Global GSF-15 - 3 inch, 8cm Peeling Knife

Global's 3" forged Paring knife fits comfortably in the hand, allowing for total control by the user. Paring knives are great for peeling as well as small cutting and slicing jobs.Just as their fine swords lent distinction to the Samurai, GLOBAL knives bring distinction to the chef, whether professional or amateur.From fairly modest beginnings, the GLOBAL knife range has now developed to comprise more than 50 different options, providing a specialist knife for every function imaginable in food preparation.Features of Global knives include: Global knives are made from Molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel The steel is ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56-58 degrees, which helps the knife to hold a razor sharp edge longer than any other steel knife and resists rust, stains and corrosion. Each knife is carefully weighted to ensure perfect balance in the hand The smooth contours and seamless construction eliminate food and dirt traps, offering the ultimate in safety and hygeine Sharpening Facts: GLOBAL knives come out of the factory with a very sharp edge and the special blade ensures that this sharpness will be maintained longer than in the case of many other knives. However they should be periodically sharpened using either a sharpening steel (ceramic sharpening rod or diamond steel is recommended) or wetstone to keep them in perfect condition.

High tech from tip to handle, Global knives from Japan created a sensation when they burst onto the world's culinary stage as an alternative to traditional European-style cutlery. Blades are made of hard molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel and "face-ground" with a long taper rather than a short bevel so edges remain sharp longer than even the best high-carbon stainless-steel knives. Edges also are ground at a more acute angle than traditional European-style knives and arrive from the factory razor-sharp. Although Global's original knives have thinner blades and are lighter than traditional European-style knives, Global also makes a European-style "heavyweight" line for cooks who prefer hefty cutlery--like this 3-inch paring knife for cleaning and peeling vegetables and fruits. Global also dispensed with bolsters on most of its knives, including this one. Most Global knives have hollow handles, but the handle on this knife is solid.

Stainless-steel handles are Global's most striking feature. They're molded to fit the hand and dimpled to resist slipping. Smaller around than many European-style handles, they're easy for small-handed cooks to grasp and seamless for sanitation. Global recommends using a ceramic sharpener or a diamond steel instead of a metal sharpening steel for its knives, supplemented by a synthetic whetstone, a ceramic whetstone, or a Shinkansen sharpener. Global also makes a sharpening guide rail so blades can be honed on a whetstone at the proper angle. Global knives should be hand washed to protect edges. They carry a lifetime warranty against defects and breakage. --Fred Brack