Are the blades forged or stamped?

They are stamped from CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, then hardened and double ground to 15 degrees per side.

Can these knives go in the dishwasher?

No. Global specifies hand wash only to protect the edge and the stainless handles.

Chef's, santoku, bread, utility, boning and peeling knives, plus kitchen shears and the block.

Global blades are thinner and sharper at a lower edge angle, while German forged knives are heavier and tolerate more abuse.

No. They arrive razor sharp; hone lightly and sharpen occasionally to keep the 15-degree edge.

Yes. The boning knife has a flexible blade, while the chef's, santoku, bread, utility and peeling knives have straight edges.

At Sabavi Home, for $449.99, 36% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 129 ratings.

15 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Sabavi Home, Wayfair, Williams-Sonoma, Global Cutlery USA.

$449.99at Sabavi HomeObserved at 3:03 PM

36% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 15 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when. Store links may earn us a commission. Price via Klarna.