens

Knife Sharpening Guide

Knife Care Guide

Range: GLOBAL Classic
Blade Length: 20cm (8”)
Blade Material: Cromova 18 Stainless Steel
Knife Steel Hardness: Rockwell C56-58
Cutting Edge Angle: 15 Degree
Model: G-2

How to care for your Japanese knives? Hand wash only and dry immediately. Explore GLOBAL's range of knife sharpening tools and kitchen storage solutions to optimise your GLOBAL knives.

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Global G-2 chef's knife with stainless steel blade, ergonomic handle and ultra sharp blade

G-2 Cook's Knife 20cm

£140.00

£140.00

Michel Roux Jr approved...

“These knives are just a joy to use. They slice so effortlessly. The balance and feel in the hand is perfect. You can’t get much better than GLOBAL.”

MICHEL ROUX JR

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