Global 8-Inch Chefs Knife Lightweight Japanese Stainless Steel Razor-Sharp Edge Made in Japan G-2

Product Description The chef's knife is the multipurpose workhorse of the kitchen. Perfect for mincing, cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work. The "workhorse" of the kitchen is perfect for cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work. .com High tech from tip to handle, Global knives from Japan created a sensation when they burst onto the world's culinary stage as an alternative to traditional European-style cutlery. Blades are made of hard molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel and "face-ground" with a long taper rather than a short bevel so edges remain sharp longer than even the best high-carbon stainless-steel knives. Edges also are ground at a more acute angle than traditional European-style knives and arrive from the factory razor-sharp. Although Global also makes a "heavyweight" line for cooks who prefer hefty knives, its original knives--of which this 8-inch chef's knife is an example--have thinner blades and are lighter than traditional European-style knives. Global also dispensed with bolsters on its original knives to reduce weight. Balance is achieved by injecting a precise amount of sand for a particular blade style into a hollow handle. To ensure balance is continuous, the sand flows inside the handle as a blade is maneuvered. A finger notch between blade and handle provides safety. Stainless-steel handles are Global's most striking feature. They're molded to fit the hand and dimpled to resist

Highlights: Lightweight, precisely balanced 8-inch or 20cm chef's knife Blade made of high-tech molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel Edge retains razor sharpness exceptionally well Stainless-steel handle molded for Comfort, dimpled for safe grip Lifetime warranty against defects and breakage

Key details: Blade Material: Stainless Steel | Brand: Global | Color: Silver | Handle Material: Stainless Steel | Blade Edge: Plain | Blade Length: 8 Inches | Construction Type: Stamped | Item Weight: 7.8 ounces | Blade Color: Silver | Is Dishwasher Safe: No

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Customer feedback: 4.8/5 average rating.

Customers say: Customers find this chef's knife to be a top-of-the-line tool that maintains its sharp edge well and effortlessly slices through vegetables and meat like butter. Customers consider it well worth the price, with one mentioning how the metal handle helps keep costs down.

Review snippets: I have used many knives from many companies in my 70+ years of cooking and my Global 8-inch chef's knife is the best I've ever used. Less expensive than many brands, but you wouldn't know it to use it. This / Surprisingly, my favorite by far. I hesitated a lot before buying a single layer knife with the silly metal handle - but now I like it more than Japanese Damascus chefs. Very thin and thus flexible, comes very sharp and

From the manufacturer Designed By Legendary Designer Komin Yamada 'When I work with a cold material such as stainless steel I look to nature for my inspiration. Using the organic shapes of nature I am able to create harmony between the person and the utensil.' Razor Sharp Edge The most important feature of any knife is its edge, and the GLOBAL edge is truly its signature. The majority of the GLOBAL knives are sharpened or ground on both sides of the blade, just like Western style knives. However, their edges are ground steeply to a point as illustrated in Fig. 1, and to an acute angle. This is in contrast to Western or European knives that use a beveled edge, Fig. 2. The straight edge results in a dramatically sharper knife which stays sharper longer. The edge on a GLOBAL knife is so large and prominent that it is easily seen with the naked eye and extends a quarter of an inch or more up from the tip of the knife. Cromova 18 Stainless Steel CROMOVA 18 is a steel, with a special mixture of molybdenum, vanadium and chromium. The exact combination is our trade secret, but the steel is made to be hard enough so that the knives retain their sharpness, yet soft enough to sharpen with a whetstone. The high chromium content gives the knives excellent resistance to rust and staining. Functional Design Steeped In Tradition From its modest inception, GLOBAL has developed into one of the most successful brands of professional kitchen knives in the world. Still