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Global Ikasu 7PC Knife Set $297.10 @ Kitchen Warehouse eBay

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Global Ikasu 7PC Knife Set $297.10 @ Kitchen Warehouse eBay
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Super Sharp Japanese Knives With a Lifetime Warranty

The collection features all the knives that are crucial for a home kitchen, including two different sizes of the most-important cook's knife. Then there's the fact that the knives are housed in an undeniably cool and distinct knife block. Definitely a purchase that'll breathe new life into your culinary efforts.

Set Includes:
- 8cm paring knife
- 11cm utility knife
- 13cm cook's knife
- 14cm vegetable knife
- 20cm cook's knife
- 22cm bread knife
- Housed in a bamboo block

Additional Notes

I had been on the lookout for these for quite a while, they have great reviews across the Internet and OzBargain.

Price
Not the cheapest it has ever been, but the best price I've seen since being on the look out (more than 6 months) :)

24/8/15 - $257.60 + Delivery - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/208278
26/6/15 - $269.10 - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/200448

Original 20% off at Kitchen Warehouse on eBay deal

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  • Savas on 30/08/2016 - 18:37
    +10

    Hahaha I just bought this

    • kheob on 31/08/2016 - 01:21
      +7

      you absolute madman

      • loftizle on 31/08/2016 - 11:46
        +1

        /r/madlads

        Wrong website :(

  • parker1 on 30/08/2016 - 18:39

    can someone suggest a good sharpener for this set?

    • bion83 on 30/08/2016 - 18:50

      if you want to wreck them do it yourself.

      I bring mine to http://www.chefsarmoury.com/

      • cwongtech on 30/08/2016 - 18:58
        +5

        http://www.chefsarmoury.com/pages/knife-sharpening-service#p…
        $16 for a $100 20cm cooks knife?
        Learning to DIY on slightly less expensive knives can help you save.

      • garage sale on 30/08/2016 - 21:31

        do the course at chefs armoury when they are blunt, as you bring your own knives to learn on, and then later do them yourself ……mine came up sharp as new after the course.

      • Diji1 on 30/08/2016 - 21:58
        +1

        Er … sharpening a knife is something you can be shown in 5 minutes.

        • cwongtech on 31/08/2016 - 00:05

          Doing it well is another thing.
          Or just buy a good quality knife angle guide :D

        • OzBragain on 31/08/2016 - 06:43
          +1

          Er … sharpening a knife is something you can be shown in 5 minutes

          So is driving a car but it takes much longer to learn how to do it properly. Sharpening with a whetstone takes time to learn, don't try it on your good knives after 5min.

        • cwongtech on 31/08/2016 - 08:54

          @OzBragain:

          Sharpening with a whetstone takes time to learn

          Clearly you didn't learn or you gave up otherwise you wouldn't send yours off. Or you can buy angle guides like the one made BY GLOBAL for GLOBAL knives to keep the angle constant.

        • OzBragain on 31/08/2016 - 10:45
          +1

          @cwongtech:

          Clearly you didn't learn or you gave up otherwise you wouldn't send yours off. Or you can buy angle guides like the one made BY GLOBAL for GLOBAL knives to keep the angle constant.

          Clearly you've recently won a gold medal at the internet Olympics for jumping to conclusions.

          If you think whetstone sharpening doesn't take time to learn then you're not doing it right buddy! I didn't touch any of my good knives to the stones until I'd been practising on older knives for about 3-4 months.

          I have a set of Shapton Pros (600, 1.5K & 5K) and finish/hone on a leather bench strop loaded with 2μ diamond paste. My Shaptons are kept flat with an Atoma diamond plate. There are other stones, steels and strops but these get the most use. I've tried gadgets without much joy.

          Angle guides aren't a bad idea for anyone who doesn't think they can put in the time practising on a cheap set of knives but keep in mind they're a limited solution. Unless you keep moving the guide down on longer blades you run the risk of grinding the wrong angle towards the tip. You're also limited to one angle which won't suit all knives…not a problem if you're only sharpening a set of Globals.

          I also have an Edge Pro knock off that's good for setting bevels and repairs but still prefer freehanding on the stones.

          I've got about 10 knives in the kitchen and regularly use 2 of them. There are about 4 knives that I take good care of and they'll pop hairs off your arm and take growth off your face if you're brave enough.

          While it's not necessary, I check my edges with a 60-100x loupe while I'm sharpening as I find it helps with consistency and improves my technique. Texta trick also works well.

