In the kitchen, I’ve used Global knives for many years. They are light, sharp and hold their edge really well. It all starts with the G-2 Cook Knife, a classic chef’s knife that can be used to cut anything. However, I like a straight bladed knife for vegetables so I also have a G-5 Vegetable Knife.

Lately, Santoku knives have been really gaining in popularity as “all-in-one” knives for everyday cooking. They have a much straighter edge like the vegetable knife but curves up a the tip like a chek knife. Many new santoku knives are “fluted” so that it’s harder for things to stick to the knife after you cut them.

Global knives are available at national stores like Williams Sonoma as well as local stores like Nella Cucina and Pepper Mill.

Images from Yoshikin Japan.