Best Global G-38 - 10 inch, 26cm Diamond Sharpening Steel

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Global G-38 - 10 inch, 26cm Diamond Sharpening Steel Product Description:

• Solid-core rod hones as well as realigns knife edges
• Made of chrome/vanadium stainless-steel coated with diamond particles
• Plated with hard chrome for additional resistance to abrasion
• 3/4-inch oval exposes more surface for quicker work
• Stainless-steel handle molded for comfort, dimpled for safe grip

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G-38/B Features: -Solid-core rod hones as well as realigns knife edges.-Made of chrome/vanadium stainless-steel coated with diamond particles.-Plated with hard chrome for additional resistance to abrasion.-Stainless-steel handle molded for comfort, dimpled for safe grip. Dimensions: -Dimensions: 10''.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
Keeps my Global knives fiendishly sharp
By A Customer
This is a steel made expressly for Global's Cremova 18 and Molybdenum/Vanadium stainless steel blades which is harder than the average German stainless steel. Together with the Shikansen sharpener, it keeps my knives as sharp as the day I bought them with minimal effort. It's expensive, but a good investment.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Keeps my Global Knives sharp
By M. Hoy
This works much better than a normal steel on my Global knives. Can't think of anything wrong with the diamond steel. Sure it isn't inexpensive, but I've got some diamond tool sharpeners for the shop and they aren't cheap either.At some point, the diamond steel won't be sufficient to bring back a good edge. At this point I bring out the Yoshikin MinoSharp Water Knife Sharpener to reform the edge and follow this up with a couple of strokes on the diamond steel. Not factory sharp, but certainly sharper than when I started. :-)

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Worth the $
By Michael Trotman
I have to admit that I initially grimaced at the idea of spending over $100 for a knife sharpener. But after splurging on several Global knives I didn't want to skimp on the sharpener. Two or three swipes on the diamond sharpening steel and the knife is as sharp as a razor. Yes, even Global knives will loose a little edge with normal use. This is a must have for keeping them honed.

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Best Reviews of Global GF-36 - 8 inch, 20cm Heavyweight Vegetable Knife

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Global GF-36 - 8 inch, 20cm Heavyweight Vegetable Knife Product Description:

• Precisely balanced 8-inch knife for slicing, chopping vegetables
• 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

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Global knives are crafted of CROMOVA 18 stainless steel for the perfect combination of chromium, molybdenum and vanadium to maximize edge retention and stain resistance. Their light weight seamless construction and razor sharp edges make Global knives a popular cutlery favorite. Made in Niigata, Japan. Lifetime guarantee from Global with normal use and proper care. Hand wash with non-acidic dish washing soap and dry thoroughly before storing.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
The best knife that I have ever had!
By A Customer
I was given this knife as a birthday gift six months ago. It is absolutely wonderful! Perfectly balanced, sharp, and nice to look at. The fact that it is so well balanced makes it extremely easy to use. Slicing watermelon or cutting sweet potatoes requires hardly any effort any more! All I have to do is let the knife do the work. Chopping vegetables for a tomato sauce is a cinch with this knife. I have a large family and it is not unusual that I have to prepare dinner for 12 to 15 people and this knife has made it easy for me. I intend to get a full set of these knives eventually. In my opinion, there is no comparison to my Sabatier chef's knife.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
I LOVE THIS KNIFE
By Pooky
The first time I used this knife, I knew from that second that this would be one of the most treasured items in my kitchen. I LOVE it. I have Henckels & Wusthof knives, but this knife is by far the best. When I prepare a meal, my favorite part is when I get to use my knife. I cannot possibly express to you how truly wonderful this knife really is. Buy it! Buy it! BUY IT! You won't be sorry (except when you aren't paying attention and cut yourself)! I only wish I had the money to purchase a whole set; I will one day...Update: I also purchased the "Global 10-Inch Diamond Sharpening Steel" and WOW - it's amazing. If your knife is a little on the dull side, run it over the sharpener a few times, and BAM! It's as sharp as it was when you bought it. Simply amazing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
My favorite knife ever
By xtrmtrk
I own 30+ kitchen knives in many different shapes and sizes from a dozen different manufacturers and this is by far my favorite knife. I don't know how it does it, but this knife slices so effortlessly through vegetables, fruits, and meat it's almost unbelievable. Worth every penny.

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Best Price Global GF-24 - Straight Carving Fork

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Global GF-24 - Straight Carving Fork Product Description:

• Holds a roast, turkey, or ham steady for precise carving
• Diamond-shaped prongs for firm grip
• Made of stainless steel with satin finish
• Handle molded for comfort, dimpled for safe grip
• Lifetime warranty against defects

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Global knives are crafted of CROMOVA 18 stainless steel for the perfect combination of chromium, molybdenum and vanadium to maximize edge retention and stain resistance. Their light weight seamless construction and razor sharp edges make Global knives a popular cutlery favorite. Made in Niigata, Japan. Lifetime guarantee from Global with normal use and proper care. Hand wash with non-acidic dish washing soap and dry thoroughly before storing.

