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Heavyweight Forged Boning Knife GF-31
Fully forged from one piece of high-quality steel, the Global Forged range is a stronger and heavier range. Global Knives are ice-tempered and hardened to form razor-sharp edges pe...
6.25" Flexible Boning Knife
Global Knives The blade is constructed of a single piece of steel with a unique convex edge for unsurpassed performance. Made of hollow handles which are then filled with sand to a...
Flexible Boning Knife
Global G-21 Boning Knife - 16cm is a standard, classically shaped boning knife specifically made for removing bones from poultry, meat, and fish.
Classic Flexible Boning Knife, 6 1/4"
Paring Knife
The GLOBAL 3.5" Paring Knife A paring knife is perfect for chopping, peeling, slicing, and dicing fruits, vegetables, and other small foods. The GLOBAL 3.5" Paring Knife will be th...
USA Classic Carving Knife
Global Knives G Series 21cm Carving Knife G3 This Global carving knife has a narrow, thin blade and is ideal for carving meat on the bone or small joints of meat off the bone. The...
2 Piece Carving Set
Global Knives first made an appearance in 1985 after the Japanese designer Komin Yamadi designed an exciting new range of knives to a modern design. Using the finest materials, the...
Classic Carving Knife
A carving knife is used to slice thin cuts of meat such as poultry, roasts, hams and other large cooked meats. The blade is thinner than a chef's knife for more precise slices of m...
Knives 2 Piece Carving Knife Set
Global Knives The blade is constructed of a single piece of steel with a unique convex edge for unsurpassed performance. Made of hollow handles which are then filled with sand to a...
Carving Knife GF-37
Introducing the Global Forged Carving Knife, an exemplary tool in the world of cutlery. This knife, measuring 8.75 inches, is meticulously crafted from a single piece of CROMOVA 18...
Chef's Knife 8"
If you needed just one knife for your kitchen go for a quality chefs knife and if you are going for Global buy the G-2. The G-2 is the best-selling Japanese kitchen knife ever made...
40th Anniversary Kiritsuke Utility Knife
Celebrate Global's 40th anniversary with this limited edition Kiritsuke knife. The newest addition to the Global family, the GS-110 is a superb quality small 15cm Kiritsuke knife....
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- #1Dec 28, 2025
What’s your go to carving knife?
You could try Grohmann (from Nova Scotia) I don’t have their carving knife but I’ve been quite happy with the Ulu knife I got from them. Bonus: they have Boxing Day Sales. Canadian Tire has a Henkels carving knife set on sale this week too. $30 I think. My carving knife is a Global. I find it comfortable to use and I can cut extremely thin slices with it. (Keeping it sharp helps a lot)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 27, 2025
Bread Knife Recommendations?
I’m a knife nerd and have invested in Wusthof Ikon, Wusthof Classic, Global & Tojiro bread knives. I try to invests in the best I can afford cuz nothing like a good bread knife! But like the majority of bread knives, it is difficult to re-sharpen them at home. So I decided to design one myself specifically for sourdough bread. It’s 10” long, scalloped not serrated. I researched the spacing of the scallops to determine the perfect distance. Additionally, because of the scallops, I can resharpen when needed. But I won’t have to for a long time because we’ve made it extra sharp, +- 60 HRC. It’s very different than the typical straight bread knife, it has a slight curve to accommodate for knuckles 🤗 I tried really hard to get it just right. There’s more differences too but I don’t want to bore you. It definitely would make a beautiful gift for your wife or any one into bread! I plan on launching it in the US & Canada soon ☺️ if you want to be in the know, I can send you a link 🔗
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Dec 23, 2025
Good quality chef’s knives?
Global knives all the way! They hold the edge much better than most knives and can take a lot of abuse. I have G-2, Nakiri, Paring, and their ceramic honing rod. I also own a Chef's Choice 15 degree electric knife sharpener that I use once a year or so that makes them good as new.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Dec 6, 2025
Looking to buy first quality knives.
Everyone’s getting on you about not sharpening rather than answering the damn question… Anthony Bourdain swore by Global Knives, and they’re what I use. Sharp, hold an edge, and lightweight. Yes, learning how to sharpen a knife properly will help them keep their edge. As will proper knifework in general. I also recommend looking at some of the media on the subject put out by Alton Brown.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Dec 6, 2025
Looking to buy first quality knives.
