COMPARING
GLOBAL AND
GLOBAL-IST

GLOBAL GLOBAL
GLOBAL-IST GLOBAL-IST

GLOBAL

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

GLOBAL 1

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.

GLOBAL 2

Classic black-dotted handle

GLOBAL-IST 1

“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.

GLOBAL-IST 2

Immaculate silver-dotted handle

Sharpener Lineup

GSS-01
GLOBAL
Speed Sharpener
GLOBAL Speed Sharpener
GSS-02
GLOBAL
Sharpener
GLOBAL Sharpener
GSS-03
GLOBAL-IST
Sharpener
GLOBAL-IST Sharpener
GSS-04
GLOBAL
Sharpener Plus
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

1,650 yen (tax included)

5,500 yen (tax included)

6,600 yen (tax included)

7,700 yen (tax included)

HOW TO
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Compatible
products

Please check here for specific product numbers

All sharpeners do not work for single-bevel knives (DEBA and YANAGIBA) and serrated knives (bread knives and cheese knife).