Global deals
Global is a Japanese knife maker known for its all-steel construction: blades are stamped from a single piece of Cromova 18 stainless steel and ice-hardened, with no rivets or seams. The brand's block sets are its most popular format, and the three sets on this page are the Ukon 6-piece and the Takashi 7- and 10-piece. No deals are live on this page right now, so prices shown are list prices.
Prices at every store and price history for Global products.
Global products: prices and price history
Questions and answers
- Does Global run sales?
- Global knives rarely go on deep discount, and the brand does not run predictable seasonal sales the way Western cookware brands do. Retailers like Sur La Table and Williams Sonoma discount Global sets a few times a year, usually around Black Friday and during storewide knife events. Check the price history on each set page to see how often it has dropped.
- Where is Global cheapest?
- Japanese retailers and Amazon sellers often list Global below US department store prices, but warranty coverage can differ. For US buyers, the lowest reliable prices tend to come from Sur La Table and Amazon during promotions. Compare the dated prices on each set page before buying.
- What is the difference between the Ukon and Takashi sets?
- The Ukon set uses Global's classic G-series knives with the dimpled handles and comes with a 6-piece block. The Takashi sets pair the same Cromova 18 steel with a different handle shape and a larger block, and the 10-piece adds more knives and a honing steel. Both are all-steel and dishwasher-safe, though hand washing keeps the edges longer.
- Are Global knives dishwasher safe?
- Global says its all-steel knives are dishwasher safe because there are no rivets or wood handles to degrade. In practice, hand washing and drying protects the edge and the satin finish. Never leave them soaking.
- What is Global's return policy?
- Returns depend on the retailer, not Global. Sur La Table and Williams Sonoma typically accept returns within 30 days with a receipt, and Amazon follows its standard return window. Check the store's policy on the set page before ordering.