--- product_id: 664177 title: "Knives 8\" Chef's Knife" brand: "global" price: "€ 291.54" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Global" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/664177-knives-8-chefs-knife store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 8-inch high-tech molybdenum/vanadium steel blade Precisely balanced for effortless control Lifetime warranty against defects & breakage Knives 8" Chef's Knife **Brand:** global **Price:** € 291.54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Slice Like a Pro, Own the Kitchen ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Knives 8" Chef's Knife by global - **How much does it cost?** € 291.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/664177-knives-8-chefs-knife) ## Best For - global enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted global brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Lifetime Confidence:** Backed by a lifetime warranty, this knife is built to be your trusted culinary partner for years to come. - • **Seamless Sanitation:** All-metal construction with no bolsters or joints means effortless cleaning and a hygienic kitchen environment. - • **Featherlight Precision:** Experience unmatched agility with a lightweight, perfectly balanced blade that feels like an extension of your hand. - • **Razor-Sharp Edge That Lasts:** Crafted from advanced molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel, the blade stays sharper longer, slicing through ingredients with surgical precision. - • **Ergonomic Stainless Steel Handle:** Molded and dimpled for a secure, slip-resistant grip that fits comfortably in every hand—small or large. ## Overview The Global Knives 8" Chef's Knife is a lightweight, precisely balanced culinary tool featuring an 8-inch blade forged from high-tech molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel. Its razor-sharp edge is engineered to retain sharpness longer than traditional knives, while the ergonomically molded stainless steel handle ensures a secure, comfortable grip. Designed without bolsters for reduced weight and enhanced maneuverability, this knife is a favorite among professional and home chefs alike. It comes with a lifetime warranty, making it a durable, hygienic, and reliable choice for all your kitchen prep needs. ## Description Product Description The chef's knife is the multipurpose workhorse of the kitchen. Perfect for mincing, cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work. The "workhorse" of the kitchen is perfect for cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work. desertcart.com High tech from tip to handle, Global knives from Japan created a sensation when they burst onto the world's culinary stage as an alternative to traditional European-style cutlery. Blades are made of hard molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel and "face-ground" with a long taper rather than a short bevel so edges remain sharp longer than even the best high-carbon stainless-steel knives. Edges also are ground at a more acute angle than traditional European-style knives and arrive from the factory razor-sharp. Although Global also makes a "heavyweight" line for cooks who prefer hefty knives, its original knives--of which this 8-inch chef's knife is an example--have thinner blades and are lighter than traditional European-style knives. Global also dispensed with bolsters on its original knives to reduce weight. Balance is achieved by injecting a precise amount of sand for a particular blade style into a hollow handle. To ensure balance is continuous, the sand flows inside the handle as a blade is maneuvered. A finger notch between blade and handle provides safety. Stainless-steel handles are Global's most striking feature. They're molded to fit the hand and dimpled to resist slipping. Smaller around than many European-style handles, they're easy for small-handed cooks to grasp and seamless for sanitation. Global recommends using a ceramic sharpener or a diamond steel instead of a metal sharpening steel for its knives, supplemented by a synthetic whetstone, a ceramic whetstone, or a Shinkansen sharpener. Global also makes a Sharpening Guide Rail so blades can be honed on a whetstone at the proper angle. Global knives should be hand washed to protect edges. They carry a lifetime warranty against defects and breakage. --Fred Brack Review: Best Knife I've Tried - I have used many knives from many companies in my 70+ years of cooking and my Global 8-inch chef's knife is the best I've ever used. Less expensive than many brands, but you wouldn't know it to use it. This is a handsome, well-balanced knife that has a comfortable handle and a terrific blade. I can slice and chop an onion without tears as it slices without crushing and releasing lots of oils. I recommend this knife to any serious cook. My nephew suggested I try it. He was right: I like it so much (even though this is so versatile) I've ordered two more: a smaller chef's knife and a paring knife. Review: Absolute Perfection in a Knife - If you're reading this review, clearly you're in the market for a professional grade chef's knife. You've probably also considered offerings by Shun, Wusthof, and Henckels. Truth is, you really can't go wrong with the German knives. Nor can you go wrong with one of the Shun Elite knives. But