Global G-2 Chef's Knife 20cm | G Series Cook's Knife

The Global G-2 is a 20cm cook's knife from Global's core G series, and one of the most consistently used professional knives in commercial kitchens across the UK and Europe. Made from Molybdenum-Vanadium 18 stainless steel — a high-carbon alloy that holds a keen edge well and resists the staining and corrosion that comes with sustained use in wet prep environments — the blade is hollow-ground and ice-tempered to produce a thin, acute cutting angle that reduces drag across a wide range of ingredients.

In a working kitchen, the G-2 performs reliably as an all-purpose prep knife. At 170g it is light enough to use across extended prep sessions without causing fatigue, yet it carries enough balance for heavier tasks such as breaking down larger cuts or working through dense root vegetables. The seamless one-piece construction between blade and handle eliminates the crevices where bacteria can accumulate — a practical advantage when knives are passing through a professional wash cycle day after day over a working life measured in years.

• Holds a sharp edge through sustained prep use without frequent honing
• Seamless construction supports rigorous hygiene and repeated machine washing
• Light enough for extended prep, balanced well enough for varied tasks
• Corrosion-resistant steel suited to wet, high-demand prep environments
• Compatible with standard sharpening equipment used in professional kitchens

The G-2 is well suited to professional chefs and prep teams who want a proven generalist knife that performs consistently across a broad range of daily tasks. It is not a specialist blade — chefs who work predominantly on a single application such as filleting or carving may find a dedicated knife more efficient — but for general brigade use it earns its place on the station.

If you are putting together a knife kit for a new team or want to talk through the wider Global range, we are happy to help you choose the right tools for how your kitchen works.