Loading... Please wait...
- Home
- Global Knives
- Global G-4, 7 Inch Oriental Chef's Knife
Product Description
This knife combines the advantages of both a vegetable knife and a chef's knife. It can be used for a wide range of purposes, including usage for meat, vegetables and fish.
Global knives are unique because of their edge and the way they are balanced. The most important feature of any knife is its edge, and the Global edge is truly its signature. The majority of the Global knives are sharpened or ground on both sides of the blade like western style knives. However, their edges are ground straight to a point rather than beveled resulting in a dramatically sharper knife which stays sharper longer. The edge is so large and prominent that it is easily seen with the naked eye and extends a quarter inch or more up from the tip of the knife.
To balance their knives, Global uses a hollow handle which is then filled with just the right amount of sand to create the correct balance. Global uses this method rather than using a full tang and a bolster to balance their knives for two reasons. First, it is a far more precise than using a tang and a bolster. Second, Asian knives typically do not have bolsters, since they only serve as a hindrance to cutting and sharpening.
Global knives are made from the finest high carbon stainless steel available for producing professional quality kitchen knives. Yoshikin uses its own proprietary stainless steel which it calls CROMOVA 18 Stainless Steel. This steel is hard enough for Global knives to keep their edge for a long time, but soft enough so that it is not too difficult to sharpen the knives. The CRO in CROMOVA 18 stands for chromium and the 18 is the percentage of chromium in the steel. This high percentage of chromium contributes to Global's good stain resistance.
Product Reviews
Showing reviews 1-10 of 13 | Next
-
Love the Size
Posted by Jon on 11th Apr 2022
This 7” knife is fit to do the most rigorous tasks in the kitchen. It has the heft and sturdiness you need for most anything. I don’t have much space in my kitchen so I don’t like taking out my G-2 all the time and have been using my GS-3, but it just didnt have enough heft to do some jobs. The G-4 is the perfect size for me, and I know it’ll be my new workhorse in the kitchen.
-
Love this knife
Posted by Caeasr Ruiz on 26th Apr 2021
I have used Global knives for over 20 years now. I love that they are light weight and can easily slice through anything. I love how the handle is part of the knife so the look is seamless and the handle will never wear down or need replacing. Also, since I have small hands the grip fits me really nicely.
-
G-4, 7 INCH ORIENTAL CHEF'S KNIFE
Posted by Unknown on 17th Mar 2021
GOOD SHARP KNIFE
-
Very good all around do everything knife
Posted by GS on 18th Jan 2021
The "Oriental" Chef knife, might otherwise be called an "Asian" Chef knife, but no matter. It is a nice size and comfortable in the hand. Handy for chopping larger veggies, any meat or fish. I like the shape as it provides a bit more clearance between your hand and the chopping surface. I use a smaller knife for more delicate work, but otherwise this can be a good all around kitchen knife. Sharp and ergonomic, it is a pleasure to use.
-
First quality knife
Posted by Mitch Grisham on 19th Nov 2020
Global knives were recommended to me by a good friend that is a personal chef, he said I would not be sorry and he was 100% correct.
The first thing you notice about the knife is how seamless the finish is, the next thing you notice is the balance. Balance may not seem like it’s important but from the short time I have used these knives I can tell you that the balance makes cutting so much easier and you don’t get tired from struggling with the extra effort needed with cheap knives.
You can’t go wrong with these knives. -
Great knife great price
Posted by Steven Bravo on 24th Sep 2020
You can't go wrong with a name brand like Global, and the price was competitively the best one out there. Great communication, fast delivery, and we'll packaged.
Thank you -
Great knife
Posted by ken on 10th Sep 2018
Very well balanced and makes short work of the larger jobs. Extremely sharp and the edge is easy to maintain. My first Global knife, of course now I have more and continue to expand my collection. A GREAT bargain for the knife you get.
-
all-around perfect
Posted by Unknown on 22nd Jan 2018
This knife has perfect balance and shape and is wonderfully sharp - and the terrific price on the Sointu site makes it reasonable for the non-wealthy home cook. This knife is just right for the amount and variety of things you need to cut for a typical family meal, especially for those of us who usually rocker cut rather than push cut (though now I have my eye on a Global straight-blade too!).
-
Sharp
Posted by Gary on 14th Aug 2017
Knife has very good balance, and comes to you very sharp. The weight is good and it's a lot more comfortable then I thought it would be. I expect to buy more in the future.
-
GLOBAL G-4, 7 INCH ORIENTAL CHEF'S KNIFE
Posted by Paul Getaz on 20th Apr 2017
Bought this for my collection and it has rapidly become a favorite. Very sharp and well balanced and a delight to use. Despite the title of "oriental" chef's knife it is very versatile. Highly recommended as is the pricing and service from Sointu USA.
Showing reviews 1-10 of 13 | Next