Love my Global knives. They require a bit more maintenance than Wusthof or Zwilling in my experience, but generally just honing them is good enough. My advice is to go to a kitchen store - Sur La Table, Sonoma Williams, etc - and get a feel for the knives in your hand before you buy them. Personally, I have old wrist injuries from high school sports. The classic German-style handles are painful to me to grip efficiently, the Japanese-style handles feel much more ergonomic. Your experience may vary
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Nov 5, 2025
I have to spend $150 at amazon this week
Global knives. Thank Bourdain for that suggestion.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Nov 3, 2025
Knife set for Christmas
I went on a similar journey a couple years back. I ended up going with a Wusthof (I believe the same chef knife as in your picture) and I've been happy with it. I didn't end up getting a set as I still had other knives I could use and don't really even use those much to be honest, except for the pairing knife. The one thing I will say is that a knife can be relatively personal so instead of "forcing" your husband into a particular set, you could consider getting him a gift card to a kitchen/knife shop and letting him try things out. The balance, weight, size, feel, style and steel used are all factors to be considered when choosing a good knife, and is chef dependent, especially if you plan on it being BIFL. So unless your husband truly knows what he wants already, you could consider get a gift card and make a date/adventure of it so he can try the knives out and ask questions of the staff (and perhaps pick up other things you might need for your newly renovated kitchen!) I'm in Vancouver and I got my Wusthof from Gourmet Warehouse. The lady I spoke with was wonderful in helping me make my decision. The other knives I tried were Global, Shun, and even some Santoku ones but I've been quite happy with my Wusthof Classic Chef's knife. Good luck on the journey!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Nov 3, 2025
What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?
Not poster, but we have mostly Globals, but a few Henkels as well. Started with the Henkels and still have them as my wife likes the German style better, I like the Japanese style of knives better so the Global collection has been growing steadily.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9Oct 6, 2025
What are some actual BIFL kitchen items?
I’m a kitchen enthusiast who has spent 20 years upgrading my kitchen tools. - All-clad Tri ply stainless steel. - Staub or Le Creuset cast iron Dutch ovens - Cast iron fry pan (keep it well seasoned and it will eventually become just as nonstick as a nonstick frypan. Better yet buy a vintage one with a smooth interior) - Shun or Global chef’s knife and paring knife - fiesta ware dinnerware, or simple white Corelle - cast iron griddle pan that you can place over two eyes on your stove, keep it seasoned for non-stick goodness - electric appliances will eventually wear out, but Breville small appliances are very well made and long lasting. - Norwex microfiber cloths - kitchen aid stand mixer - heavy gauge baking sheets and jelly pans - go to a restaurant supply store - Rubbermaid plastic containers (from restaurant supply store) - vitamix blender - invest in upgrading your kitchen cabinetry with pull out drawers and sliding shelves to maximize space and organization.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #10Oct 4, 2025
What is the best kitchen gadget under $100 that you own?
Global knife utility second tier.!!! I use it often, sharp for years.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #11Oct 3, 2025
What is the best kitchen gadget under $100 that you own?
16 cm global knife. Great size. Useful for many, many tasks!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #12Sep 5, 2025
Cutco knives. New experiencer
For $65, I really can't name many BIFL knives that will actually be really good/high quality. Maybe Victorinox or Global if you can find them on sale. Honestly for people who want really high quality knives with great steel (can get *relatively* sharp, maintain sharpness for a *decent* amount of time, and easy to maintain), I always recommend Tojiro. Their chef knives have gone from like $90 to maybe $120 since COVID but they are excellent to use. If you are trying to min/max price and value, people should spend $10 on a Kiwi knife from Amazon and $40 on a decent stone. That brand has surprisingly good edge geometry, they're easy to sharpen, and cut well. Though they do not retain their sharpness for very long. Then again, people buy a set of knives and never sharpen them for the rest of their lives.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #13Aug 7, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
Like every if not all Western companies, cost cutting for greater profit margin. I got a Global GF98 chef knife, it sharp and stays sharp for like eternity, it's 4mm thick but not heavy and the handle doesn't break. No bolster. Made in Japan. Truly a Buy It For Life chef knife.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #14Aug 6, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
I have a Global santoku and a veggie cleaver that i have used every day for the last 17 years. They still hold up well, and the handle and balance fits my style perfectly.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #15Aug 5, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
Try a shun or global it's ridiculous the difference in an Japanese knife edge. They're not for heavy duty task but are incredibly sharp.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #16Jul 11, 2025
Fed up with chipping knives - need a real workhorse
I picked up an LC Germain chef knife from our local dump (yes at the dump), sharpened it once and it has been a great knife. My other favorite is a 7” Global Nakiri knife that was $100 new…
View on Redditopen_in_new - #17Jul 11, 2025
Fed up with chipping knives - need a real workhorse
Been using a Global for 12 years now. Use it for 98% of all food prep.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #18Jul 6, 2025
Need a set of kitchen knives that will last a lifetime? Any recommendations?
