Global G-2 8-inch

“Been using a G2 since 2014 and absolutely love it. Incredibly versitile, easy to handle, and equally easy to maintain.”

“I have three Global knives. They are good, but the handles are a bit too small for my hands.”

“Too light for me too.”

“edge retention is above average, balance is perfect, and the size/weight make it extremely comfortable. A nearly perfect design”

“Good house knife but small for production kitchen”

“G2 may be good slicer for soft foods but not a well rounder imo. It's just not rigid and though enough for general use.”

“I always felt the handle was awkward as efff, especially if your hands are greasy from handling beef/pork or wet. Saying that, the blade is thinner than the Victorinox”

“The blade is sharp, thin, perfect balance, very easy to maintain and not easy to chip. Perfect.”

“globals have softer steel and a thicker grind than the other more traditional japanese knives around that price point that result, resulting in worse cutting performance and edge retention”

“They're overpriced for the steel and forge quality, but they have a unique handle that apparently suits many people well.”

“If someone said I could only keep one of all the knives I have, it would probably be the G2.”

“I know from my personal experience in owning them. Throughout my time I eventually settled on using cruder, more toothy edges that also went dull rather quickly which I found unsatisfying so eventually I sold the knife.”

“Global has been falling behind IMO. Several years ago, it would be a top pick for entry-level knife but over these past several years, many worthy contenders have appeared, so Globals are no longer the good value they once were”

“A few of their knives are -- within their limits --great performers, though. I have especially the G2 and GS5 in mind.”

“Hmmm... such a good knife :) perfect for making a ramly burger.”

“this knife is just for me, ideal for small hands, suitable for almost every technique, lightly balanced, a very super knife, it may not appeal to the eye of some but it is a perfect knife for me”

“iv'e also thinned my g-2, I don't use it nowadays but it's waiting for guests in my kitchen.”

“Any particular reason why it has to be a Global? There are a lot of better knives for that price in my opinion.”

“The G2 has a slender handle with little clearance. It will be uncomfortable for someone with big hands/fingers”

“as soon as you hold the knife you can tell it was not the real thing....mainly the fake set of knives came from Germany... A whole set for £30😀😀 but most chefs use victorinox Swizz make ...not a bad price and it does the job....global soft metal does need looking after”

“They seem like great daily driver knives, will definitely be picking up the forged 8" chef's knife in the future.”

“I didn't like the handle, balance, or the sharp edge on the grip that eats into your pointer finger.”

“I treat this knife with utter disrespect and it keeps on performing!! I like it more everyday as a beater knife.”

“the Global will hold an edge longer but both can be brought to about the same sharpness”