Anyone else have any experience with Global knives? The reviews seemed very mixed but I genuinely have a new favorite brand
by sykadelic_angel
29 Comments
HoldEvenSteadier
I like that handle. Pure steel can get slippery but I bet those divots help a lot with that. Congrats!
My dear ol ma gave me a Wustof this season. My first. 🙂
Bchange51
Is that paper book right on top of the pilot light😳
WishCapable3131
Got my GF the 3 knife set of those. For the price they are awesome!
JelmerMcGee
I’ve had mine for 10 years. It holds an edge for my use really well. Just be careful with that part right where your pointer finger is. I’ve had a couple people cut themselves using it carelessly on that part.
Sa7aSa7a
Why is your notebook on a stove with a light under it?
CommunicationLive708
I got my Mom one. I love Globals
jediwinetrick
They’re great. A chef friend of ours got us one and I’m seriously considering replacing our entire block with them. Not cheap, but so worth it.
rumbletown
I love my Global. I’ve had it for over 27 years.
Dank_Edicts
Former pro chef, I’ve owned a lot of knives. I bought my first global around 1990 and it’s still my favorite workhorse knife.
DDGibbs
I’ve got the slightly longer one, and I love it. Must have had it 7 years at least. Beautiful knives
Darksteel213
I believe in the book this subreddit is named after, Bourdain recommends Global for affordable but good knives. I love mine myself
trilluminus
People either love or hate Global knives. I personally love them and have about 9
New-Composer2359
I use these! Love them 🙂
SproutandtheBean
Ah yes the ol’ palm grater
17Ram
I love Globals. I have 13 of them. I have small hands, so the narrow tang never bothered me. Plus it kept chefs with bear paws from using my knives, since they hated the narrow tang. Never had an issue with them being slippery, no more than any other style of knife I have. I used them everyday for over 10 years. The 8 inch Global Chefs knife is the one Anthony Bourdain recommended as the best knife to get started with. Personally I think the Japanese steal is easier to sharpen than German steal. Might not hold the edge as long as Wustof, but they take less time to put a fantastic edge on. I started building another knife kit with Shun before I left the kitchen. They are more pricey than Global, but they are also fantastic knives.
DJspooner
> Anyone else have any experience with Global knives?
Nope, nobody at all. Nuh uh. Not here.
slohappy
I have heaps of Global knives now…. thanks to the “Kitchen Confidential” book… thank you Anthony ❤️
Ilejwads
My parents got me a set of 5 Global knives for my birthday 4 years ago, the same style you have, and I’ve bought a couple more since. Absolutely love them so much 😁
PM_ME_UR_SEP_IRA
Former industry and currently the “kitchen lady” for our family: my daily knife is a Global chef’s knife. It’s my prized possession. I’ve had it sharpened, resharpened, sharpened it myself, dropped it, had it re-tipped, dropped it again. It shreds. I love it. Mirepoix for years.
Hell yeah.
ippo4ever
I have that knife! It is my favorite knife and was my go-to my entire stint in fine dining
GamerJoseph
I just got their paring knife for Christmas! Good stuff!
zestylimes9
Globals are our house knives. Very reliable. Easy to look after. Great workhorse.
mack-y0
doing homework while cooking is next level
thatredheadedchef321
Good knife. Globals are a very good quality
MariachiArchery
I have a few of these. I really like them.
Be warned though, these are not nearly as durable as some of the hardened steel knives we are accustomed too. They will chip and break. I have seen *a lot* of global knives snap clean in half.
If this isn’t the professional version, I’d keep it at home. They are great knives, but not as durable as there French and German counterparts.
DesperateToNotDream
My ex bought me a set of three global knives for Christmas years ago. One of the only decent things he ever got me. Still use the knives every day, no longer have the ex 😂
Independent_Bar_2604
Shake the handle near your ear. They use sand in it to get the weight of the blade even. You should be able to hear it
mrsir1987
I worked with a douche bag that used global when I first started and still have a weird grudge against the whole company because that chuckle fuck
Azureskym47f40
They are made of great metal, I had a full set and it got stolen from my car! Thank god! My hand was to big for them!
If your hand is huge go for cheap o dalstrong gladiator! Same metal same edge retention!
29 Comments
I like that handle. Pure steel can get slippery but I bet those divots help a lot with that. Congrats!
My dear ol ma gave me a Wustof this season. My first. 🙂
Is that paper book right on top of the pilot light😳
Got my GF the 3 knife set of those. For the price they are awesome!
I’ve had mine for 10 years. It holds an edge for my use really well. Just be careful with that part right where your pointer finger is. I’ve had a couple people cut themselves using it carelessly on that part.
Why is your notebook on a stove with a light under it?
I got my Mom one. I love Globals
They’re great. A chef friend of ours got us one and I’m seriously considering replacing our entire block with them. Not cheap, but so worth it.
I love my Global. I’ve had it for over 27 years.
Former pro chef, I’ve owned a lot of knives. I bought my first global around 1990 and it’s still my favorite workhorse knife.
I’ve got the slightly longer one, and I love it. Must have had it 7 years at least. Beautiful knives
I believe in the book this subreddit is named after, Bourdain recommends Global for affordable but good knives. I love mine myself
People either love or hate Global knives. I personally love them and have about 9
I use these! Love them 🙂
Ah yes the ol’ palm grater
I love Globals. I have 13 of them. I have small hands, so the narrow tang never bothered me. Plus it kept chefs with bear paws from using my knives, since they hated the narrow tang. Never had an issue with them being slippery, no more than any other style of knife I have. I used them everyday for over 10 years.
The 8 inch Global Chefs knife is the one Anthony Bourdain recommended as the best knife to get started with.
Personally I think the Japanese steal is easier to sharpen than German steal. Might not hold the edge as long as Wustof, but they take less time to put a fantastic edge on. I started building another knife kit with Shun before I left the kitchen. They are more pricey than Global, but they are also fantastic knives.
> Anyone else have any experience with Global knives?
Nope, nobody at all. Nuh uh. Not here.
I have heaps of Global knives now…. thanks to the “Kitchen Confidential” book… thank you Anthony ❤️
My parents got me a set of 5 Global knives for my birthday 4 years ago, the same style you have, and I’ve bought a couple more since. Absolutely love them so much 😁
Former industry and currently the “kitchen lady” for our family: my daily knife is a Global chef’s knife. It’s my prized possession. I’ve had it sharpened, resharpened, sharpened it myself, dropped it, had it re-tipped, dropped it again. It shreds. I love it. Mirepoix for years.
Hell yeah.
I have that knife! It is my favorite knife and was my go-to my entire stint in fine dining
I just got their paring knife for Christmas! Good stuff!
Globals are our house knives. Very reliable. Easy to look after. Great workhorse.
doing homework while cooking is next level
Good knife. Globals are a very good quality
I have a few of these. I really like them.
Be warned though, these are not nearly as durable as some of the hardened steel knives we are accustomed too. They will chip and break. I have seen *a lot* of global knives snap clean in half.
If this isn’t the professional version, I’d keep it at home. They are great knives, but not as durable as there French and German counterparts.
My ex bought me a set of three global knives for Christmas years ago. One of the only decent things he ever got me. Still use the knives every day, no longer have the ex 😂
Shake the handle near your ear. They use sand in it to get the weight of the blade even. You should be able to hear it
I worked with a douche bag that used global when I first started and still have a weird grudge against the whole company because that chuckle fuck
They are made of great metal, I had a full set and it got stolen from my car! Thank god! My hand was to big for them!
If your hand is huge go for cheap o dalstrong gladiator! Same metal same edge retention!