          Okay, that's my rant over for the turkeys who try to tell you that you can buy a set of stones and go straight to putting a good edge on quality knives. It's not hard but there is a learning curve.

          Anyone who hasn't tried, don't let my rant put you off…it's not that hard and just takes some practise. Once there's a good edge on your knife, good cutting technique and regular honing is all that's needed.

          If you're looking for somewhere to start learning, check out My Edgy's Youtube channel or search for some Murray Carter videos.

        • cwongtech on 31/08/2016 - 11:16

          @OzBragain:

          Clearly you've recently won a gold medal at the internet Olympics for jumping to conclusions.

          At internet Apocalympics!

          I have a set of Shapton Pros (600, 1.5K & 5K) and finish/hone on a leather bench strop loaded with 2μ diamond paste. My Shaptons are kept flat with an Atoma diamond plate. There are other stones, steels and strops but these get the most use. I've tried gadgets without much joy.

          So… do you send yours to chefsarmoury?

        • OzBragain on 31/08/2016 - 11:43

          @cwongtech:

          No, never had anyone else sharpen my knives.

        • jackary on 31/08/2016 - 21:22

          @OzBragain: Today I learnt that there's a bloody lot to sharpening knives. Thankyou. Have an upvote.

        • simulacrum on 01/09/2016 - 09:58

          @OzBragain:

          Love the Shaptons. Where did you buy your diamond paste from? I usually strop on newspaper ala Murray Carter, but have been thinking about making a roo leather stropping paddle.

        • OzBragain on 01/09/2016 - 16:51

          @simulacrum:

          Got it from Amazon…as part of a bigger order back when the dollar was stronger. It's actually 1μ but I don't imagine there's much difference in the end result.

          Started off with jeweller's rouge which works well but is messy.

          If you're in Sydney Birdsall Leather sell vegetable tanned which is supposed to be best for an unloaded finishing strop.

          I haven't used a steel since making the strops…it's so easy even my wife will hone a knife before using it.

        • simulacrum on 01/09/2016 - 17:53

          @OzBragain: I'm in melb but I've seen a few leather sellers on ebay.. might have to try some cheap chinese diamond paste too. I reckon 1μ is probably a better jump anyway, shapton 5000 is 2.94μ apparently.

    • cwongtech on 30/08/2016 - 18:53

      Get a whetstone 3000/8000 from ebay and use it with this to maintain the angle: http://m.petersofkensington.com.au/Product/Detail/Global-Min…

      Don't go cheapskate on the sharpening guide, the $4 plastic ones on ebay are horrible and just fall off easily

      If you chip your knife from dropping it or need to reshape the blade then get a lower grit (rougher) whetstone and use that first to even out the edges.

      My Victorinox $45 cooks knife is just as sharp as my global cooks knife using this method, but it is sightly thicker

    • Smigit on 30/08/2016 - 19:22

      I haven't used it yet TBH, but we purchased the Global branded sharpener with our set. Think it's around the $40 mark and seemed to review well.

    • Slippery Fish on 31/08/2016 - 08:10

      Global sell a 3 stage ceramic sharpener, it will have the right angle for your knife.

      http://www.everten.com.au/global-knife-sharpeners/global-pul…

      After that id also pick up a decent cheap knife steel to hone it,these Arnt to bad for the money.

      http://www.everten.com.au/mundial-sharpening-steel-25cm.html…

      A decent knife will cost you as much to maintain as to buy lol. Look after the set Nd your sharpener/hone Nd will last you a long time. You can also buy replacement wheels for that sharpener when yours dies.

      And dont get a stone, if you dont want to learn free hand sharpening you wont bother after 2-3 times. Better to have fast easy solution.

      • cwongtech on 31/08/2016 - 08:57

        And dont get a stone, if you dont want to learn free hand sharpening you wont bother after 2-3 times. Better to have fast easy solution.

        Just get a guide made by the Global - stones are definitely the best but not for everyone who can't be bothered.

        Japanese knives are different to German knives, honing steels might not work as well for Jap blades because they're harder/more brittle and don't "fold" like German blades

        • Slippery Fish on 31/08/2016 - 08:59
          +1

          Fair enough, I dont realy play with jap ones as I am yet to find ones with handles I like. Thankyou for the further imput, thats what forums are about.

