Global

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Global

Lightweight, perfectly balanced and ideal for everyday cooking.

Why it made the eleven

Most home cooks don't need weight. They need a knife that disappears on long prep days. Global is the light Japanese answer we actually use.

Best for

  • Home cooks who want one knife for everything
  • Anyone who prefers a light, balanced blade
  • Chefs who prize sharpness and a 15° edge

What matters

  • Made in Japan
  • 15° edge
  • Cromova 18
  • Handwash only

The Global edit

The one we'd start with.

Every Global blade we stock has to justify its place. This is where we'd start.

Then see the other 7 Globals
Global 8cm Spearpoint Peeling Knife

Classic

Global 8cm Spearpoint Peeling Knife

The Global GSF-15 is a short, spearpoint peeling knife for close-control work such as peeling, trimming and coring small ingredients. Global’s appeal is speed, balance and a seamless stainless steel format that feels very different from a German forged knife.At 8cm the blade keeps the tip close to the hand, ideal for detailed jobs. Made in Japan from Cromova 18 stainless steel. 8cm spearpoint blade Cromova 18 stainless steel Seamless all-metal handle

£47.95 View this knife

The rest of the range

More blades, same hand feel.

The chef's knife above is where we'd start. These are worth adding once you know how you cook.

The useful comparison

Global or Wüsthof?

If a heavier German blade feels like the safer choice, read this before you decide.

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