piece together a set of Globals . 8" Chefs knife, Paring , boning, bread, Slicing. After that you're buying for niche jobs that those knives I've listed can do well on their own. If you cook fish often and filet it yourself you'd obviously want a knife for that since it's more flexible and meant for that job. Start getting into Yakitori? A boning knife is fine until you get deeper into the cuisine and then the knives from Japan designed for the intricate cuts might be worth looking at.. See what I'm saying? don't buy a block . Get a solid honing rod too and a sharpener such as a handheld or learn to use a whetstone. Good luck on your purchase.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #19Jul 6, 2025
What BIFL items would you add to your wedding registry?
We’ve been married 17 years. The things we registered for, received, and STILL USE are few. But: All Clad stainless cookware. A good quality cake server (sounds sort of dumb until you host Thanksgiving or Christmas and don’t have anything to serve pie with). A good set of everyday utensils/silverware (hold them in-store, so you can get an idea of the weight and how they feel in your hand). Wusthof or Global knives- depending on your cooking habits, we find the only 4 we use are the chef’s knife, bread knife, utility, and paring. Le Creuset dutch oven. And oddly, an ugly brown heavy blanket from Pottery Barn (that we didn’t register for) has really stood the test of time and is hands down, our go-to cozy winter couch blanket.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #20Jul 5, 2025
BIFL Quality Knives that Last
Global is BIFL. I’ve had my set for 18 years and they are still fantastic. I hone and sharpen them regularly.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #21Jul 4, 2025
BIFL Quality Knives that Last
Bourdain approved as well. He recommended Global in kitchen confidential.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #22Jul 4, 2025
Knives (home cooking)
Don’t waste your money on an expensive knife. Get a Global or a Rada. Easy to sharpen, great to use. https://radakitchenstore.com/products/french-chef-knife
View on Redditopen_in_new - #23Jul 3, 2025
BIFL Quality Knives that Last
Global Knives from Japan (sold worldwide)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #24Jul 3, 2025
BIFL Quality Knives that Last
I bought 3 Global knives at William Sonoma like 4 years ago and love them. I keep them honed. Sharpen on occasion. Weight feels good in my hand.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #25Jul 3, 2025
BIFL Quality Knives that Last
The oldest knife i own is ~20 years and has been actively used, Chicago Cutlery Santoku style that cost about $15 from Walmart. It feels just right for my hands and style and it works well. My point is not that Chicago Cutlery are superior products but that I’ve used the same budget brand knife for so long because I sharpen my knives, I started with a Lansky kit and now use a diamond plate 1k. I also have Victoria, Global, Messermeister, and a $30 colored set from Costco. Trick number 2 for BIFL knives, have a set of cheap knives for guests and helpers to use that you really don’t care about so when your mother in law starts chopping directly onto a quartz countertop you don’t get upset and the knives you prefer don’t get damaged.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #26Jul 3, 2025
BIFL Quality Knives that Last
I swear by my Japanese knives. They are the king of anything blade or metal related. My global knives is what I choose for my BIFL kitchen items
View on Redditopen_in_new - #27Jul 2, 2025
Name your top 5 BIFL items
1. Victorinox Spartan Swiss Army knife 2. Sigg Water Bottle 3. Le Creuset cast iron Dutch oven 4. Caran d’ache 849 ballpoint pen 5. Global Santoku knife
View on Redditopen_in_new - #28Jul 2, 2025
Whats the best knife to invest on?
