Global GS-3 5-Inch Cook's Knife

Global GS-3 5-Inch Cook's Knife Review

Global GS-3 5-Inch Cook's Knife Feature

• Precisely cuts, slices, chops, or dices a variety of foods
• 5-inch blade constructed of ice-tempered and hardened stainless steel
• Resists rust, stains, and corrosion
• Hollow handle provides comfort and balance
• Hand washing is recommended

Global knives are appreciated for their sleek, cutting-edge design and quality stainless-steel edges, and this 5-inch utility knife proudly continues the Global tradition. The razor-sharp edge cuts with striking efficiency, resulting in a neatly sliced tomato, cheese slice, or lime. The blade is constructed of ice-tempered and hardened stainless steel, and its edge stays sharp far longer than similar blades while resisting rust, stains, and corrosion. Put a Global knife in your hand and you'll notice its lightweight comfort and delightful balance, which is especially handy when slicing multiple fruits or veggies for a large gathering. The knife features thin blades and a hollow handle, and it should fit in many (if not most) knife blocks. Hand washing is recommended. --Rivers Janssen The two most innovative features of Global knives are their edge and the way they are balanced. The most important feature of any knife is its edge, and the Global edge is truly its signature. The majority of the Global knives are sharpened or ground on both sides of the blade like western style knives. However, their edges are ground straight to a point rather than beveled resulting in a dramatically sharper knife which stays sharper longer. The edge is so large and prominent that it is easily seen with the naked eye and extends a quarter inch or more up from the tip of the knife. To balance their knives, Global uses a hollow handle which is then filled with just the right amount of sand to create the correct balance. Global uses this method rather than using a full tang and a bolster to balance their knives for two reasons. First, it is a far more precise than using a tang and a bolster. Second, Asian knives typically do not have bolsters, since they only serve as a hindrance to cutting and sharpening. The 5-1/2-Inch Chef's Knife is the perfect chef's knife for people with smaller hands, or a small workspace. It also makes an excellent all-around utility knife as it is nimble, quick and agile. It makes shork work of delicate prep or garnish work.