The Global 8" Chef's Knife is a Japanese-made all-steel chef's knife with a Cromova 18 blade and a hollow, sand-filled handle. Its thin 10-15° convex edge and light, balanced feel make it a precise slicer and chopper for cooks who like a nimble blade. It is lighter and thinner than most German-pattern chef's knives, but the all-metal handle and hard steel ask for careful handling and hand washing. Owners rate it highly for sharpness and balance.
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Owners praise the Global 8" chef's knife for its sharp edge, light weight and balance. Complaints center on the metal handle's grip when wet and the care the hard, thin blade needs.
The Global 8" Chef's Knife has a blade made of Cromova 18 high carbon stainless steel, an alloy of chromium, molybdenum and vanadium. The blade and handle are made from a single piece of steel. The blade is ice-tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 56-58°, which keeps its convex edge sharp longer.
The edge is ground on both sides in a double bevel of 10 to 15°. The stainless steel handle has a dimple pattern that gives a slip-resistant grip. It is hygienic and ergonomic, and it is filled with sand to reach the intended weight and balance.
The knife is made in Japan. Hand-wash it with gentle dish soap and dry it afterward.
