The new Global Ni kitchen knives have all the quality features expected from a Global knife range the unparalleled cutting edge, stylish unique design, and precision balance. But it doesn't stop there. With a new handle design and oriental style shape, the differences in the Ni are its excellence. Designed by the creative visionary Komin Yamada, the new Global Ni is already being hailed by experts as some of the best professional kitchen knives on the market. Highlights: The blade is constructed of a single piece of steel, with a unique convex edge for unsurpassed performance. Made of hollow handles which are then filled with sand to achieve the desired weight and deliver the perfect balance. Perfectly balanced knives provide optimal control. The blade is made of the finest stainless steel called Cromova 18 (Chromium, Molybdenum, and Vanadium), designed exclusively for Global. Ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56-C58 degrees which hold the razor-sharp edge of the blade longer than any other steel. Ergonomic, stainless steel hygienic handles with signature dimple patterns offer a comfortable, slip-resistant grip.