Global GN-007 Santoku Knife 18cm

One of the problems with the Global Ni series is that the chef's knife is a kind of hybrid between a classic shaped chef's knife, a santoku knife and a vegetable knife. So when we say this knife is the Global Ni santoku knife, it's very similar to the chef's knives. The only minor difference is that this knife has a deeper blade and is slightly flatter, making it better for chopping than for slicing.

The advantages of Global knives

Global knives are made from patented and super-hard Cromova 18 steel. No other knife brand is allowed to use this steel. The handle is the most striking part of Global knives. The small dimples provide more than average grip during cutting, even when your hands are wet. In addition, the handle is hollow and filled with sand, so the knife fits perfectly in your hand. The sand is measured very carefully, so your knife is perfectly balanced in your hand.

More about Cromova 18 steel

The fine grain structure of this unique steel ensures that the knives can be sharpened to a very sharp edge. Cromova 18 steel has a hardness of 58 HRC. The hardness is therefore slightly less than many other Japanese knives. The great advantage of this is that you can easily resharpen your knives yourself. Global knives are convex ground. This means that the edge of the blade is not ground in a V-shape, but in a U-shape. This makes the edge much stronger. You can also resharpen these convex ground knives yourself. Use a sharpening stone for this!

How to maintain your Global knives?

We advise you not to put your Global knives in the dishwasher. In the dishwasher, your knife can come into contact with other (flying) kitchen utensils. You don't want scratches or dents on your blade, do you? Fortunately, a Global knife is easy to clean by hand. The handle and the blade merge seamlessly, so dirt cannot get stuck anywhere.