Global
Global Classic 7.1 in Hollow Edged Vegetable Knife
Best vegetable knife for home cooks seeking efficient, precise chopping.
The Global G-81 is a 7-inch Granton edge vegetable knife designed for precision and ease of use. Crafted from Global's proprietary CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, it offers exceptional edge retention and stain resistance. This knife features a unique hollow handle filled with sand for perfect balance, a hallmark of Global's design philosophy. Its lightweight construction and razor-sharp edge make it a favorite among professionals and home cooks alike for efficient vegetable preparation. The Granton edge, with its dimples, helps reduce friction and prevent food from sticking to the blade. This Global Classic 7-inch Hollow Ground Vegetable Knife, also known as a Nakiri knife, is expertly designed for tackling substantial kitchen tasks. Its square tip and hollow ground edge, complemented by scalloped grooves, minimize friction and prevent food from sticking. Crafted from exclusive CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, it's ice-tempered and hardened for exceptional edge retention. The perfectly balanced, hollow handle features Global's signature dimple pattern for a secure and comfortable, slip-resistant grip, ensuring precision and ease during use. The Global Classic Stainless Steel Hollow Ground Vegetable Knife is expertly crafted for precise fine slicing of both meats and vegetables. Its blade is forged from a single piece of CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, exclusively developed for GLOBAL, and is ice-tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56-C58 for exceptional edge retention. The ergonomic stainless steel handle features a signature dimple pattern, providing a comfortable and slip-resistant grip. This knife is designed for optimal balance and control, ensuring a superior culinary experience. The Global Vegetable Knife, also known as a Nakiri knife, is a Japanese-style square-tip knife perfect for chopping meat, root vegetables, and large prep tasks. Its hollow ground edge features scalloped grooves that reduce friction and prevent food from sticking. The Global Classic 7.1 in. (180mm) Nakiri is an exceptional vegetable knife designed for rapid and efficient chopping. Its slightly curved blade facilitates a comfortable rocking motion, making prep work a breeze. While versatile enough for meat and fish, it truly shines with vegetables. The signature hollow edge, or Granton edge, features indentations on the blade's sides to reduce friction and prevent food from sticking, ensuring cleaner cuts and an improved overall cutting experience. This knife is a valuable addition to any kitchen for precise vegetable preparation.
$99.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
577
/ 5000
#577 in Kitchen Knives
Price vs Category Average
-25%
Below average
Blade Length
718
/ inches (cm)
Who it's for
- Professional chefs requiring comfort during long prep sessions
- Home cooks needing effortless precision for tough produce
- Efficient meal preppers tired of food sticking to blades
- Culinary enthusiasts demanding clean, precise vegetable cuts
- Busy cooks wanting to streamline repetitive slicing tasks
- Users seeking lightweight tools to minimize hand fatigue
Who should skip it
- Traditionalists accustomed to thick, Western-style wooden handles
- Beginners lacking experience with acute-angle blade maintenance
- Home cooks prone to using knives on hard, frozen items
- Casual users wanting low-maintenance, easy-to-sharpen kitchen tools
- Cooks preferring the tactile grip of composite or wood handles
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for entry-level kitchen cutlery
Performance breakdown
Edge Retention
CROMOVA 18 steel maintains a razor-sharp edge through heavy daily prep.
Food Release
Granton edge dimples effectively minimize friction and prevent sticking during chopping.
Balance and Ergonomics
Sand-filled hollow handle provides a perfectly weighted, fatigue-reducing grip.
Hygiene Standards
Seamless stainless steel construction eliminates crevices where bacteria typically hide.
Precision Slicing
The 10-15 degree edge angle delivers exceptionally clean, professional-grade cuts.
Maneuverability
Lightweight design allows for rapid, agile movement across the cutting board.
Key Specs
Blade Length
7 inches (18cm)
Blade Material
CROMOVA 18 Stainless Steel
Edge Type
Granton Edge
Handle Construction
Hollow, sand-filled for balance
Weight
Lightweight design
Blade Hardness
Ice Tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56-C58
Handle Material
Stainless Steel
Hardness
Rockwell C56 - C58
Features
- Proprietary CROMOVA 18 stainless steel for superior edge retention and stain resistance.
- Granton edge design reduces friction and prevents food from sticking.
- Perfectly balanced with a sand-filled hollow handle.
- Seamless construction for hygiene and durability.
- Lightweight for comfortable, extended use.
- Razor-sharp edge for precise cutting.
- Hollow ground edge reduces friction and sticking
- Exclusive CROMOVA 18 stainless steel for superior edge retention
- Ice-tempered and hardened for durability
- Signature dimple pattern on handle for a slip-resistant grip
- Perfectly balanced hollow handle design
- Constructed from a single piece of steel with a unique convex edge for superior performance.
- Hollow handles filled with sand for perfect weight and balance.
- Ice-tempered and hardened for a long-lasting, razor-sharp edge.
- Ergonomic stainless steel handles with a slip-resistant dimple pattern.
- Designed for optimal control and balance.
- Hollow ground edge for precise slicing
- Durable stainless steel construction
- Ergonomic design for comfortable grip
- Hollow ground/granton edge reduces friction and sticking
- Designed for quick and efficient chopping of vegetables.
- Slightly curved blade for comfortable rocking motion.
- Hollow edge (Granton) reduces friction and prevents food from sticking.
- Proprietary Cromova 18 stainless steel alloy for durability.
- Ice-tempered for superior hardness and edge retention.
- Textured stainless steel handle with sand filling for optimal balance and grip.
- Hygienic design for safe food preparation.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Global Classic 7.1 inch Hollow Edged Vegetable Knife for its exceptional quality and superior ease of use. Users frequently highlight the knife's remarkable sharpness and precise cutting ability, making vegetable preparation effortless. The unique, well balanced design and comfortable grip contribute significantly to a positive user experience. Many consider it a worthwhile investment due to its durable construction and consistent high performance, solidifying its reputation as a top tier kitchen tool.
Know before you buy
The Granton edge features scalloped indentations along the blade that create small air pockets between the steel and the food. This significantly reduces friction and prevents starchy vegetables from sticking to the blade while you chop.
Global fills the hollow stainless steel handle with a precise amount of sand to achieve a perfect center of gravity. This ensures the knife feels balanced in your hand, reducing wrist fatigue during repetitive tasks like dicing large quantities of vegetables.
While it is specifically designed as a Nakiri vegetable knife, its razor-sharp CROMOVA 18 steel and 7-inch length make it versatile enough for slicing boneless meats and fish. However, it is not intended for heavy-duty tasks like cutting through bones or frozen foods.
CROMOVA 18 is a proprietary high-carbon stainless steel alloy developed by Global. It is ice-tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 56-58, which allows the blade to hold a very sharp edge for a long time while remaining resistant to rust and stains.
This knife features an even 50/50 double bevel sharpened to a steep 10 to 15-degree angle. To maintain its performance, use a whetstone or a high-quality ceramic sharpener designed for Japanese blades, and avoid using glass or stone cutting boards that can dull the edge prematurely.
Yes, the signature dimple pattern is engineered to provide a secure, ergonomic grip even when your hands are damp. Because the handle is made of seamless stainless steel, it is also highly hygienic and easy to clean.
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