Global GSF-22 - 4 1/2 inch, 11cm Utility Knife
by Global
Our Price: $54.95
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Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: GlobalBrand: Global
Model: GSF-22
Product features:
- Lightweight, precisely balanced 4-1/2-inch knife for myriad tasks
- Blade made of high-tech molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel
- Edge retains razor sharpness exceptionally well
- Stainless-steel handle molded for comfort, dimpled for safe grip
- Lifetime warranty against defects and breakage
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Global GSF-22 - 4 1/2 inch, 11cm Utility Knife
Customer Review: A good knife, but not perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered this knife in order to determine whether a larger set of Global knives was in my future. Although it's a nice knife, it's not the best imaginable. I'm an avid cook, but it comes out of my spare time, so I'm looking for comfortable knives that are easy to use and clean; this one isn't as comfortable as I'd like.
PROS: It's really, really sharp - I don't spend a lot of time honing or sharpening, and it held an edge well for almost three years of steady use. Given the sharpness and thin blade, it's good for cutting firmer things than you might expect for a knife this size. It's very easy to clean, and the steel comes clean quickly, presumably because it's so dense. The blade's a handy size, making this a true utility knife good for lots of little tasks.
CONS: The handle is surprisingly thin, more blade-like than I expected, and I find it uncomfortable to push down on. As well, the handle is a wee bit short (my hands are medium-sized, not particularly large), so the grip isn't as secure as it might be. And, despite both the above, it's a bit heavy.
Overall, it's a really nice knife, easy to clean, doesn't need babying, and it's freakishly sharp. However, it's not as comfortable to use as I would look for in a whole set of knives I planned to have for many years.
Description of Global GSF-22 - 4 1/2 inch, 11cm Utility Knife
High-tech from tip to handle, Global knives from Japan created a sensation when they burst onto the world's culinary stage as an alternative to traditional European-style cutlery. Blades are made of hard molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel and "face-ground" with a long taper, rather than a short bevel, so edges remain sharp longer than even the best high-carbon stainless-steel knives. Edges also are ground at a more acute angle than traditional European-style knives and arrive from the factory razor sharp. Although Global's original knives have thinner blades and are lighter than traditional European-style knives, Global also makes a European-style heavyweight line for cooks who prefer hefty cutlery?-such as this 4-1/2-inch utility knife. Global also dispensed with bolsters on most of its knives, including this one. Most Global knives have hollow handles, but the handle on this knife is solid.Stainless-steel handles are Global's most striking feature. They're molded to fit the hand and dimpled to resist slipping. Smaller around than many European-style handles, they're easy for small-handed cooks to grasp, and the seamless construction between handle and blade is more sanitary. This knife's wedge-shaped handle is particularly well engineered for grasping securely with a relaxed hand. Global recommends using a ceramic sharpener or a diamond steel instead of a metal sharpening steel for its knives, supplemented by a synthetic whetstone, a ceramic whetstone, or a Shinkansen Sharpener. Global also makes a sharpening guide set so blades can be honed on a whetstone at the proper angle. Global knives should be hand washed to protect edges. They carry a lifetime warranty against defects and breakage. --Fred Brack
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