Global Knives Information

Global knives, made in Japan, are an extensive modern range of the highest quality and extraordinary sharpness.

The first Global knives were designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada whose remit was to develop a range of knives which was truly new and revolutionary, harnessing the best materials available and the most modern design concepts. With an almost unlimited budget he was to fashion a series of kitchen knives which would appeal to the professional and amateur chef alike, be comfortable and easy to handle, and meet their most demanding requirements.

Global knives are extremely well made, the steel used is among the hardest in knife manufacture, even harder than high quality forged steel knives. A Global knife will last you a life time and will mantain its sharpness much longer than cheaper knives. They are designed to stand rigourous use. Futhermore most Global knives have hollow handles, making them lighter than you may think, and are extremely well balanced.

Please note that Global knives should not be sharpened using a conventional metal sharpening steel, ideally a whetstone should be used or if you prefer a ceramic or diamond coated sharpening 'steel'.

From fairly modest beginnings, the Global knife range has now been developed to compromise more than 50 different options, providing a specialist knife for every function imaginable in food preparation.

The following extensive series are produced by Global:



Global knives - G Series - Longer bladed knives, weighted hollow handles

Global knives - GS-Series - Smaller bladed knives, weighted hollow handles

Global knives - GSF-Series - Smaller bladed knives, solid handles

Global knives - GF-Series - Drop Forged Blades, Weighted Hollow Handles

Global knives - GT-Series - Tableware items

Global also produce a large range of knife sets, sharpeners, knife cases and acccessories.