Global GF-27 - 7 inch, 16cm Heavyweight Butcher's Knife

Strong but not brittle blade, comfortable handle
Global's Butcher's Knife has been serving me quite well for some time now. It's been used for, unsurprisingly, some butchering, but at my last job it's main purpose was to break down lobsters. I forgot it one day and used my chef's knife, which now sports two cracks perpendicular to the edge from that one day. This guy, on the other hand, never suffered any damage (not, of course, counting dulling, which lobster shells are wont to cause). As with other Global knifes, the handle is comfortable, and in particular with this one, the handle is quite long which can be rather helpful with certain jobs (like trying to get into a joint without unnecessarily compressing the surrounding meat). Overall: very happy with it.
Best Knife I own
I use this knife to process deer meat and it works very well. Has good balance and holds an edge for a long time.
My go-to knife for all things meat!
This is the most recent addition to my small, yet growing Global knife collection and I definitely have enjoyed using it so far. I personally don't like using my chef's knife for raw meat and then having to wash and sanitize it before using it again for other tasks while cooking so I decided to get a knife strictly for meat. This knife was an excellent choice! It is perfect for trimming and prepping all types of raw meats and its unique design has proved to be very beneficial in a variety of tasks that I have had trouble with in the past using my chef's knife. I have found the 7" blade on this knife to be the perfect length to give you enough blade to work with good sized pieces of meat while not sacrificing any control so you can really have some finesse in your work.

As with all the Global knives I own and have come across, the quality of this knife is just stunning. They are absolutely beautiful knives and perform so amazingly well day after day. If you have been...
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Global G-18 - 10 inch, 24cm Flexible Fillet Knife

Quality is the way to go.
I love to research the web and this is one of the Knives that came up so I bought it as a gift.
Turns out that quality is the way to go. Thanks Amazon for all the information and being so good about making it all go well on the purchases.


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Shun Reserve ND0720 Hollow-Ground Slicing Knife, 10-Inch

Just right!
This was a gift for a friend who is a professional chef and he seems to never put it down except to sleep!


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Shun DM0761 Classic 7-Inch Flexible Fillet Knife

SHUN CLASSIC FLEXIBLE FILLET 7"
This new SHUN CLASSIC flexible fillet 7", works great, with all kinds, of fish . the flexibility of the blade, helps to get the cut , down to the bone, for efficient, non wasteful, knife work. The Japanese AUS8A steel in the blade , and the fact that the blade is not Damascus coated ,give the knife a flexibility and strength ,for the long haul. I love the way it feels in my hand. It takes ,only a few strokes, on the SHUN steel, to get it back to razor sharp , after many uses. I give this knife my highest recommendation , for Flexibility , blade strength . and quality of steel, used in blade. I hope this review ,helps you make an informed buying decision.
shun
I'm a big fan of Shun....but not this knife, it was too flexible. You can bow it with your little finger. And get a "tin" ring out of it when you let it go.

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Global G-10 - 12 1/2 inch, 31cm Flexible Slicing Knife

Global super knife
This is a an excellent knife for meat, fish, cutting ultra-thin slices, But it works well as a bread knife.


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Wusthof Classic Ikon 7-Inch Fillet With Sheath, Black

Quality that can't be beat.
I just can not say enough about Wusthof as a quality knife maker, and this fillet knife is no exception. It has good balance. Fits very well in my extra large hands. It came sharp. The blade has a good balance between its stiffness and flex, due to the shape of the spline. I have cleaned 10 salmon with it. I did not have to sharpen it, and it was still incredibly sharp when I got finished. Time will tell how often I have to sharpen it. They do have a reputation for keeping an edge. Due to the steel they use to forge (yes this is a forged knife) their higher end knifes. They boast that their steel will not stain, we will let time be the judge on that one. But I would venture to guess that anyone who pays the price for this knife will take very good care of it.