        • cwongtech on 31/08/2016 - 09:03

          @Slippery Fish:

          Yeah, I see you have a Victorinox 25cm! I know the feeling of having uncomfortable handles. I use a Victorinox 22cm and prefer it's handle to the Global 20cm.
          The Victorinox 22cm has a straighter tip where as the Global 20cm has a rounded tip. Both are stamped blades (not that it makes any difference nowadays)

        • Slippery Fish on 31/08/2016 - 09:10

          @cwongtech: haha yes, I also keep a beater cheap knife by guiser messer aswell, helps if you need to lend or cut up chickens ect where silly people chip my knife. :p

          Re stones though, they involve alot more money for decent ones also. I just wanted to make a simple suggestion, if you suggest stones you get into all the nitty gritty of natural ect, that said there is nothing like a good edge off the 8000 grit a chef gave me as he did not use. Lol such smooth bliss.

        • cwongtech on 31/08/2016 - 09:16

          @Slippery Fish:
          Nah it's not about being natural, it's just a straighter edge if you damage your blade, you can "repair" it by evening out the edge.
          I've got a $50 1000/4000 stone from jck, definitely more expensive and bigger than the 3000/8000 off eBay from China.
          A stone's a stone I guess as long as the specs are right (like different branded sandpaper)

          Supposed to also level the stones out themselves but I don't really bother as my stones are still relatively new

        • Slippery Fish on 31/08/2016 - 09:23

          @cwongtech: fair enough. You a chef or just avid kitchen/knife guy?

        • cwongtech on 31/08/2016 - 09:25

          @Slippery Fish:

          Guy who likes to cook for others who likes good quality tools, supervised by Professor Youtube.
          Guessing you have some sort of culinary establishment by your comments?

        • Slippery Fish on 31/08/2016 - 15:09
          +1

          @cwongtech: haha yes :) but I truely love to cook at home for me Nd my family.

          I also love to discuss about these sort of things, so Thankyou.

    • dynamite on 01/09/2016 - 11:44

      I own one of these and I'm using the MinoSharp water sharpener. It's extremely easy to use. http://www.kitchenwarehouse.com.au/Global-Water-Sharpener-Ce…. This sharpener was made for Global knives :)

  • Vhaluus on 30/08/2016 - 19:46

    Good looking knives and reviews seem to be good.

    Anyone here able to vouch for the set?

    • [Deactivated] on 30/08/2016 - 20:00
      +1

      Yeah it's a good set. I went for the Katana which is the same without the bread knife. However this set is cheaper under this deal.

      • Vhaluus on 30/08/2016 - 20:02

        thanks, pulled the trigger on it.

        I'm probably not nearly enough of an avid cook to justify it.. but too tempting.

    • garage sale on 30/08/2016 - 21:33

      good steel but I don't like the handle shape .too slim … if you like the handle then it's as good a set.

  • OzBragain on 30/08/2016 - 20:12
    +2

    The collection features all the knives that are crucial for a home kitchen…

    That's a bit of a stretch. I understand that everyone has their preferences but we've got some pristine knives that've never been used in a similar block. Most people end up favouring just 2 or 3 knives in their set and even then there's probably only one of those that would be considered crucial

    • corbz on 30/08/2016 - 22:54
      +3

      Chill out, they're just trying to sell knives.

      • OzBragain on 31/08/2016 - 03:44

        Not sure what you're on about champ. This is OzBargain and I'm trying to help people save money. Most people won't need a 6 knife set.

        • corbz on 31/08/2016 - 13:17

          I'm pretty sure if they've come this far in life and are on ozbargain they can figure out if they want to buy a knife set or not.

        • OzBragain on 31/08/2016 - 14:17
          +1

          @corbz:

          Perhaps you know better buddy but sounds like you'd be surprised by how many people get sucked in by marketing BS.

          Instead of coming here trying to get a laugh with smart @arse comments and discouraging people from giving advice, could you share some of your experience on why this is better than a smaller set or buying knives individually? No rush, go ask mum if you need to.

        • cwongtech on 31/08/2016 - 15:22

          @OzBragain:

          No rush, go ask mum if you need to.

          Mine just uses a cleaver for everything :)

        • corbz on 31/08/2016 - 19:00

          @OzBragain:

          No rush, go ask mum if you need to

          Mum jokes? And you claimed I was being a smart arse attempting to get a laugh. Far out.

          could you share some of your experience on why this is better than a smaller set or buying knives individually

          Yeah I own the set above this one (10-piece) as well as several other knives. It would cost a ton more to buy them individually and with a smaller set you lose out on useful knives? Please, not so many hard questions at once.

