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Global’s three-inch paring knife, with its thin and razor-sharp blade, allows serious home cooks to cleanly slice through fruits and vegetables. High-tech from tip to handle, Global knives from Japan are made of hard molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel. They feature a long taper so edges remain sharp longer than high-carbon stainless-steel knives. Global achieves balance by injecting a precise amount of sand for a particular blade style into a hollow handle. To ensure balance is continuous, the sand flows inside the handle as you maneuver the blade. A finger notch between the blade and the handle provides safety. The stainless-steel handles are molded to fit the hand and dimpled to resist slipping. Smaller around than many European-style handles, they're easy to grasp, and the seamless construction between handle and blade is more sanitary. 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 knives should be hand-washed to protect edges. They carry a lifetime warranty against defects and breakage.
Product Description
Global 3-inch paring knife. This paring knife is perfect for peeling potatoes, peaches and apples. Loved by professional chefs around the world, Global knives are an excellent choice for the serious home cook. The thin and razor sharp Global blade allows the cook to cleanly slice through foods, preserving the integrity of the ingredient and maximizing its flavor. The majority of Global knives are ground to a straight point rather than the western style of beveling the edge. To balance their knives Global uses a hollow handle that is filled with just the right amount of sand to create the correct balance. The handle has its own unique darkened dimples for a non-slip grip. Because the knives are very light weight they reduce hand fatigue. Global knives have a smooth contour and seamless, all stainless construction that eliminates food and dirt traps. Global knifes are forged in Japan from Cromova 18 Stainless Steel, a blend of 18 percent chromium for good stain resistance plus molybdenum and vanadium which gives excellent edge retention.