that doesn't cut it (no pun intended), does it? You want the best. Quite frankly, I believe the Global G2 fits the bill. To be considered a 'good' knife it should: -Be correctly balanced - Have a full tang (or something similar). NOT bonded. - Have metal that can be sharpened to the point where it shaves arm-hair. - Retain its edge assuming regular knife-steel use. - Not stain (only applies to stainless steel knives) The Global G-2 easily exceeds these standards. It's a 'good' knife. But it really offers quite a bit more. Unlike the traditional French or German knives, it doesn't rely on weight to chop things. You'll notice it's a REALLY light knife when picking it up. Now, professional chefs who haven't used one might think this is a drawback. Interestingly, it isn't. Since the grind profile of the blade is relatively narrow, the entire knife becomes an agile cutting machine. The ergonomics are another key benefit of the Global G-2. You can really bring your hand up to the blade and comfortably chop for a while without any discomfort. You'd think the metal handle would get really slippery, but unless your hand is covered in bacon grease (which is bad technique) you won't have any issues. You do have to use proper knife skills to get the most out of this knife, but you might as well learn for your finger's sake. Interestingly, the G-2 is stamped and not forged. Now, this is VERY different than your run of the mill stamped knife. They use the stamping technique in order to make the knife much lighter. There's a forged version (the GF-33) but it's heavier and has a solid handle. I have actually grown to prefer the weight of the G-2. After a TON of vegetable chopping, the light weight of the G-2 is a godsend. The steel is not obnoxiously hard (HRC) unlike some other japanese knives, so any decent steel will do wonders on it. In conclusion, this is hands down the best general Chef's knife I have ever owned. It is a nice improvement on the heavy German designs at a competitive price. ## Features - Lightweight, precisely balanced 8-inch or 20cm chef's knife - Blade made of high-tech molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel - Edge retains razor sharpness exceptionally well - Stainless-steel handle molded for Comfort, dimpled for safe grip - Lifetime warranty against defects and breakage ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00005OL44 | | Best Sellers Rank | #29,120 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #65 in Chef's Knives | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel | | BladeLength | 8 Inches | | Brand Name | Global | | Color | Silver | | Construction Type | Stamped | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,940) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04943691802484 | | Handle Material | Stainless Steel | | Included Components | Chef's Knife | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Length | 8 Inches | | Item Type Name | Global G-2 - 8 inch, 20cm Chef's Knife | | Item Weight | 7.84 ounces | | Manufacturer | Yoshikin | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime warranty | | UPC | 844007023934 090169773655 768240311026 707430985357 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Plain - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Global - **Color:** Silver - **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel ## Images ![Knives 8" Chef's Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XmuBPYloL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are the Global knives dishwasher safe?** A: The knife is 100% stainless steel and is absolutely dishwasher safe, do not believe the knife-nazi hype. THAT BEING SAID, I have a 3rd drawer in my dishwasher which is all the way at the top of the cabinet, and allows me to place the knife lengthwise with blade edge facing down in it's own slot, where the edge of the blade is held in small plastic tines so it cannot bounce around and hit other hard objects. DO NOT place the knife haphazardly in the rack where it can bang around against other items or metal racks. Occasionally I get small rust spots on the blade which come off in seconds with a green scrubby pad. No amount of careful handling will prevent the blade from dulling. It will need to be sharpened periodically. I have washed my global knife in the dishwasher for years and maintain a shaving sharp blade with a diamond stone and a polish-coated strop, however any reasonable sharpening system will work. "Never put a kitchen knife in the dishwasher" is an old wives tale and simply not based in reality. Splashing hot soapy water on any knife made of stainless/ceramic/plastic just won't cause damage, period. Do not place a wood handled knife in the washer because the wood will swell, dry and crack, which is where this outdated advice comes from.I do not own any wooden handled knives for this reason, wash all of them in the dishwasher regularly, and they all can shave the hairs on my arm. I sharpen about once every 6 months on the diamond "stones", and about once a month with a diamond coated "honing steel". A few strokes on my leather strop keeps the razors edge, and will remove any small burrs, "wire", or rolls of the edge.A good knife is a tool and should be treated as such. Use it, maintain it, and do not be afraid of it. They are not precious works of art that need to be handled with kid gloves. **Q: are the blades stamped or forged?