Global G-16 Chef's Knife 25.4cm – Japanese Steel

The Global G-16 is a 25.4cm chef's knife from Global's G series, manufactured in Japan from Molybdenum-Vanadium 18 stainless steel. This high-chromium alloy is chosen for its ability to hold a keen edge through the demands of daily kitchen use — including exposure to acidic ingredients, frequent washing, and the general pace of a working brigade.

The longer blade makes the G-16 a practical choice for volume prep: breaking down larger cuts of meat, working through dense root vegetables, or any task where a shorter blade becomes a limiting factor. Global's hollow sand-filled handle is designed to achieve a specific balance point rather than simply reduce weight, and in practice it allows extended prep sessions without the hand fatigue that a poorly weighted knife can introduce over a long shift.

Molybdenum-Vanadium steel takes a good edge and, with regular honing, holds it reliably through service. It is not the easiest steel to re-sharpen from scratch, but it rewards consistent maintenance. A few practical points worth noting:

• Hand wash and dry promptly — commercial dishwashers will degrade both edge and handle over time
• Hone regularly between uses to maintain cutting performance
• Use a sharpening method suited to Japanese-profile blades when re-edging is needed

The G-16 is well suited to experienced chefs who work with a longer blade and are comfortable with a Japanese-style profile and lighter overall feel. Chefs who prefer a heavier, more traditional European-style knife may find the balance less familiar. For kitchens where knife skills vary across the team, it is worth considering whether a more forgiving profile would serve the broader brigade better.

If you are equipping a new kitchen or reviewing your knife setup, we are happy to talk through what works best for your team's prep style and workload.