Professional chefs might be highly-strung types, prone to passionate arguments – but when it comes to Global knives, chefs everywhere can agree that these knives are the best around. Global knives are renowned for their superior quality, their sharper-than-sharp cutting edges, perfect weighting, and their instantly recognizable design. Global draws its manufacturing inspiration from ancient Japanese swordsmiths, who perfected the art of sword-making to produce strong, sharp blades for the samurai, while also taking ingenuity from German and Italian fields of technology and design. In short, if you invest in a Global knife, you'll carry it with you, from one kitchen to another, for a lifetime. Today, following both their nation's time-honoured traditions and innovative nature, Global continue to produce knives of the finest quality. And, just like the swords of the samurai past, each Global knife lends distinction to the chef who uses it – amateur or professional. Made from the finest quality CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56⁰-C58⁰. Edge retains razor sharpness exceptionally well and resists rust, stains and corrosion. Smooth contours and seamless construction eliminate food and dirt traps, offering the ultimate in safety and hygiene. Hand wash and hand dry only.