Kitchen Reviews

I love this canister set- the glass jars are heavy duty and since the lids screw on, it keeps the food inside fresh. And since they are glass with silver tone lids and labels, they will match most kitchen decors. These are great if you are going for a streamlined, or a more contemporary look. The labels read: tea, coffee, sugar, and flour. I only wish that they made a pasta jar, as well.

This is a steel made expressly for Global's Cremova 18 and Molybdenum/Vanadium stainless steel blades which is harder than the average German stainless steel. Together with the Shikansen sharpener, it keeps my knives as sharp as the day I bought them with minimal effort. It's expensive, but a good investment.

Among my assorted bird's beak paring knives, this one has a special place. There's no hiding place for any transfer of salmonella bacteria from poultry to produce, for this knife is made of a single piece of steel, and the solid handle has good weight. (Not all knives in this line have a solid handle.) Furthermore, it stands up to use and abuse, unlike any other knife I've ever had.

I bought mine in a specialty knife store (which has since gone out of business) close to ten years ago. After a nameless family member helped out in the kitchen, it seemed to have disappeared, and I mourned for this little knife. Turns out said family member had accidentally dumped it in the composter, along with a small mountain of vegetable waste. I boiled it and it rejoined the household.

Comfortable to hold, it does a variety of paring tasks well in the kitchen. Slipperiness mentioned in reviews of other knives in this line has not been a problem. Weight and balance are excellent. I like the completeness with which it can be cleaned.

If you have a kitchen or flower garden, you'll find good uses for it outdoors as well. I grow edible ginger, as well as the kind with flowers. For cutting the rhizome from the plant, this can't be beat. I also use it when it's time to thin the heliconias and strip old leaves off lilies.

In perusing reviews about other knives in this line, there appears to be concern about sharpening the Japanese-made steel. I use a Chantry knife sharpener and find it brings this knife back to an acceptable edge.

BOTTOM LINE: If you like the bird's beak style of paring knife, you are likely to find a use for this one. Amazon's price is excellent. I paid about twice the amount and would recommend it even at that price. If you've never tried a bird's beak paring knife, this one is reasonably priced and especially versatile for the reasons mentioned.

I have been an avid amateur cook for 25 years and have worked with a wide variety of kitchen tools during that period. Knives that I have utilized range from the "cheap but effective" to the finest products from Henckels. But the knives I use daily are the Globals', and the one that I cannot be without is this one. Although it is designated by the manufacturer as a Utility knife, it is simply the best paring knife I have ever used, and I've gone through a lot of them. Its razor sharpness is easily maintained, it has a perfect heft and balance, and it is exactly the "right" size and shape. It just feels great. Sorry if I sound so effusive -- I am not connected with the Global Corporation in any way -- but I would recommend this knife to any serious cook who has exacting standards in kitchenware.

These Fish Bone Tweezers from Global were the first fishbone tweezers that I encountered while building my kitchen tool arsenel some time ago. The dimpled sides provide good grip, and the metal, although not the prized molybdenum/vanadium steel variety that they mold their larger knives with, is durably hardened and has held its edge well. These tweezers are about the only ones I've tried because so far they've been good enough for anything I've thrown at them. In fact, I've found them highly effective for troublesome bikini line stubble. Global cutlery all have a multipurpose quality to them and these tweezers are no different. Pluck on!

I bought this knife for boning deer, and it works wonderfully! I particularly like the flexible blade as it makes it easier to cut the meat off of the bone. It is very strong too. This is a high quality knife, and I will purchase more Global knives.

This knife is by far the best knife I have ever used. As the 'workhorse' of any kitchen this chef's knife is versatile. Both form and function are exquisite. If you can, try out this knife first at your local culinary store... some may not like the feel of the handle.

I cook 3-4 times a week and have not had to sharpen this knife in over one year. The blade is increadible. Make sure that you maintain it with a few swipes on a steel before each use. I have Wustof, Schaff, Henkel (all german), and Sabatier carbon steel (French) and prefer this knife over all of them. That is surprising considering the quality of those knives. This particular knife is part of the Global forged line. I really appreciate the weight and balance of these knives. It would take a little for me to get used to some of their other (lighter)knives, but from what I know, the blade performance in the additional lines is equally unmatched.

Global knives are a bit more expensive than most other brands, but in my opinion their ability in the kitchen makes up for the extra cost. Go for it... you will enjoy your purchase no doubt.

I was given this knife as a birthday gift six months ago. It is absolutely wonderful! Perfectly balanced, sharp, and nice to look at. The fact that it is so well balanced makes it extremely easy to use. Slicing watermelon or cutting sweet potatoes requires hardly any effort any more! All I have to do is let the knife do the work. Chopping vegetables for a tomato sauce is a cinch with this knife. I have a large family and it is not unusual that I have to prepare dinner for 12 to 15 people and this knife has made it easy for me. I intend to get a full set of these knives eventually. In my opinion, there is no comparison to my Sabatier chef's knife.

As a professional chef, I have used quite a number of steels, and I must say that this is the best 'steel' I have used. The ceramic does a wonderful job of honing my knives to a perfect edge and I like that you can buy replacement ceramic in case you drop it or break it somehow. I would definately buy again.

This is the best spatula you could have in your kitchen. It is fantastic for fish because it is very thin and slides under easily to flipping. BUT, you will also find it handy for almost anything light.