Global G-4 Oriental Chef's Knife 18cm
Product Description
The Global G-4 is a Japanese-style oriental chef's knife with a longer blade profile than a standard Western chef's knife. Produced in Japan from molybdenum-vanadium 18 stainless steel, it is...
Specifications
- Blade length
- 7
- Colour
- Silver
- Construction
- Forged
- Dimensions
- 315(L)mm | 12½(L)"
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Product Description
The Global G-4 is a Japanese-style oriental chef's knife with a longer blade profile than a standard Western chef's knife. Produced in Japan from molybdenum-vanadium 18 stainless steel, it is part of Global's professional G series — a range designed for daily use in commercial kitchen environments where edge retention and balance matter.
The blade geometry follows the oriental tradition: a longer, flatter cutting edge that suits a push-cut or pull-cut technique rather than the rocking motion more common with European knives. This makes it particularly well suited to fine slicing, julienne work, and fish preparation, though experienced cooks use it across a wide range of prep tasks. At 170g, it sits at a considered weight — light enough for extended prep sessions, with enough presence to feel controlled in the hand.
Global knives are notable for their hollow stainless steel handles, which are sand-filled to achieve the intended balance point. This one-piece construction eliminates the joins and crevices where bacteria can accumulate in riveted wooden-handled knives — a practical advantage in kitchens where hygiene and cleaning speed matter.
- Single-piece stainless steel construction with no handle joins or rivets
- Edge retention suited to sustained daily use in busy prep environments
- Longer blade suits push-cut technique and precision slicing work
- Balanced weight for comfortable use during extended prep sessions
- Compatible with Global's sharpening and honing system
Global knives require sharpening with appropriate ceramic or water-stone equipment — standard steel rods are not recommended for the harder Japanese steel. If your team is unfamiliar with sharpening harder-grade blades, that's worth factoring into your purchase decision.
This knife is well suited to chefs who are comfortable with Japanese blade geometry and want a reliable, hygienic, long-bladed option for precision prep. If you need guidance on which blade profile suits your kitchen's primary prep tasks, our team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Molybdenum-vanadium 18 stainless steel blade for edge retention
- One-piece seamless construction eliminates handle joins and crevices
- Long oriental blade profile suited to push-cut and pull-cut technique
- Sand-filled hollow handle engineered to a deliberate balance point
- Compatible with Global ceramic and water-stone sharpening system
Operational Benefits
- Precision blade profile supports fine slicing and julienne prep work
- Seamless construction speeds up cleaning and supports kitchen hygiene standards
- Consistent balance reduces hand fatigue during extended daily prep sessions
- Hard steel composition holds a working edge through sustained service use
- Japanese construction delivers reliable performance across a range of prep tasks
Specifications
- Blade length
- 7
- Colour
- Silver
- Construction
- Forged
- Dimensions
- 315(L)mm | 12½(L)"
- Knife colour
- Silver
- Knife length
- 7
- Knife origin
- Asian
- Knife type
- Chefs Knife
- Material
- Molybdenum-vanadium 18 stainless steel
- Weight
- 170g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The G-4 follows an oriental blade geometry with a flatter edge profile, which works best with a push-cut or pull-cut technique rather than the rocking motion typical of European knives. Chefs switching from Western knives generally find it straightforward to adapt, but it is worth being aware of the difference in cutting style before committing to the format.
- Global recommend sharpening with their own ceramic sharpening system or a suitable water stone. Standard honing steels are not appropriate for the harder Japanese steel and can damage the edge over time. If your kitchen doesn't currently have the right sharpening equipment, that is worth factoring in alongside the knife purchase.
- The G series is designed for daily professional use and the G-4 is robust enough for high-volume prep environments. The main consideration is keeping the edge properly maintained — in a busy kitchen where the knife is in constant use, a clear sharpening routine is important to get the best from the blade long-term.