COMPARING
GLOBAL AND
GLOBAL-IST

The globally beloved
all-stainless
steel kitchen knife

GLOBAL is an all-stainless steel kitchen knife series widely acclaimed
both domestically and overseas
since its debut in 1983.
It strives for functionality that suits to food cultures
from all over the world.
The product lineup has continued to expand,
now with more than 150 product varieties
that let users choose that best fits
to their lifestyle and personality.

The Japan-exclusive series made
to fit
Japanese food culture

GLOBAL-IST is a Japan-exclusive series developed for home chefs
who want to cook professionally at their home.
The series reconsiders individual design elements such as
the cutting edge, handle shape, and weight.
The selected lineup is designed to handle all kinds of cooking,
from Japanese to Western cuisine and beyond,
with a minimum combination of knives.

Features

A gently tapered “HAMAGURI” edge
for smooth cutting

The cutting edge of GLOBAL is "HAMAGURI" edge, that tapers by drawing a gentle curve. The effortless separation of food from the blade makes cutting a breeze. The structure makes it more resistant to chipping and ensures blade tip durability, yet also offers a smooth and satisfying sharpeness.

Classic black-dotted handle

“EXTRA EDGE”
for even sharper cutting

The GLOBAL-IST blade features a linear “EXTRA EDGE,” which uses fine-grade water stone and leather strop to ensure exceptional sharpness and durability. This allows an even smoother, cleaner cut with beautiful results.

Immaculate silver-dotted handle

Recommended To

People who want to choose the best knife
based on ease of handling
or specific ingredients

People looking for an all-round utility knife that is versatile and easy to handle
People who want a knife that they will love using for years
People who already have a main cooking knife but want to add secondary and specialty knives

See GLOBAL lineup

People who aspire to do serious home cooking with
attention to both taste and presentation,
from Japanese to Western cuisine and beyond

People who are interested in cooking and are looking to perfect or elevate their skills
People who understand that changing knives based on
ingredients makes a difference in the result and want to expand their set of knives to do so

See GLOBAL-IST lineup

Re-sharpening by
dedicated sharpeners
or whetstones are
recommended
when you feel
your knife got dull

Sharpener Lineup

	GSS-01 GLOBAL Speed Sharpener	GSS-02 GLOBAL Sharpener	GSS-03 GLOBAL-IST Sharpener	GSS-04 GLOBAL Sharpener Plus
Specifications Specifi- cations	Exclusive easy sharpener for GLOBAL series	Exclusive sharpener for GLOBAL series	Exclusive sharpener for GLOBAL-IST series	Exclusive sharpener for both GLOBAL and GLOBAL-IST series
Effectiveness (for GLOBAL)
Effectiveness (for GLOBAL-IST)
Price	1,320 yen (tax included)	5,500 yen (tax included)	6,600 yen (tax included)	7,700 yen (tax included)
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