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- Condition
- New
- Size
- 8" Engraved
- Model
- G-2-8
- Weight
- 0.42 kg
- Color
- Black
- Material
- steel
- Blade Material
- Molybdenum/Vanadium Stainless Steel
- In the box
- Chef's Knife
Features 5
- Image Shown does not show actual "Texture". Engraving will be bright, shiny with a depth you can feel.
- 3 Locations on Knife may be Engraved. Traditional Rotary Engraving - Not Black Laser Print, that will wear off.
- Knife is Made In Japan, Fully Forged, Ergonomic Handle
- Great Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, or Holiday, Christmas Gift.
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Description
Global G-2-8" Chef's Knife with Custom Engraving - Create an Heirloom Today!
Specs 21
| Blade Material | Molybdenum/Vanadium Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Global |
| Color | Black |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Brand Name | Global |
| Manufacturer | Yoshikin |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 51 |
| Item Type Name | Chef's Knife |
| Model Number | G-2-8 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Text | 4 text inputs |
| Blade Material Type | Molybdenum/Vanadium Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | steel |
| BladeLength | 8 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Item Length | 8 inches |
| Size | 8" Engraved |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Construction Type | Forged |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Global- Best chef knife on the globe!
Size: 8" Standard
I recently bought the Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife, and it's been a game-changer in my kitchen. The first thing I noticed was its sleek design – it's not just a knife, it's a piece of art. But more importantly, it performs exceptionally well. The knife is incredibly sharp, making slicing and dicing a breeze. I've used it on everything from tough root vegetables to delicate herbs, and it handles each task with precision. The balance is just right, making it comfortable to hold and use, even during longer cooking sessions. What really sets this knife apart for me is its lightweight feel, combined with its durability. It's made from high-quality stainless steel, and after several uses, it still looks and performs like new. The edge retention is impressive, reducing the need for frequent sharpening. Cleaning it is easy too, just a quick hand wash and it's good as new – I appreciate that it's low maintenance. Overall, the Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife is a stellar kitchen tool – sharp, durable, and beautifully designed. It's definitely worth the investment for anyone who enjoys cooking.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024 by Rolo
Very very sharp!
Size: 8" Standard
I just purchased a set of four knives quite similar to each other as an experiment. (My older 8" knife was uninspiring.) All of them were 8". Two are made in Taiwan. Two in Japan. The other Japanese manufactured one I purchased was a MAC hollow edge. They were all received within a few days ago and I used them all for prepping vegetables, today. This 'Global' knife is head-and-shoulders sharper than all three of the others. (Which themselves are sharper than my older 8".) And I don't mean by just a little. It's night and day compared to the other three I just received. I almost cannot feel the Global blade as it slices through the red onions, bell peppers, and so on, today. If I had to guess (I do), the other brand new knives are about 4-6 times more 'draggy' as I slice. And they are already pretty sharp. I tested the Global last. Not for any reason than chance, in my case. But when I started using it, I was completely taken aback. I could tell I was actually cutting. It was like cutting through air, almost. It's scary sharp. I mean that. SCARY sharp. Don't let anyone near the darned thing! I then tried the knife on this product: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006J32A0 It's a rawhide chew for dogs that is made from thick, rolled up rawhide and dried and very hard. The knife was able to breeze through the hide. I was able to quickly turn a heavy rollup into a bunch of long slices. Seriously, I didn't need to push hard at all. Just sliced through the dried rawhide with far more ease than I like to consider. So it's sharper than any cooking knife I've encountered before. This is my first time trying Global. And I've no idea if I will be able to maintain the edge over time with a two-sided stone. But out of the box it is way way too easy when cutting. So much so that I'm keeping it locked away, for now. (I have children and grandchildren living with me.) I'm not a cook. But I've been in training at home, since we largely shifted away from processed foods to where I'm spending a few hours each day prepping the mise en place before cooking or otherwise making a fresh, cold dish. The reason, these last two years, for prepping and cooking from scratch and buying as little processed food as possible (oils and vinegars, for example) is because my daughter suffers from grand mal seizures. There are other reasons, but we've also identified a specific chemical that is commonly used in food today -- propylene glycol, aka 1,2 propanediol, aka propane-1,2-diol, which isn't natural at all and yet is allowed to be listed under "natural flavors" by the FDA rule changes in the summer of 1982, despite that it has to be made in vats and isn't found in nature. (1-3, propanediol is found in nature, so don't be confused.) This was patented in 1982 by Coca Cola for drinks (first applied to apple juice) and other uses and is now a growing industry for processed foods. Unfortunately, it also causes immediate (same day) seizures in my daughter. So by eliminating the sources of this chemical we've greatly reduced the seizure events (gone from as much as 2 or 3 per day to only a few per year, now -- it's a shocking change.) I'm enjoying, very much, learning how to cook again. And a good knife helps a lot. But these Global knives are nothing to play with. Be careful with them. I'd be saying that for my other knives -- the other Japanese MAC knife, for example, and the Mercer Taiwanese ones. But they don't even compare. The Global is just plain scary dangerous. Works very nice. But frightens me far more than the others (which are already scary enough), as well. I'll be trying out their other products where I find what they offer matches something I do a lot of. But I'll also be buying a case of some kind to keep these devices out of the hands of those who may forget just how dangerous they are. I'm darned happy with this knife. But scared, too. I will be using it with the utmost care.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022 by J. Kirwan
