Global knives

[LordHaveMurci]

Great deal on Amazon for a 3pc starter set if anybodys interested.

[snobetter]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00SGDQBLA?ref_...

[loughran]

I don't understand the draw of the Global knife, I have a selection but they're utterly souless and their RRPs are ridiculous.

[Rosscow]

loughran said:

I don't understand the draw of the Global knife, I have a selection but they're utterly souless and their RRPs are ridiculous.

I have about 9 - they're fantastic. My favourite is the bread knife. Used daily for getting on 10 years and as good now as they day we were given it (wedding present).

Soulless? They're knives!!

[blindspot]

I found in Lakeland a Globla chef's knife at 60% off. Really pleased with it, they had a few others in store at same reduction.

[gregf40]

snobetter said:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00SGDQBLA?ref ...

The wife has mentioned she wants some new knives - so just picked these for her for Christmas - cheers!

If they are no good...I'll hunt you down and struggle to stab you...

[LordHaveMurci]

gregf40 said:

The wife has mentioned she wants some new knives - so just picked these for her for Christmas - cheers!

If they are no good...I'll hunt you down and struggle to stab you...

And if they are good I get to drive your F40?!!

[sly fox]

Yep i have just a few of those- great knives, have not needed to sharpen them that often.
Every now and again there is an Amazon reseller that does a clearout. Picked up a few knives at around £40 each , instead of the usual 80-90.

[21TonyK]

If you like Globals then for the same money this would be better value

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Global-Piece-Anniversary-G...

I really couldn't justify a Global speed peeler when its functionally the same as a 99p one!

[gregf40]

21TonyK said:

If you like Globals then for the same money this would be better value

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Global-Piece-Anniversary-G...

I really couldn't justify a Global speed peeler when its functionally the same as a 99p one!

Ah, cancelled my order and bought that one instead. Good spot!

[gregf40]

LordHaveMurci said:

And if they are good I get to drive your F40?!!

Maybe my 197!

[LordHaveMurci]

gregf40 said:

LordHaveMurci said:

And if they are good I get to drive your F40?!!

Maybe my 197!

At least I could compare it to my 172 Cup!

[LordHaveMurci]

21TonyK said:

If you like Globals then for the same money this would be better value

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Global-Piece-Anniversary-G...

I really couldn't justify a Global speed peeler when its functionally the same as a 99p one!

Tough decision now, the 3pc set originally mentioned totals £196.00, deal price £99.00. The set you posted totals £175.00, currently £150.00, chefs knife is fluted which I'm guessing is better?
As you say, is it worth £25 for a peeler? Is it worth £100 on knives that ultimately do the same as our Anolon set?
Another £50, already bought a Minosharp Plus for nearly £45, I'll be in for nearly £200 FFS!

[loughran]

The other problem with Global knives, is the rather large number of countefeits on the market. Genuine Global knives, manufactured by Yoshikin, are balanced by adding sand to the handle cavity. Hold your knife to your ear and shake it, (carefully now) can you hear the sand ? If not, probably fake.

[21TonyK]

VFM wise this isn't actually that bad.

A decent serrated knife, two chefs knives one of which could be used as a carver, a trendy veg knife, a flexible and a couple of small utilities. Add in a nice magnetic rack and?

Not saying you can't get as good or better for a lesser price but they do look pretty.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015SXKAEE?psc=1

[loughran]

Doesn't that effing huge discount make you wonder whether someone somewhere is plonker pulling ?

[Burwood]

The best and easiest to use sharpener is mino sharp 3. Designed for globals.

[IIIRestorerIII]

loughran said:

I don't understand the draw of the Global knife, I have a selection but they're utterly souless and their RRPs are ridiculous.

Alternative?

[21TonyK]

IIIRestorerIII said:

loughran said:

I don't understand the draw of the Global knife, I have a selection but they're utterly souless and their RRPs are ridiculous.

Alternative?

If you like the oriental knife style and 35 degree grind then (despite having bought 10+ Globals) I actually prefer the grip on the Porsche Chroma

http://www.amazon.co.uk/301-Design-F-Porsche-Santo...

And if you like western blades my favourite at the moment is

http://www.catering-appliance.com/dick-1778-chefs-...

[uncinqsix]

IIIRestorerIII said:

loughran said:

I don't understand the draw of the Global knife, I have a selection but they're utterly souless and their RRPs are ridiculous.

Alternative?

http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/440Series.html#440Series

or pretty much anything else on that site...