Global G2 Chef’s Knife 20 cm

Product description

The Global G-2 Chef’s Knife (20 cm) is one of the best-known Japanese chef’s knives and a true all-rounder in the kitchen. With its 20 cm blade, the knife is large enough for preparing vegetables, meat and fish, yet handy enough for everyday use.

The G-2 is part of the classic Global G series and combines a thin Japanese blade with the familiar shape of a Western chef’s knife. This makes it suitable for a wide range of cutting techniques: from finely chopping herbs and vegetables to portioning meat and fish.

CROMOVA 18 stainless steel

The blade is made from the CROMOVA 18 stainless steel used by Global. This alloy contains, amongst other elements, chromium, molybdenum and vanadium, and has been developed to combine sharpness, toughness and corrosion resistance.

The steel is hardened to approximately 56–58 HRC. This allows the blade to be sharpened to a very fine edge, whilst remaining sufficiently tough for intensive daily use.

Sharp Japanese grinding angle

Global grinds its knives at a relatively small angle of approximately 15–17°. This creates a thin, sharp edge that cuts through ingredients with minimal resistance.

The G-2 is double-sided ground and is therefore suitable for both left- and right-handed users.

Lightweight and well-balanced

A hallmark of Global is its all-stainless-steel design. The handle is hollow and is filled with sand during production to precisely balance each knife.

The familiar dimpled profile on the handle provides extra grip, even when your hands are damp whilst cooking.

Weighing just around 172 grams, the G-2 is remarkably light for a 20 cm chef’s knife. This makes the knife comfortable to use during prolonged cutting tasks.

A versatile chef’s knife

The Global G-2 is suitable for, amongst other things:

• chopping and dicing vegetables
• finely chopping onions and herbs
• portioning meat
• cutting fish
• processing fruit
• finely chopping garlic and other ingredients
• Daily mise-en-place

The slightly curved cutting edge also allows you to use the knife comfortably with a rocking motion.

Care

After use, wash the Global G-2 by hand with warm water and a mild washing-up liquid, and dry the knife thoroughly straight away.

Preferably use a wooden or plastic chopping board. Glass, stone and other hard surfaces can damage the sharp edge.

To maintain the edge, a ceramic sharpening steel, whetstone or suitable Minosharp wet sharpener are recommended.

Key features

• Iconic Japanese chef’s knife
• Blade length of 20 cm
• Versatile knife for everyday use
• Patented CROMOVA 18 stainless steel
• Hardness of approximately 56–58 HRC
• Grinding angle of approximately 15–17°
• Double-sided grind
• Suitable for left- and right-handers
• Lightweight design
• Hollow, balanced handle
• Non-slip dimpled grip on the handle
• Smooth blade without dimples
• Designed by Komin Yamada
• Made in Japan
• Suitable for hand washing only