Global G-21 Boning Knife 16.5cm

The Global G-21 is a purpose-built boning knife with a 16.5cm blade, designed for the precise, repetitive work involved in breaking down meat, poultry, and fish in a professional kitchen environment. It sits within Global's G Series, a range of full-size knives produced in Japan to consistent manufacturing standards that have made the brand a practical choice for working chefs over many years.

The blade is formed from molybdenum-vanadium 18 stainless steel and ground to a fine, acute edge. In practice, this means the knife holds its edge well through extended prep sessions and responds reliably to regular honing. At 120g, it is light enough for sustained use without causing fatigue, while still providing enough presence to work efficiently through joints and around bone.

A few practical points worth noting for day-to-day kitchen use:

• The seamless one-piece construction eliminates the joint between blade and handle — a common point of bacterial accumulation on lesser knives
• The hollow handle is filled with sand to achieve the correct balance point, which reduces wrist strain during repetitive work
• The stainless steel handle requires a confident grip technique, particularly when hands are wet — something worth bearing in mind for less experienced prep staff
• Hand washing is strongly recommended to preserve both edge and finish

The G-21 is well suited to butchery sections, fish prep, and general mise en place in kitchens where a reliable, well-balanced boning knife is needed daily. It works equally well as part of a broader Global knife set or as a standalone addition to an existing kit.

If you are equipping a kitchen section or building out a knife roll and would like guidance on which combination works best for your prep volume, our team is happy to help.