The first GLOBAL knives were designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada whose aim was to develop a range of knives which were truly new and revolutionay, harnessing the best material available and the most modern design concepts. With an almost unlimited budget he was to fashion a series of kitchen knives which would appeal to the professional and amateur chef alike, be comfortable and easy to handle, and meet the most demanding requirements.

GLOBAL knives are made from the finest stainless steel material. The blade utilizes CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, Ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56-58 which holds a razor sharp edge longer than any other steel and resists rust, stains and corrosion.

Like the Samurai swords before them, each GLOBAL knife is carefully weighted to ensure perfect balance in the hand. The smooth contours and seamless construction eliminate food and dirt traps, offering the ultimate in safety and hygiene.

Just as their fine swords lent distinction to the Samurai, GLOBAL knives bring distinction to the chef, whether professional or amateur.

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From very modest beginnings GLOBAL has developed into one of the sucess stories of the 1990's. Still crafted by hand in Yoshikin's factory in Niigata to the most exacting standards, they are sold in more than 65 countries around the world where they are attracting ever more attention and acclaim.

During the last few years GLOBAL knives have won a number of prestigious awards:

1990- Japanese Good Design by MITI

1991- Selected forInternational Design Year Book

1992- Selected as Best Cook's Knife in Benelux

1995- Selected as Best Knife by WHICH Magazine in the UK

1996- Selected as Sharpest Knife by A LA Carte Magazine in Germany

2001- GS-29 Design PLUS Award in Frankfurt Messe

Formal awards alone can barely act as a testimony to the many thousands of delighted customers of GLOBAL knives throughout the world. GLOBAL knives are favoured today by high ranking chefs in prestigious hotels and restaurants, and are featured regularly on television cookery programmes in the hands of the most celebrated chefs.

Meanwhile, the design and production team continue to look for ways of expanding and developing further the GLOBAL knife range, taking into account the many suggestions and proposals received from current GLOBAL knife users throughout the world.

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