Global 5-Piece Knife Set with Storage Dock

This full set includes an 8-inch chef's knife, an 8-1/4-inch carving knife, an 8-3/4-inch bread knife, a 5-inch chef's utility knife, and a 4-inch paring knife. All cutlery safely fits in the included stainless-steel storage dock, which rests horizontally for in-drawer storage. All Global knives are covered by a lifetime warranty against breakage and manufacturing defects. --Cristina Vaamonde

I only have two beefs with these knives:

1) They are so sharp that they can leave deep gouges in your cutting board if you are careless (especially the serrated while cutting bread).

2) The knive handle is more difficult to dry because its dimples like to retain water. When it is wet it can create an unusual tactile sensation in your hand.

These are minor things though. The bottom line is that the knives make cutting and chopping a pleasure.

And they look cool too!


Fiercely sharp, yet light and elegant   December 27, 2002
 9 out of 10 found this review helpful

The Global 5 knife set features the standard lightweight, ultra sharp knives which make the Global name famous. The addition of a knife dock/rack makes storing your knives even easier. The set starts with the basic 8 inch chef knife with a slighly flexible blade that can be used to chop vegetables or fillet a fish. The set contains a number of additional blades from a bread knife to utility and paring knives. The first thing you'll do when you get these knives is test out making paper thin slices of everything in your kitchen. Pretty amazing. The one thing some people have rightly pointed out, is that for people who want a heavier blade, or a larger handle, look for the thicker blades such as the 8 1/4" forged chef knife. However, if you want to make all your cutting, chopping and prep work go quickly and easily, this is a wonderful knife set.


Global a world-wide hit!   November 28, 2002
 10 out of 11 found this review helpful

Having worked with knives for some time, I am strongly biased toward the Global knives. They have great balance in your hand, are incredibly sharp (and stay that way!), and provide overall utility in a knife that is a bit smaller and lighter than the competition. My wife was initially against me getting these, and now uses them regularly and prefers them to any other brand by far - she said "even if these cost more, they are definitely worth it". I have a hard time working in anyone else's kitchen with even expensive German knives, they just don't have the same great feel. The narrow blade and sharp angle of the blade must have something to do with why they cut so well. I am not a designer, but they certainly put it all together in a well designed knife that is well-suited to even the most descriminating cook. I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed with these Global knives.