Global GS-3 Chef's Knife 12.7cm Blade
Product Description
The Global GS-3 is a compact chef's knife from Global's GS series, designed for the kind of detail work and close-control cutting where a full-length chef's knife can feel unwieldy....
Specifications
- Blade length
- 5
- Colour
- Silver
- Construction
- Forged
- Dimensions
- 255(L)mm | 10(L)"
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Product Description
The Global GS-3 is a compact chef's knife from Global's GS series, designed for the kind of detail work and close-control cutting where a full-length chef's knife can feel unwieldy. With a 12.7cm blade, it sits comfortably between a paring knife and a standard chef's knife, making it a practical choice for prep tasks that call for precision rather than reach.
Global knives are manufactured in Japan from a single piece of molybdenum-vanadium 18 stainless steel — blade and handle formed together with no joint or bolster. The hollow handle is filled to a precise weight to give the knife its characteristic balance, and at 100g the GS-3 is notably light in the hand. The steel holds a fine edge well and is resistant to the corrosion and staining that harder use in a busy kitchen inevitably brings.
In a working kitchen, the GS-3 tends to earn its place as a reliable second knife — useful for breaking down herbs, trimming protein, or any task where the chef wants something shorter and more controllable than their main blade. The seamless construction also makes it straightforward to keep clean, with nowhere for food debris to collect around the handle joint.
The GS series is well suited to professional kitchens where the brigade works with a personal knife roll, and the GS-3 is a sensible addition for chefs who prefer a compact option alongside a longer blade. For chefs who need a full-length knife as their primary tool, the wider GS and G series offer larger profiles. For lighter work such as peeling or fine garnish, a paring knife from the same range may be more appropriate.
If you're building out a knife kit for your kitchen or want guidance on which Global knives suit your section's workload, we're happy to help.
Key Features
- Single-piece molybdenum-vanadium 18 stainless steel construction throughout
- 12.7cm blade designed for precision control during close-work prep
- Hollow handle filled to balance the knife at 100g total weight
- Seamless blade-to-handle construction with no joint or bolster
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel retains a fine cutting edge under regular use
Operational Benefits
- Compact blade length improves control during detailed prep and trimming tasks
- Consistent balance reduces hand fatigue across long prep shifts
- No-joint construction speeds up cleaning and supports good hygiene practice
- Lightweight build suits chefs who prefer an agile secondary knife
- Durable stainless steel withstands daily professional kitchen use reliably
Specifications
- Blade length
- 5
- Colour
- Silver
- Construction
- Forged
- Dimensions
- 255(L)mm | 10(L)"
- Knife colour
- Silver
- Knife length
- 5
- Knife origin
- Asian
- Knife type
- Chefs Knife
- Material
- Molybdenum-vanadium 18 stainless steel
- Weight
- 100g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The GS-3 has a 12.7cm blade compared to the 20–25cm of a typical chef's knife, which makes it better suited to tasks where reach is less important than control — trimming, fine prep work, or breaking down smaller items. Most professional chefs carry it as a complement to a longer knife rather than as a replacement.
- It is well suited to professional use and is built to the same standard as the rest of the Global range. Because it's a personal-use knife rather than a piece of shared equipment, its longevity will depend largely on how it's stored, sharpened, and maintained by the individual chef.
- Global recommends using a whetstone or a sharpener designed for their specific blade geometry, as the single-bevel edge angle differs from most European knives. Honing steels can be used between sharpenings, but a ceramic or water-stone sharpener suited to the Global profile will give better results over time. If you're unsure, we can advise on compatible sharpening tools from the Global range.