Global Z 8" Chef's Knife
Revolutionary Technology. Legendary Performance. Exclusive Availability.
For over 40 years, GLOBAL has redefined what it means to create the perfect kitchen knife. From the iconic dimpled handles to the seamless stainless-steel design, GLOBAL knives are recognized by chefs worldwide for their precision, balance, and legendary edge retention. Now, GLOBAL introduces the next chapter: GLOBAL Z – a limited-edition breakthrough in professional cutlery. GLOBAL Z is the first full stainless-steel kitchen knife to combine our renowned CROMOVA 18 stainless steel with a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. This exclusive surface treatment delivers diamond-like properties, elevating the blade to new levels of hardness and durability. That means edge retention is enhanced, robust corrosion resistance and reduced friction for smoother, cleaner slicing. Made in Japan and backed by a manufacturer's lifetime warranty.
Features of the Global Z 8" Chef's Knife include:
- Global's latest, innovative line
- Proprietary CROMOVA 18 stainless steel blades
- Diamond Like Coating makes the blade harder and more corrosion-resistant for enhanced edge-retention
- Dark DLC surface adds slick, effortless cutting performance
- Seamless and hollow stainless steel handle is precision weighted with sand for perfect balance
- Thin ground, 17° bevel per side for very sharp performance
- Hand sharpened, honed, and polished
- Tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56°-C58°
- Ideal for the professional or home cooking enthusiast
- Hand wash only
- Manufactured by Yoshikin in Niigata, Japan, and designed by Komin Yamada
- Manufacturer's Lifetime Warranty