** A: There seems to be some confusion with the previous answers given. Global makes stamped AND forged knives. This knife, the G-2, is stamped, not forged. They make a heavier duty line of forged cutler, which are prefixed with GF. The forged version (8.25") of this knife is model #GF-33 (http://www.amazon.com/Global-GF-33-4-Inch-21-cm-Heavyweight/dp/B00005OL4N). I own this as well as quite a few other Global knives, and they are all excellent. I actually prefer the stamped to the forged version. It is lighter and very nimble in my hands. It comes down to a preference to European type chef knives (Sabatier, Wüsthof, Henckels, etc) vs Asian type chef knives (Global, Shun, MAC, etc). I prefer the lighter style of Asian knife without a heavy bolster over my Henckels. YYMV. This knife is extremely sharp, however, and is one of my favorite knives that I own. Using it is simply a joy unto itself! **Q: Does the knife come with a case or sheath?** A: This listing has a sheath: amazon.com/dp/B07WD5K8NB **Q: I am trying to register this knife with global since there is a lifetime warranty. There is no serial number on the knife, do you know where it is?** A: After 23 or so years of use, had a smaller Global knife snap between handle and blade. Global fully honored the warranty, fully replaced it. I don’t recall ever registering it, Global just asked for photos of old knife and the pieces back once new one arrived. My other 5 knifes have had zero problems. Great knife, great company that backs its products ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Knife I've Tried *by M***K on October 11, 2025* I have used many knives from many companies in my 70+ years of cooking and my Global 8-inch chef's knife is the best I've ever used. Less expensive than many brands, but you wouldn't know it to use it. This is a handsome, well-balanced knife that has a comfortable handle and a terrific blade. I can slice and chop an onion without tears as it slices without crushing and releasing lots of oils. I recommend this knife to any serious cook. My nephew suggested I try it. He was right: I like it so much (even though this is so versatile) I've ordered two more: a smaller chef's knife and a paring knife. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute Perfection in a Knife *by A***E on February 1, 2013* If you're reading this review, clearly you're in the market for a professional grade chef's knife. You've probably also considered offerings by Shun, Wusthof, and Henckels. Truth is, you really can't go wrong with the German knives. Nor can you go wrong with one of the Shun Elite knives. But that doesn't cut it (no pun intended), does it? You want the best. Quite frankly, I believe the Global G2 fits the bill. To be considered a 'good' knife it should: -Be correctly balanced - Have a full tang (or something similar). NOT bonded. - Have metal that can be sharpened to the point where it shaves arm-hair. - Retain its edge assuming regular knife-steel use. - Not stain (only applies to stainless steel knives) The Global G-2 easily exceeds these standards. It's a 'good' knife. But it really offers quite a bit more. Unlike the traditional French or German knives, it doesn't rely on weight to chop things. You'll notice it's a REALLY light knife when picking it up. Now, professional chefs who haven't used one might think this is a drawback. Interestingly, it isn't. Since the grind profile of the blade is relatively narrow, the entire knife becomes an agile cutting machine. The ergonomics are another key benefit of the Global G-2. You can really bring your hand up to the blade and comfortably chop for a while without any discomfort. You'd think the metal handle would get really slippery, but unless your hand is covered in bacon grease (which is bad technique) you won't have any issues. You do have to use proper knife skills to get the most out of this knife, but you might as well learn for your finger's sake. Interestingly, the G-2 is stamped and not forged. Now, this is VERY different than your run of the mill stamped knife. They use the stamping technique in order to make the knife much lighter. There's a forged version (the GF-33) but it's heavier and has a solid handle. I have actually grown to prefer the weight of the G-2. After a TON of vegetable chopping, the light weight of the G-2 is a godsend. The steel is not obnoxiously hard (HRC) unlike some other japanese knives, so any decent steel will do wonders on it. In conclusion, this is hands down the best general Chef's knife I have ever owned. It is a nice improvement on the heavy German designs at a competitive price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute favorite knife *by T***. on January 20, 2026* This is a knife that can take a beating and remain sharp. Take care of it and the edge will last for months. The weight of the knife and its balancing makes maneuvering easy. Precision is a quality you can get from this knife. Highly recommended! ## Frequently Bought Together - Global 8" Chef's Knife - Global 3.5" Paring Knife - Global Stage 2 Sharpener-Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/664177-knives-8-chefs-knife](https://www.desertcart.be/products/664177-knives-8-chefs-knife) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*