Awards

  • 1990 - Selected as a good design product by the Ministry of Trade & Industry

  • 1991 - Introduction of the International Design Year Book

  • 1995 - Selected as best knife by WHICH? Magazine

  • 2001 - GS-29 Tweezers received Design+ Award at Frankfurt International Trade Fair

  • 2002 - Shinkansen Sharpener received the Cutting Edge Excellence in Housewares

  • 2004 - G-2 Cook’s knife won the Good House Keeping Tried and Tested Award

  • 2007 - G-3 Carving knife won the Good House Keeping Tried and Tested Award

  • 2011 - G-2 Cook's knife selected as the best knife by WHICH? magazine

  • 2011 - Voted as best kitchen gadget by GQ magazine

Welcome to the official website for Global Knives & Accessories for the UK & Ireland

From very modest beginnings Global has developed into one of the most successful brands of professional kitchen knives in the world.  Still crafted by hand in Yoshikin's factory in Niigata, Japan, Global knives are manufactured to extremely high and exacting standards.  Global knives have attracted much acclaim over the years and received a number of awards :

Please use our Global website to explore the many items available in the Global Product Range, find out the best way to care for your knife, how to keep it sharp and much more… Read More

Professional Chef's Knives

These awards are more than matched by the thousands of delighted Global customers throughout the world - Global knives are favoured today by many high ranking chefs in the most prestigious hotels, restaurants and kitchens. Global knives are regularly featured on television cookery programmes and in the hands of the most celebrated chefs.

History

Samurai Tradition A thousand years ago, Japanese swordsmiths developed the high art of sword making to provide strong, sharp blades for the Samurai, the feared warrior caste...

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Latest News

Knife Sharpening Video Now Available to View!

Knife Sharpening Video Now Available to View!

Filmed by Mr Global, (Mino Tsuchuida) himself, now you too can become an expert at sharpening your Global knives.

Roux Scholarship Final 18 Announced

Roux Scholarship Final 18 Announced

In a bumper year for entries the majority of competitors are new to the competition however many have passed through the kitchens of previous Roux Scholars, a fact which demonstrates the true spirit of the Roux legacy where everyone involved is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of young talent.

The Roux Scholarship

The Roux Scholarship

Sponsor of The Roux Scholarship since 1984.

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