Global knives - any good?
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You can beat that price
Costco used to do a 6 set with rack for £160, think it's now 7 set, couldn't see the price on them last time I visited, ours still razor sharp after 18 months, just don't put them in dishwasher
(I have also read stuff about them snapping, so check before you buy
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Costco used to do a 6 set with rack for £160, think it's now 7 set, couldn't see the price on them last time I visited, ours still razor sharp after 18 months, just don't put them in dishwasher
(I have also read stuff about them snapping, so check before you buy
)Edited by missdiane on Wednesday 18th November 21:07
there's better to be had for cheaper.
globals for show, a proper knife for a pro! - thats the term generally banded about in the trade!
wusthoff tridents are better imo,
the handmade stuff from japanesechefknives.com is spectacular.
ive got a mixture of some old sabatiers (which still keep an edge very well), some handmade ones from the above site and some newish Shun Knives.
they all work for me very well.
globals for show, a proper knife for a pro! - thats the term generally banded about in the trade!
wusthoff tridents are better imo,
the handmade stuff from japanesechefknives.com is spectacular.
ive got a mixture of some old sabatiers (which still keep an edge very well), some handmade ones from the above site and some newish Shun Knives.
they all work for me very well.
Tempted to agree, better can be had for cheaper.
That said, finding knives which you love to work with is a fairly uncommon occurance, and need not always have to include 'premier' knife brands.
I tried Globals recently, but I really didn't enjoy them as much as I do my Wusthoffs. That said, I know professional chefs that love them. Horses for courses I guess. I now have a mix. I have a Shun classic chef's knife and 8" carver, Wusthoff utility, slicer and santoku, and they look after me very well.
That said, finding knives which you love to work with is a fairly uncommon occurance, and need not always have to include 'premier' knife brands.
I tried Globals recently, but I really didn't enjoy them as much as I do my Wusthoffs. That said, I know professional chefs that love them. Horses for courses I guess. I now have a mix. I have a Shun classic chef's knife and 8" carver, Wusthoff utility, slicer and santoku, and they look after me very well.
grumbledoak said:
Plenty of fans, though I'm not one of them (I think they are a little bit 'style over substance'). And that isn't the best price. Also, you could save much more buy buying fewer 'best' knives. A bit of variety is your friend, here...
This. Globals are by no means rubbish, but the handles are not for everyone (I don't like them) and there are much better Japanese knives available for similar or less money. Also, a typical 6 piece set will consist of a couple of useful knives and several others that don't really seem to have a purpose or are to short for the what they say they are for (i.e. 8" slicers).
I have some and although they keep their edge better than the Wusthoff I have the Wusthoff has more weight to it and also a slightly better curve to the blade for chopping.
I'm one of these people who end up with a load of different knives from different makes when I would be better off with a smaller selection from one manufacturer for uniformity, perhaps with just 1 or 2 speciality knives from others.
Andy
I'm one of these people who end up with a load of different knives from different makes when I would be better off with a smaller selection from one manufacturer for uniformity, perhaps with just 1 or 2 speciality knives from others.
Andy
uncinqsix said:
grumbledoak said:
Plenty of fans, though I'm not one of them (I think they are a little bit 'style over substance'). And that isn't the best price. Also, you could save much more buy buying fewer 'best' knives. A bit of variety is your friend, here...
This. Globals are by no means rubbish, but the handles are not for everyone (I don't like them) and there are much better Japanese knives available for similar or less money. Also, a typical 6 piece set will consist of a couple of useful knives and several others that don't really seem to have a purpose or are to short for the what they say they are for (i.e. 8" slicers).
What I'd do if I had to do it again (and I do like Global handles, and the way that they keep an edge for ages) is to buy the ones I use all the time. That would be the G2 20cm Chef's knife, the G5 18cm Veggie Chopper, the GS-11 15cm flexible knife (useful for filleting), and one other small paring knife. I don't use the paring knife much, but Mrs. Sulk doesn't like using the big knives!
If you do a google search for these, you'll get quite a bit off RRP.
zakelwe said:
I'm one of these people who end up with a load of different knives from different makes when I would be better off with a smaller selection from one manufacturer for uniformity, perhaps with just 1 or 2 speciality knives from others.
Andy
Nothing wrong with having knives from a mixture of makers. I have 6 Japanese knives* from 4 different manufacturers with only two being from the same product line. It's good to spend more on the knives you use the most, and perhpas a little less on the least-used ones.Andy
- and no, I don't really need that many.
Windsorphil said:
I use globals - they need quite a bit of care - don't let the Mrs put them in the dishwasher, they go rusty quickly...Overall I like them...seen them very cheap in Costco in Reading this last weekend - £160 with block.
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