Best knife I've ever used
I have used many different knives; some good... most not so good. At work I have a very nice selection of Wusthof, Henckels, F. Dick, and Furi among others. So when I decided to buy my own cutlery set to do double duty at home and at work I thought I would give these Global knives a shot to see if they were worth the extra coin. I decided to pick up this small santoku because it was relatively cheap and I didn't want to spend a ton of money on something that was for experimental purposes. I also knew that the design and size of this knife would make it useful for a variety of tasks such as chopping herbs, vegetables and even paring; all of which demand a very sharp knife lest you mangle tomatoes and macerate basil. As soon as this knife arrived on my doorstep I pulled it out of the box and quickly chopped through a button mushroom (which I didn't need and promptly fed to my dog) This task was accomplished adequately but I was not overly impressed until I made dinner that night and...
Divine Kitchen Experience
This knife is amazing. It seems like gravity itself carries the knife to the cutting board, gently cutting anything in its path. Chopping chili or bell peppers is made so easy with the sharp blade and well-designed weight of the knife. I was informed when researching Globals for my own use that they are balanced perfectly and designed in the manner of Japanese samurai swords. The handles are forged with the blades, but dimpled for an interesting and comfortable grip. All Global knives are made with the same consideration and engineering.
If you are hesitant to order such an expensive knife online without checking the grip out for yourself, visit a Sur La Table or Williams-Sonoma store to see Global knives in person. One benefit to order knives online, especially as a wedding gift is that they do not have to be transported via commercial airplane.
These knives are worth the extra work it is to hand wash and dry.
Sharp, Very Versatile, Well Made
This is probably my favorite knife that I own. The first thing you will notice out of the box will probably be the unusual shape/look of it. This is one of the main reasons I am so enraptured by this knife. For a person with small/medium hands (like myself), the sloping design of the handle gives the user a great deal of control and adds a huge amount of comfort. When I first picked up the knife, it felt like an extension to my arm, which is exactly how a good knife should feel.
As for the blade, all I can say is that it is SHARP! Much sharper than most German-forged knives, like Wustoff or Henckels. When I compared this Global knife to some top-of-the-line Henckels, the difference was amazing. The ease of cutting through most fruits and vegetables was astounding. It slices as if you're just running the knife through soft butter.
I have several Shun knives as well, and that brings up the only negative aspect I could find about this knife. When compared to the...
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