Global Knives 8" Chef's Knife
Lightweight, precisely balanced 8-inch or 20cm chef's knife
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- #15of 81
- Brand
- Global
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About this item
- 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
The details
Specs at a glance
- Blade Material
- Stainless Steel
- Brand
- Global
- Color
- Silver
- Handle Material
- Stainless Steel
- Blade Edge
- Plain
- Model Number
- G-2
- Manufacturer Part Number
- g-2
- Included Components
- Chef's Knife
What buyers say
Top reviews
2,950 ratings on Amazon
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Best Knife I've Tried
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 is a handsome, well-balanced knife that has a comfortable handle and a terrific blade. I can slice and chop an onion without tears as it slices without crushing and releasing lots of oils. I recommend this knife to any serious cook. My nephew suggested I try it. He was right: I like it so muc
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Absolute Perfection in a Knife
If you're reading this review, clearly you're in the market for a professional grade chef's knife. You've probably also considered offerings by Shun, Wusthof, and Henckels. Truth is, you really can't go wrong with the German knives. Nor can you go wrong with one of the Shun Elite knives. But that doesn't cut it (no pun intended), does it? You want the best. Quite frankly, I believe the Global G2 fits the bill.To be considered a 'good' knife it should:-Be correctly balanced- Have a full tang (or
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Absolute favorite knife
This is a knife that can take a beating and remain sharp. Take care of it and the edge will last for months. The weight of the knife and its balancing makes maneuvering easy. Precision is a quality you can get from this knife. Highly recommended!
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