Global Model X Chef's Knife - Made in Japan, 8" (Hollow Edge)

Love this knife. Great weight and feel, wonderfully sharp and balanced. You won’t regret this purchase!

We all know knives are a very personal item. Hand size, weight, balance, grip, etc.Equally important, sharpness on arrival, ability to hold an edge after sharpening and honing etc.When it finally went on sale, I again took the plunge, and I am very satisfied with the purchase. In addition to satisfying all my needs for an 8" chef's knife, it is just plain pretty to look at. Do I use it for everything, of course not. But it is my first choice now for most prep tasks along with the G-56 which I have had for a number of years.

I been using them since 1999, alway deliver as a product

I can’t say enough good things about this. The X series (GF designation) is much thicker than the typical global blade so it has weight and thickness like a real heavy duty german chef’s knife. But the edge geometry and the steel quality and hardness are all Japanese quality. Best of both worlds for me. The grantons are fine but unnecessary. The handle is a bit heavier and longer on the GF than the standard which I appreciate and it feels solid in the hand. The only downside would be for long sessions cutting as the extra weight might be fatiguing and I have slender hands for a man so while it fits me perfectly, if you have big meaty bear paws it (and other globals) might feel too narrow for you on the grip. Excellent knife, worth the price but if it goes on sale again I am buying a backup.

Got this as a gift last year and one year later it's still cutting perfectly.

Extreme sharpness, perfect balance and weight. We have the Mac mth 80 professional series chef knife also, but the global beats it.

A great cross between a western cook and a Japanese knife. Ultra sharp, thin, hard blade with a thicker spine, larger handle and more weight. It allows for normal western cross, tap and rock chopping with an incredibly sharp and well balanced product. The added weight does not detract from the product, but helps it cut through heavy vegetables, easier.

This is a seriously sharp knife, and is my go-to knife in the kitchen. It holds its edge well. Looks great, too.