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Global Ni 11 cm Oriental Cooks Knife

Global Ni from Steamer Trading {Product Review}

Published on July 19, 2015 by Elizabeth Atia

Global Ni – Cromova 18 Stainless Steel Cook’s Knife

Global Ni 11 cm Oriental Cooks Knife

If there ever was a knife you expected to sching when you pick it up, this is it.

1000 years ago Japan’s sword-smith’s perfected the art of sword making to produce strong, sharp blades for the Samurai warriors.

In 1983 the Japanese company Yoshikin took the cooking world by storm by developing the world’s first knives to have a fully integrated blade and handle – the Global knife range, made from the finest Cromova 18 stainless steel.

During production, after stamping the stainless steel blank into the shape of the blade, the knife is heat-treated at about 1000 degrees centigrade. After that, it undergoes the rapid cooling at -80 degrees centigrade – a sub-zero treatment which increases the hardness of the blade and improves the cutting quality due to the enhanced uniformity of the stainless steel’s crystalline structure. After the sub-zero treatment the knife is tempered again, a process making the knife even stronger. The resulting blade resists rust, stains and corrosion.

The Global knife edge has a convex cross-sectional shape. From the ridge to the point of the blade, the edge is not a straight line; it forms a gradual curve making the edge more effective for cutting. Food just slides off.

Each knife is carefully weighted, like the Samurai swords before them, ensuring perfect balance in the hand. Global is truly one of the best knife ranges in the world, so much so that counterfeit products have been produced in recent years.

Shetland Smoked Salmon
Whiskey barrel and peat smoked Shetland salmon expertly sliced with a Global Ni knife

The Global Ni knives are now available in the UK exclusively from the Steamer Trading Cookshop, a family owned business celebrating their 30th year this year. They have 34 stores throughout the UK and they pride themselves on their wide range of expert cookware and staff who know their Santoku’s from their Sashimi knives!

Global Ni 11 cm Cook's Knife

Now – what do I really think of my new Japanese stainless steel knife, kindly sent to me for review by Steamer Trading?

This is, hands down, the best knife I have ever owned. It feels good in the hand and it is a pleasure to use. It’s the knife I am reaching for now on my magnetic knife strip, and it is incredibly sharp – I did nick my finger the first time I used it! It’s rather expensive, but you’re paying for high quality, and theoretically, if you take good care of it (ie: wash and hand dry it carefully after use and don’t, under any circumstance, put it in the dishwasher!) it should last a lifetime. I now want the rest of the set! All my other knives pale in comparison.

The 11 cm Global Ni cook’s knife normally retails at ÂŁ129.99 but Steamer Trading have it on an introductory offer for only ÂŁ59.99 (price correct at time of publishing – 19 July 2015).

You can find out more by visiting the Steamer Trading website or following them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary was sent a Global Ni 11 cm cook’s knife by Steamer Trading for review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. This is not a paid post.

Category: Product, ReviewTag: Global Ni, knife, Product Review, Steamer Trading

About Elizabeth Atia

Daydream adventurer. Expat Canadian. Foodie. Calls Shetland home.

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  1. Helen Porter

    July 21, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    what a good looking knife I would love to have one of these in my kitchen mine are all rubbish this one looks fresh and modern #triedtested

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  2. Cathy Glynn

    July 21, 2015 at 10:23 am

    What a fabulous looking knife although they do scare me. Would make a great tool in anybodies kitchen x

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  3. Carrie-Time to be an Adult

    July 21, 2015 at 10:21 am

    I have knife envy now! There are certain brands that just get everything right and I think Global is one of them…all the chefs I know have them and I know I’m a proper grown up when I finally have one!

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  4. Kim Carberry

    July 21, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Oh wow! This knife sounds amazing! It even looks fantastic too! A great addition to any kitchen x

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  5. mummy m's memories

    July 21, 2015 at 9:44 am

    WOW at the price!! I am in shock… it does look like a decent knife but that price has just floored me! #TriedTested

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  6. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

    July 19, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    What a beautiful knife! Although I am slightly twitching at seeing it resting on slate!

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  7. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs

    July 19, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    That is a VERY pretty knife! I am in dire need of a new set of knives and this certainly sounds impressive. I love your opening line – “If there ever was a knife you expected to sching when you pick it up, this is it”. Sching is EXACTLY what I’m looking for in a knife 🙂

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  8. Nayna Kanabar

    July 19, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Wow this knife looks sharp and a perfect addition to any kitchen.

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  9. Vicki

    July 19, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Yikes! Thank you iPad autocorrect! I meant “thanks for the review”. Will I ever learn to proofread before hitting the ‘post’ button!

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  10. Vicki

    July 19, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    How do you look after your kitchen knives? I have several Japanese steel knives (not this brand but maybe someday) and run them along a ceramic thingy every time I use them. They’re about 25 years old, I’ve had them professionally sharpened three times and they’re still scary sharp. Worth every dime of the price, I’m off to see if yours can be shipped to Canada. Thanks for Athens review, I love a good kitchen knife.

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  11. Valentin

    July 19, 2015 at 11:50 am

    That looks like a hell of a knife. I don’t generally bother buying high quality kitchen equipment, but a rubbish knife definitely can be a right pain!

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  12. Stella Kashmoney

    July 19, 2015 at 11:43 am

    This looks like a smart knife. I will be checking it out.

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