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Global cutlery doesn't disappoint.
By Mauro R..
No surprises here. Just as expected from a Global product, it's sturdy and has a good grip.Stays firmly stuck to the magnetic cutlery holder.

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Buying Global G-11L - 10 inch, 25cm Left-Handed Yanagi Sashimi Knife

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Global G-11L - 10 inch, 25cm Left-Handed Yanagi Sashimi Knife Product Description:

• Razor sharp
• Stays sharper longer
• Perfectly balanced
• Stainless steel seamless construction
• Sure-grip handles

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Global knives are crafted of CROMOVA 18 stainless steel for the perfect combination of chromium, molybdenum and vanadium to maximize edge retention and stain resistance. Their light weight seamless construction and razor sharp edges make Global knives a popular cutlery favorite. Made in Niigata, Japan. Lifetime guarantee from Global with normal use and proper care. Hand wash with non-acidic dish washing soap and dry thoroughly before storing.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
professional tool
By richard
I love it. It is a quality professional tool. It takes time to master.I do think it could be sharper when you receive it. Otherthan that it cuts precisely and can be used to cut very thinslices.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Great knife!
By Fred Magid
Really good built quality and super sharp. Handle is very nice and has a good grip. Not issues with slipping.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Great Knife
By Merrie Hinson
I love this knife!!! I have small hands and the size doesn't bother me at all. Global knives are the best. The handles are the most comfortable I've ever used. I have other knives, but I have a tendency to go to my Globals more. This carves through frozen chicken like butter. Unbelievable.....love it!!!!!

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Discount Global G-25 - 9 1/2 inch Ceramic Sharpener

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Global G-25 - 9 1/2 inch Ceramic Sharpener Product Description:

• Harder-than-steel ceramic rod realigns knife edges
• 9-1/2-inch length easily handles most kitchen knives
• Prolongs intervals between professional sharpenings
• Perfect for keeping Global knife edges in shape
• Stainless-steel handle molded for comfort, dimpled for safe grip

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Caramic Sharpener with Stainless Steel Handle. Made in Japan.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
Wonderful honing rod for any knife, global or otherwise
By A. Larson
As a professional chef, I have used quite a number of steels, and I must say that this is the best 'steel' I have used. The ceramic does a wonderful job of honing my knives to a perfect edge and I like that you can buy replacement ceramic in case you drop it or break it somehow. I would definately buy again.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
What a steel!
By R. F. Husted
Had it for almost two years with almost daily use. Still puts a nice edge on my global and my other cheap knives as well.

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Fantastic
By Ralph
It's not cheap, however, if you steel your knives with this before most uses they will be sharper than when they came from the factory. Really!

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Price Comparisons Global G-7 - 7 inch, 18cm Oriental Deba Knife

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Global G-7 - 7 inch, 18cm Oriental Deba Knife Product Description:

• Precisely balanced, with 7-inch blade for fish butchering and hard vegetables
• 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

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This 7-in. Asian Deba Knife is sharpened on the right side of the blade only, making it suitable only for right handed cooks. The mirror finish near the blades edge encourages ingredients to fall away from the knife and allows the cook to keep ingredients pristine. Loved by professional chefs around the world, Global knives are an excellent choice for the serious home cook. The thin and razor sharp Global blade allows the cook to cleanly slice through foods, preserving the integrity of the ingredient and maximizing its flavor. The majority of Global knives are ground to a straight point rather than the western style of beveling the edge. To balance their knives Global uses a hollow handle that is filled with just the right amount of sand to create the correct balance. The handle has its own unique darkened dimples for a non-slip grip. Because the knives are very light weight they reduce hand fatigue. Global knives have a smooth contour and seamless, all stainless construction that eliminates food and dirt traps. Global knifes are forged in Japan from CROMOVA 18 Stainless Steel, a blend of 18 percent chromium for good stain resistance plus molybdenum and vanadium which gives excellent edge retention.

