Global knives are one of the most successful brands of professional kitchen knives today. Global kitchen knives are crafted by hand and manufactured to the highest standards and are favorite of many top chefs and restaurant cooks due to their high quality and precision. They are also frequently featured on cookery programs.
They were developed in 1985 by Komin Yamada. Global knives were first introduced to western market at the Ambiente Fair in Germany. Global kitchen knives were awarded the design excellence award in 1990. They have handle with sand injected for balance, the sand moves during use and ensure proper balance of the global knife.
There are over one hundred products available in global range, they are separated in different categories, and those are:
G Series - classic large knives for general preparation and it includes bread knife, boning knife.
GS Series - classic small and medium global knives for general preparation, usually includes utility knives.
GSF series - small knives with solid handles that are used for peeling and chopping food items.
GF series - classic collection of large, drop forged knives for general preparation.
Along with global knife, the company offers a broad range of knife sets, tableware, and knife sharpening accessories that help in food preparation and presentation.