Excellent slicing knife, better than (almost?) any other, for this price it's a bargain
Size: 8" Standard
Surprisingly, my favorite by far. I hesitated a lot before buying a single layer knife with the silly metal handle - but now I like it more than Japanese Damascus chefs. Very thin and thus flexible, comes very sharp and I rarely if ever have to sharpen it. The handle looks funny but is surprisingly comfortable. I'm sure there are plenty of better steels on the market and keep in mind I'm not a professional chef, but I have enough experience with knives and I can tell it holds the edge better than most of the reasonably priced kitchen knives. The metal handle probably keeps the price down. Great design, please don't change it!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2025 by Maxim Novikov
Great Knife
Size: 8" Standard
This is the knife I reach for first no matter what I'm cooking. I've had it for a long while and it stays sharp, is easy to clean, and I don't have to worry about the handle breaking off as its part of the knife. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2026 by Laura85
Very sharp, high quality
Size: 8" Standard
My family all like to cook. They have commented that they enjoy using this knife so much, they didn’t realize the difference it could make when preparing a meal. Worth the price. Been using regularly for months and still cuts paper with ease.
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026 by David
Sharp, nimble, incredible
Size: 8" Standard
I’ve had this knife for over 2 years now and just love it. It came super sharp out of the box and changed the way I view the importance of having a high quality chef’s knife, like the Global G-2. This knife glides through vegetables like you were cutting soft butter, so it’s easy to cut razor thin slices of potatoes and even tomatoes! This knife is perfectly balanced and feels light (5.9 oz), making it agile for easy chopping and mincing. Every aspect of the G-2 is meticulously designed (from the sand weighted handle to the fine polished edge), and it clearly shows. The details: The handle is very comfortable and the black divots provide a good, solid grip. The top of the handle can become a little slick due to the lack of those black dots. However, I’ve never felt like I lost a secure grip, even when pushing down on it directly, cutting through something tough like a butternut squash. Since the knife is all one piece, it feels natural to hold and is easy to clean. As with any knife though, comfort is in the hand of the beholder, and I recommend trying it out at some cooking store at the mall before buying. As other reviewers have noted, the handle isn’t large in terms of girth, which could be an issue for those with larger hands. The blade is amazing. It retains its edge very well and its sharpness makes it much safer and enjoyable to use than anything I have in the past. The length (8 inches) is great for all-purpose work. Very rarely do I find myself needing a longer knife, and I feel that anything longer would compromise maneuverability. The curve in the blade is also perfect for everything from mincing to slicing. As for maintenance, I sharpen it with a whetstone every few months of normal usage.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2013 by Pen Name
Feels luxurious, very sharp, very thin and light.
Size: 8" Standard
- Very light, about as light as a standard steak knife in the hand. That being said it doesn't handle things like potatoes or yams well, there's just not enough weight and width to the blade to split those things easily, a German style knife like a Mac or the Victorinox would be much easier to cut through the big stuff, that being said, tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, fruits, meat, fish it just glides through. Surprises me every time. - Very sharp, slides through tomato like the commercials. - Not as hard of a metal as I had assumed from the other reviews, even a careless bump against the counter top or a half hour of session chopping vegetables would leave small burs in the blade, but nothing a few swipes on the debur stick doesn't easily take out. I have very large hands, and was initially worried about the "it gets uncomfortable after awhile" comments, but after using it almost exclusively in the kitchen for the last two months I've felt no discomfort. I assume if you're using this all day in an occupation it would be more important to be sure it is a perfect fit for your hand, but a half hour here and there in the kitchen resulted in zero cramps or discomfort in the hand. The grip on this knife will not get slick. Washing it by hand, it's the only thing in the sink that, when covered in soap, still fills like you have a solid grip on it. As a first nice kitchen knife I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to purchase it, and wish I would have hopped on the 3 piece set when it was on sale.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2015 by T. judy
Very sharp, but not exactly easy to hold
Size: 8" Engraved
First off, this is a beautiful knife. I had my name engraved on it, which adds to the beauty. It’s also extremely sharp. I find myself being more cautious with this knife than the other 15 or so knives in my collection. It’s my first Global knife. The thin spine and lack of a true bolster makes this knife good for only the limited kitchen projects. In other words, I don’t see myself using this if I’m working on a recipe or kitchen project that requires lots of repetitive chopping. Beyond that, I continue to use it just about every day for something in the kitchen. I have no regrets about buying it.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022 by Winning