I love the Global G20, which is very durable, because it is one solid piece. But please don’t sharpen it every week, this is not necessary.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #29Jul 2, 2025
Knives (home cooking)
Second this. Victorinox knives are universal in professional kitchens. They are nice enough to use and sharpen for years, but cheap enough to not stress out when someone borrows it. We also like Global and Wustoff. They're right at the $150 range. Globals are super sharp but more delicate due to the blade shape, so not ideal to use as a meat cleaver. NOTE: Global 2 piece set is $80 at Williams Sonoma right now! that's a deal!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #30Jul 1, 2025
Name your top 5 BIFL items
1. Goodyear welted boots: Redwing, thorogood, grant stone, ETC. 2. Stainless steel pans: Tramontina tri-ply is an excellent value. 3. Kitchen Knife w/ honing steel: Global is my daily, but Wusthoff, or Henckels offer great value. 4. Duluth Jeans (For now, until quality inevitably gets bad) 5. A Socket Set with a carrying case: I can’t tell you how many times a socket set has saved me on the road, and around the house.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #31May 2, 2025
What’s a kitchen item you bought once and never had to replace?
We bought a stainless steel colander from Target 20+ years ago, use it as couple of times a week and the thing looks brand-new. Also have a Global chef's knife that's 20+ years old and still doing amazing. Don't get me started on my quarter-century old Denby dishware that also looks brand-new despite daily use....
View on Redditopen_in_new - #32Apr 13, 2025
Europeans, what cookware brands do you use?
Castiron stolen from my parents Global knives Cheapest Teflon pans I could find is local store. PYREX glass stuff a bunch of IKEA cookwear that still hold up after a few years.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #33Apr 2, 2025
Non US Brands | Trade War
Global, kikuichi, shun, henckell as well
View on Redditopen_in_new - #34Apr 1, 2025
Hello BiFL! I'm looking for ideas to put on a wedding registry! (Canada)
1. Cast-iron Cookware (e.g., Lodge) 2. Enamelled Bakeware (e.g., Le Creuset) 3. Tempered Drinking Glasses (e.g., Duralex, Bormioli Rocco) 4. Decent Knife Set (e.g., Wusthof, Global) 5. Stainless Silverware (many options here) 6. Stainless Steel mixing bowls (multiple sizes) 7. Kitchenaid Mixer 8. Leatherman Multitool
View on Redditopen_in_new - #35Mar 10, 2025
Looking for an extremely sharp chef's knife?
I've had my Global kife set for 20+ years now. Still good as new. And I've used this 2 step sharpener with them for those 20 years. [https://www.amazon.com/MinoSharp-Ceramic-Wheel-Water-Sharpener/dp/B00005OL3L](https://www.amazon.com/MinoSharp-Ceramic-Wheel-Water-Sharpener/dp/B00005OL3L) Once a week I sharpen them. Takes 10 minutes. We never have any issues.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #36Feb 2, 2025
The Best 'Buy It for Life' Products, From Essential Cookware to Tough-as-Nails Clothing
I would not spend the money on Shun. I would get Global or Mercer or one of the German bands if you want to splurge. Also the sharpening kit from worksharp is way more user friendly for first timers. I disagree with the safety razor too. There are a few I would rather use instead. Like a vintage superspeed. There are things I do agree with, like rice cookers, moccamaster, printers, cast iron and bookbags. I think the article makes commissions when you click on the link so some of the best BIFL items are not included since they don't have commission or are in the used category.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #37Jan 10, 2025
Good affordable knives
Knives have a cult folloing and in my opinion, diminishing return. After about 60$-ish (okay, maybe 75 with recent inflation, it’s been a while since I looked) - the adfded cost is for the flash factor, not performance. Heck, my 10$ boning knife has lasted me 5 years without a hiccup and is still doing great! Get a 10” chefs knife, a paring knife, and a serrated bread knife. Get a sharpening setup you will use - I use a whetstone, if you won’t and want a pull through sharpener, get one (*GASP* they’re horrible! They’re fine, if you won’t use the whetstone, it’s better to have a tool you will use!) I have global knives - they’re on the high end of that “point of diminishing returns” for sure, but I like that the handles on them - no extra pieces, just one full tang piece of metal. No grooves/welds to deal with, no rivets to go bad, etc etc - that has treated me really well. I’d recommend the 10”, but the 8” gets a lot of use in my kitchen too, AND for some reason it’s only 30$ on walmart’s website right now…I’d jump on that deal! One piece knife, 40$ ish range as a max per blade for chef/bread/etc, bit cheaper for paring knives, and get good at sharpening - not much you can do wrong at that point.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #38Jan 7, 2025
Recommendations for glass food storage and knife set please
I like the Global knives because they’re all one piece - no joins.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #39Jan 2, 2025
What's the oldest item you still use daily that has withstood the test of time, and what's its story?
