Global G-663738 -Global Knife Set, 3 Piece

These are absolutely exquisite. we've purchased two 3 piece Global sets (different pieces) and a solitary piece to make a set that fits our needs. These are well balanced, gorgeous knives. They are so beautiful that we have them on a magnet strip on the wall. Yes, storing knives on a strip keeps them from getting damaged, but it also allows you to 'showcase' them. In addition to beauty, they are superior slicing tools. The steel is the thinner, harder, Japanese carbon steel. Lightweight, but wickedly sharp.Our old knives were of lesser quality steel, and basically an eyesore. It was also getting harder and harder to keep them sharp (very lesser quality steel) We felt it would be worth the investment of a few hundred dollars to get a set of knives we could keep permanently, with proper sharpening. This particular set was chosen for its Japanese design blades, and the price point was very attractive

I absolutely love these knives. So much so that if I'm cooking at my sister's, I bring these with me. She has some good knives too - from the german manufacturers and I also have an old chefs and paring knife from a high-end german brand. Those held up well but since I got these Global knives about a year ago, I haven't touched the other brands. What I have found is the smaller tapered handle fits better in my small hands. It also has a lighter weight that makes chopping for hours bearable. My old knives, the handle was just too big and made my hands ache. I also had to choke up on the handle of those to get a better grip making the balance off. The balance of these is perfect for me. I cook often and use these several times a day and will never go back. My sister now wants to replace her set with these as well.

Great set for the price. These knives are made for Asian cooking with a thinner blade edge, making it sharper but chip a little easier. Anyone who slice a lot would love these knives at this price. I got these knives as community knives for the house. I don't want my better sets getting destroyed.

Amazing knives. I ordered them because a roommate of mine had them for our house and they were amazing. These knives will last you forever. A little bit of advice order the entire set. I went back to order the knife block, bread knife, and ceramic knife sharpener. I would have saved alot of money just ordering the entire set all at once. Also make sure you sharpen them in between uses. These knives are so sharp you dont even need to use alot of pressure when your slicing your food.

I am a big fan of Global Knives. I also own knives from other Japanese manufacturers such as Shun and Mac. This set is very nice for the price point. The knives are of excellent quality and would be a great starter set for most users.

But for the price, I'd expect better packaging. Package torn and crushed, not the best visual as a gift. Knives great, packaging left a lot to be desired.

After missing out at William Sonoma Christmas sale. My Mother was able to find here. Exactly the set a proficient cook with knife skills should have. Super sharp and precise for fine mincing, chopping, and pairing. One of my most prized kitchen gifts.

Mostly use the 8" santoku. I use these knifes for work about 10 hours a day for 2 years now. Sharpens well on wet stone, not so well on sharpening wand. Great for cutting Veg very fast because its light weight and well balanced. great value.cons: small handle.