My knife has the formula "X 50 Cr Mo 15" etched into its blade, signifying that each is made with 0.5% carbon, 15% chromium and unspecified but smaller amounts of molybdenum and vanadium. X50CrMoV15 is the...
Very good knife
I had purchased a Wusthof fillet knife last year and really liked the model. It was very sharp out of the box and did an excellent job. I noticed the "classic" and debated purchasing another expensive fillet knife but curiosity finally won over and I ordered this knife. I did not think the knife would be much different from the original purchase, but there was a noticeable improvement in quality with this knife. Very sharp out of the box, a little better sheathe and the handle was more comfortable. Either knife is a winner but this Classic is a bit more quality laden the original.
Exceedingly satisfied
This is a very well made knife. Good feel and flexible blade. razor sharp and holds an edge.

Ive owned at least a dozen fillet knives and this is by far the best.
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Shun VG0011 Blue Steel 4-1/2 Inch Honesuki Knife

Great value for money
Really sharp out of he box great finishing all in all a keeper!
As a professional chef this style is indispensable for poultry boning and this knife is excellent value for money
The sheath or "Saya" is a little loose but who buys it for that
Love it!!
I chose this knife as a warranty replacement for a rare Kershaw sent in for repair that they could not fix or replace.
They gave me $175 credit for the Kershaw, and this knife is $225 at their site...so I had to shell out another $50.
I'm glad I did. The cutting edge is razor sharp out of the box, and it is a beauty to behold.
The blade length is perfect for it's intended use...boning poultry.
As advertised, cuts through bone cartilage like butter. I also use it for trimming and scoring cuts of beef and pork.
Like others have said, I do have some blade discoloration at the edge, but it still looks beautiful.
Amazon's price is a decent deal for this perfect blend of beauty and function. Recommended.
GREAT Knives!
I have a full set of the Shun Blues (in addition to a HUGE Shun Collection) and they are tremendous knives! The steel WILL discolor and requires some attention when cleaning and storing, but the payoff is an incredibly sharp blade, confortable handle and VERY functional design!
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Global G-19 - 11 inch, 27cm Flexible Fillet Knife

very well constructed stamped knife
We were in the market for a flexible fillet knife of the "chef's knife" style, as opposed to the hunting style thin, crescent ones (that are often serrated and smaller). Global is a name brand manufacturer of stamped knives, so we decided to give this a try. *I had also seen this knife in the hands of many a sous chef on Iron Chef and thought that should be a good indicator for its quality.

Apart from the commendable construction, the blade is in fact extremely flexible, and the knife itself is super light. If you are tearing into a large salmon, or meat, it is nice to be able to smoothly glide the knife's edge along without ever really feeling it in your hand. It has done an great job at holding its edge, and of course if you do sharpen it you will want to use a whetstone or send it to be done properly.

You should be aware that this is longer than a 10 inch chef's knife, and therefore may not fit in many knife blocks. We purchased the...


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Global 8 inch Fillet Knife

Great Global Quality. Just one complaint.
I am confused that the bolster lip holding your front finger away from the blade is un-pronounced compared to other Global knives. I guess they are saying, with the design, that this knife isn't meant for pushing. It just makes it not quite perfect for me. If you don't care about that, everything else about it is what you would expect from a Global. Surprisingly light.


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Global GF-31 - 6 1/4 inch, 16cm Heavyweight Boning Knife

Awesome knife
This is really a great knife and was an excellent addition to my growing collection of globals. i opted for the heavyweight instead of the flexible because i thought the rigid blade would allow me to steer it better. I have a friend with the flexible so i have tried both and i prefer the heavier, non-flexible blade.
What a Great Knife
My wife and I love this baby. It cut the time in half for my wife to debone a pork shoulder.
Terrible edge
Lets start out with the fact I'm a professional meat cutter. I use boning knives everyday and went looking for a top notch, high quality knife. After extensive research I decided with this product. I am disappointed.

My twenty dollar victorinox came with a better edge, not only that, it STILL has a better edge after two years of daily use. My second complaint is that it doesn't have a decent point to it. Has this knife already been jammed into a steel? For $140 (After tax and shipping) this is ridiculous.

I suppose it's a good hunk of stainless steel, BUT is NOT usable out of box. First thing I have to do with this knife is sharpen it, and put a good point on it.

Bottom line, go with victorinox over global. I haven't put this knife to the true test, but only years of work will determine that.
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