GLOBAL-IST is a new series developed to meet the needs of the food culture in Japan where world-renowned stainless steel GLOBAL knives were born. Japan’s rich food culture consists of not only national cuisine but also a wide variety of international dishes prepared through various cooking techniques. The wide product range offers professional knives and premium quality kitchen knives for home use.
The new GLOBAL-IST series offers single-edged Japanese-style knives (kodeba and yanagiba), both of which are available for left-handed and right-handed users. While knives for left-handed users tend to be more expensive than those for right-handed users, we offer both types at the same price in hope that many people can enjoy cooking Japan’s rich seafood dishes. Made using waterstone, the knives boast a blade of excellent sharpness while enabling easy maintenance at home using a whetstone. In addition, we have developed an easy-to-use sharpener for those who are not familiar with stone sharpening, or those who want to easily maintain their knives’ razor-shape edges. A maintenance service provided by professional artisans is also available. Taking proper care means you can use GLOBAL knives safely and comfortably for a long time.
Believing that cooking is not simply a part of the household duties but an important element that creates a family bond, we have developed our knives for home chefs who prepare food with love for family and friends. In addition, the name GLOBAL-IST conveys our hope that the chefs who create food can express our philosophy on the dining table.