Global G-2 - 8 inch, 20cm Chef's Knife
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Global G-2 - 8 inch, 20cm Chef's Knife
Customer Review: Not so sharp
Summary: 3 Stars
I finally got my hands on one of these and can tell you it is not ONE HALF as sharp as my MAC knife. It is brand new from xmas '06. the grip is better than
I expected and balance is fine, BUT I had to lean on the sucker to get through some carrots. I also sliced some steaks for fajitas and slivered onions. It scares my precious fingers when I have to put so much pressure on the knife. If you are going to slooowwly slice something firm this might work for you.
I shopped around for a long time before settling on the MAC. I'll put it up against ANY other knife. Try your GLobal on a butternut squash and a similar size MAC: you will see. The MAC literally falls through the veg.
Customer Review: Outstanding
Summary: 5 Stars
Global knives have very thin, stiff blades. They also have comfortable grips that never slip in your hand and give you the proper leverage for each job. They are light and precisely balanced. Although they are expensive, you will never replace them. My Global Chef's knife is an older model with a rounded tip and (I think) a 7" blade. The profile is exactly the same as this knife. I am dexterity-challenged, so it took me perhaps a month to trust such a large knife. Now, this is my go-to knife for practically every job, from mincing herbs to carving the turkey. If mine had a point, I would use it as a paring knife for many jobs; the lightness and balance are that good.Customer Review: Love it
Summary: 5 Stars
After doing a lot of research into knives, I finally decided to go with Global for a new knife to replace a cheap santoku I've been using until I saved up for a proper knife. As a young cook in a moderate-volume fine dining establishment, this knife has been a godsend. The light weight and perfect balance making any rote prepping less tiresome and the sharpness cannot be beat. This knife glides through pretty much anything without any real pressure being used. I'll be looking into other Globals in the future for expanding my collection of work knives. For the time being, it's a great utility knife.Customer Review: Great for smaller hands
Summary: 5 Stars
I used German knives throughout culinary school and was constantly in pain due to the larger handles and heavier weight. The male chefs I have worked with have usually complained that the knife is too light for them, so if you do have larger hands or like a heavier knife, beware. This knife is a godsend for those with smaller hands, especially for heavy usage. It is more difficult to sharpen than the German knives I've had, but it does hold its edge much longer. My advice, go to a store and hold the knives before you buy them. And to add to the previous posters, do NOT put them in the dishwasher...Customer Review: Kitchen confidential Tips and tricks
Summary: 5 Stars
Based on Chef Tony's recommendations, I put this knife on a Christmas wishlist and was superbly delighted that the Chef knows what he's talking about. The 8-inch Chef's Knife is light, sharp, and versatile. Meats, veggies, fruits, fish don't stand a chance. I recently received another of Chef Tony's suggestions: the Wusthof offset-serrated knife (it's available here for 30-some dollars) and between these two, there's nothing you can't do in the kitchen. Who is Chef Tony? Anthony Bourdain. Go get "Kitchen Confidential" and find out what I'm yammering about :)