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
An okay deba...
By KeitaroSempai
Professional cook here. I don't use this knife as an all purpose knife. It wasn't intended to be one. I've tried to, but it doesn't work very well as one. It being single bevel, it tends to make the wrist turn while cutting hard objects like carrots, which is why it shouldn't be used in place of a chef's knife. Debas are meant to be used for breaking down whole chickens (not cutting the bones though) and butchering fish (can cut fish bones).While the Global deba (and all Global knives in general) is very sharp out of the box, it is because of the concave edge they put on it, not the traditional V edge. It stays sharp longer, but without special equipment, one cannot sharpen Globals to the same factory edge with just sharpening stones.I don't see how Global can really classify this knife as a deba though. It's too thin to be a real deba and rather light. Debas are usually twice as thick and have a tougher edge, rather than the delicate edge on the Global deba. I had to sharpen this knife to a more obtuse angle to use it for its intended purpose because the edge kept on rolling or chipping. Plus, it's rather expensive. There are much better debas out there made with better steels for the same price or cheaper. I applaud Global for being unique in their designs, but function over form is extremely important with knives in the professional kitchen. A deba is meant to be used and abused with no babysitting.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
My favorite knife
By A Customer
This knife is simply a joy to use. It's nicely weighted, but not heavy. It feels great in your hand. And it's the sharpest knife I've cut with. It is beveled only on the right side (the side you see in the photo), while the other side is flat. This shape causes what you are cutting to glide neatly off to the right. The Deba is especially fine for cutting fish for sushi or sashimi, or even that basil chiffonade. I find myself using it for almost everything. As long as you're not left-handed, you won't regret this purchase.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
An Excellent Investment
By Timothy P. Hamill
As a professional chef, I have had the opportunity to work with just about every brand of knife out there. Recently, my very first chef's knife which I had purchased 22 years ago, was stolen along with the rest of my equipment. It was one of the original Henckels 8" chefs's knives with a nice, thin bolster which is so hard to find nowadays. Unfortunately, the current trend is to make them thick and heavy. Originally, I had replaced it with a Wustoff Classic 8", which is a great knife, but the heft kept throwing me off and slowing me down. On my sous chef's recommendation I decided to check out some Global knives.The Global Deba is the first knife by this manufacturer that I have ever tried, and I am very impressed. My first impression was that it was way too light, and that the handle was designed for someone with small hands. That opinion changed the moment I gave it a test run on some zucchini. It is lightning fast and razor sharp, and the balance is perfect. I now realize that a thicker and heavier handle is necessary for control when you have a thick bolster. This is the perfect light all-purpose knife for any professional chef. The only thing I wouldn't recommend using it for is breaking down a whole chicken. You need to rely on the weight of a traditional knife for that. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend it.

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For Sale Bunmei 1803/270 - 10 1/2 inch Tako Sashimi Knife

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Bunmei 1803/270 - 10 1/2 inch Tako Sashimi Knife Product Description:

• Narrow 10-1/2-inch blade for filleting, slicing fish
• Provides clean, low-friction cutting
• Blade made of high-tech molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel
• Edge retains razor sharpness exceptionally well
• Traditional wood handle with ridge for secure grip

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Tako are traditional sashimi knives traditionally used in the southern regions of Japan. Characteristics of a sashimi knife are a very long blade with a slightly curved belly. Tako have a square tip, as the point is never used. Bunmei features the single-sided grind that is distinctive of Japanese chef's cutlery. 10-1/2 inch stainless steel blade Handmade quality Bamboo handle

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
The perfect sushi knife
By isabel sherman
This knife is the ultimate in slicing raw fish. The square tip is in the "Osaka style", which makes it a little more unique than other traditional sushi knives. The all stainless construction means easier maintenance, since most sushi knives are carbon steel and rust and stain easily. Balance is never, ever a consideration with sushi knives. They are not made for chopping. The long blade is designed for extended blade strokes while slicing through fish or vegetables. This knife gets lots of use at our house, even in slicing bananas for morning breakfast!

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beautiful knives
By Michelle Lena Thieme
This knife has a nice weight and handling to it. It came in perfectly condition, and arrived very quickly. We made beautiful sushi with it.

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This Knife Was Missing Two Things...
By A Customer
...an edge, and good balance.

The fact that this knife came out of the package dull is something of a puzzlement to me, considering its cost. It did take an edge very quickly with a couple of passes over the steal, however.

The handle is very light weight hardwood and the black bolster is some kind of plastic, nylon I think, so the center of balance is too far out on the blade. I've had to Krazy Glue several American dimes to the butt of the handle to achieve proper balance (painted black to accent the bolster). The handle is also very short, not particularly designed for people with large, or even average sized hands, in mind. Keep in mind the stature of your average Japanese, I guess. Not meaning at all to be offensive, but my big American hand isn't afforded a real margin of comfort here.

I'm keeping this knife. I like the single-grind edge, which is also very straight - really ideal for certain jobs. I don't see this as fulfilling the role of an all-purpose kitchen knife though. But, then, that's not why I bought it.

I think the best thing about this piece, aside from its specialized application, is just its plain good looks. Sounds shallow perhaps, but this thing is really pretty. So, sometimes form outweighs function. I can live with that in this instance.

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