Global Knives

Yes they are expensive and yes if you just want something to chop your carrots on a sunday then these may not be for you! However, if you love cooking and spend quality time in your kitchin then i cannot recommend these highly enough They were first designed in 1985 and are crafted by hand in Yoshikin's factory in Nigata, Japan. There is two distinguishing features to these knives:- The Edge - The edges of these knives are ground to a point instead of having a bevelled edge as most knives have The Balance - Their hollow handles are filled with just enough sand to create the perfect balance. Their continuous, ...  Read the complete review

My husband got me hooked on these great knives. Never much of a cooking enthusiast before we met, and had a bog standard set of knives from the supermarket, complete with matching knife block. Well, since using Globals, the old knife block has gone, and we've got a very full set of these great Japanese knives! Using an Eva Solo knife block which prevents scratching of the blades, and seems safer than other storage methods (magnetic rack, drawer storage), and more convenient than keeping them in a knife roll, we use these knives for everything. My favourite is the multi purpose GS-13 - a serrated 15cm knife, which cuts through more or less anything, ...  Read the complete review

Global knives: ^^^^^^^^^ With the amount of cooking programs on television I found that my interest in cooking has increased, so much so that a few years ago my parents purchased a set of Global cooking knives for me to use in the kitchen. My enthusiasm stemmed mainly from watching Jamie Oliver on TV, I found his enthusiasm infectious and therefore found that I wanted better equipment. Global Knives were first designed way back in 1985 by a guy called Komin Yamada, he was tasked with fashioning a set of knives that would suit amateur as well as professional. The knives he designed are made from Cromova Stainless Steel and then hardened. This is ...  Read the complete review