Was setting up a house, walked into it with 3 suitcases. Bought a random coffee table for $20 at a garage sale as something to put TV on until I bought something better. That was \~20 years ago, still using it. And the Global knife set I bought around the same time, still in use
View on Redditopen_in_new - #40Dec 2, 2015
Kitchen knife for personal use
I think you've been jaded to japanese knives. There are plenty of phenomenal Japanese knives that are function over form and many japanese manufacturers make European style knives with Japanese steel. Its funny that you mention the pro chef and then obliterate japanese knives when almost every single pro chef I know uses Japanese knives. This is from line cooks to tsu chefs. I have actually found the opposite to be true on the price front as well. If you are buying a functional japanese knife and not a 'damascus' style one that is for show then I can usually find a similar quality knife to the german brands for much cheaper. Wusthof and Henkel are very well marketed and all of that marketing money increases the price. They are also good knives and I wouldn't discount them but they are far from the best in that price range. Hell, if you are going to go german then go Messermeister. They use a better alloy and a slightly better profile than either Wusthof or Henkel for the same money. Similarly with Japanese knives you shouldn't be going with Shun or Global if you want the best knife for the money because those are the household names with huge marketing machines. There are many other brands that offer better knives for better prices. While Japanese steel is harder and therefore more brittle than European steel you are over exaggerating how much extra care is necessary. You basically just can't throw the knife on the floor, put it in the dishwasher (also recommended for european knives), or bash it into things to avoid chipping or breaking the blade.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #41Dec 2, 2015
Kitchen knife for personal use
I have 5 Global knives ([set of small paring, medium chopping, large chopping](http://www.amazon.com/Global-G-2338-Starter-Utility-Paring/dp/B000KKUYCY/); [medium chopping fluted](http://www.amazon.com/Global-GS-37-Santoku-Hollow-Ground/dp/B000A386OY); and [bread](http://www.amazon.com/Global-G-9-inch-Bread-Knife/dp/B00005OL42)) plus a [small Global sharpener](http://www.amazon.com/Global-Speed-Sharpener-Gss-01-SILVER/dp/B002OHF8IQ), total spent ~$300 They are awesome. Highly recommended. I used the medium fluted one regularly for a year before I noticed it wasn't as sharp as before, and a few swipes through the sharpener and it was nearly new again. i fully expect these knives to last me 10, 20, who knows how many years, or until i decide i want even better knives that cost many times more the only caveat is that they don't have solid metal handles (there is a cavity inside i guess) so they aren't heavily weighted towards the handle like those knives with heavy wood handles (fancy knives or not). i think i prefer this as it makes me more agile with the knife, but this is probably a personal preference backstory: i used to have my dad's knives which were old and crappy. got sick of those and bought myself a ~$90 Cuisinart knife set with wood block. came with like 15 knives. I thought it was awesome but the knives barely held and edge and i only ever found myself using 2 or 3 of the knives anyways (i later sold the whole set at a garage sale for maybe $10, they just weren't worth it). A buddy got me 1 Global knife for christmas a couple years ago and it blew my fucking mind. So sharp, precise, effortless. I'm sure this is all relative and there are even better more expensive knives. Even with my 5 knives I have now, I still only use probably 2 of them regularly, but I still prefer the option of having a bread knife, a large/medium/small knife, and something that is fluted for easier fast chopping
View on Redditopen_in_new - #42Dec 2, 2015
Kitchen knife for personal use
This is a very good, all purpose chef's knife but it is very thin and light. That's one of the reasons ATK loves it so much (apart from it being made of extremely high quality steel for the price) but I find that this knife blows at heavy work like cutting through bone, smashing things, opening coconuts and winter gourds. If you don't plan on doing any of those things with it, it should meet your needs. I used one everyday for about 10 years before switching it out for a global and wusthof. I use the global vegetables , slicing, poultry etc. and I use the wusthof as a battle axe. I get each of them sharpened every 6 months or so and apart from a paring knife and kitchen shears, they are really the only knifes I ever need.
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