        • OzBragain on 31/08/2016 - 20:31

          @corbz:

          Mum jokes? And you claimed I was being a smart arse attempting to get a laugh. Far out.

          Yeah, what can I say…I'm a sucker when it comes to having a bit of fun with keyboard warriors who have nothing to contribute. I guess the difference as I see it is that so far all you've been able to contribute is smart @arse comments.

          Yeah I own the set above this one (10-piece) as well as several other knives. It would cost a ton more to buy them individually and with a smaller set you lose out on useful knives? Please, not so many hard questions at once.

          Okay, that's really cool but can you give any advice to others here who might not know much about knives as to why your 10 + several knives are better than a few well chosen knives?

          • 8cm paring knife
          • 11cm utility knife
          • 13cm cook's knife
          • 14cm vegetable knife

          I would say the vast majority of people could quite happily replace these 4 knives with 1. If you don't, tell us why?

        • corbz on 01/09/2016 - 10:19

          @OzBragain:

          Yeah, what can I say…I'm a sucker when it comes to having a bit of fun with keyboard warriors who have nothing to contribute. I guess the difference as I see it is that so far all you've been able to contribute is smart @arse comments.

          Oh no, my feelings. Haha, you didn't even contribute, you mentioned having several several knives instead of a block. Great work, really insightful.

          I would say the vast majority of people could quite happily replace these 4 knives with 1. If you don't, tell us why?

          Sure some would, they don't have to buy this.

          Others like to cook with large vegetables, small vegetables, whole birds, fish, raw meats, fruits. A lot of the time you don't want to cross contaminate or have a huge chef knife when trying to do delicate work. I have more than 2+ people cooking in the kitchen most nights doing different meals or contributing and it's incredible having the knives to be able to work independently.

          This set isn't for the 18 y.o kid who just moved out and is cooking frozen meals who only needs one knife. Some people genuinely use multiple knives and have several people cooking at once, this is aimed for them and is a great price for some great knives.

        • OzBragain on 02/09/2016 - 09:46

          @corbz:

          There's something a bit more useful from you, well done.

          Oh no, my feelings

          I had no idea you're such a sensitive little soul, hope you pull through champ.

          Sure some would, they don't have to buy this.

          Which brings us back to the original point. Like it or not but there are plenty of people here who have no idea about knives and will benefit from someone pointing out the marketing BS claiming all these knives are crucial when clearly they're not. Extra knives can come in handy but trying to sell them all as crucial is simply untrue.

          Now if this information isn't useful to you because you know it all already…just chill out :)

    • Slippery Fish on 31/08/2016 - 08:17
      +2

      Any chef will tell you, a bread knife, a paring or petty knife and a chef knife is all you need, beyond that some knives just speed jobs up abit.

      I personaly just run a victorinox 25cm a cheap guissermesser 25cm a victorinox pastry knife and a paring knife. Sharpen it on a accusharp and use a $25 knife steel.

      Its not the worlds best edge but its sharp and very fast to put on. Im not fussed that the accusharp takes metal off fast, the knives are cheap. 3 years and my $25 and $60 knife have not been replaced yet lol.

  • sauce2k on 30/08/2016 - 20:32

    Damn. Pulled the trigger.

    Thanks OP

  • vetopower on 30/08/2016 - 20:36

    Bought them for $319 a few months back. Excellent knives. Recommended.

  • jjno41 on 30/08/2016 - 20:38

    Can vouch for this set too

    • [Deactivated] on 30/08/2016 - 23:26

      I have this set too, all knoives are great except the paring knife - its blunt. Have you experienced this too?

      • Slippery Fish on 31/08/2016 - 08:20
        +1

        Likely just needs the edge put to the right angle, small thin blades can get very sharp. Even $2 shop knives can be made super sharp, they just lose it super fast.

      • jjno41 on 31/08/2016 - 09:46

        Not yet, but it's my least used. I did get the two stage sharpener with mine but haven't had to use it yet though.

  • FatBlanket on 30/08/2016 - 21:25

    Thanks, bought one. I previously bought a single global knife off ozb. Its good so now im buying the set.

  • C0mbat on 30/08/2016 - 21:28

    There is no need for all of these knives. Get yourself a really good chefs knife and a cheap bread knife and that is all you will ever need.

    • [Deactivated] on 30/08/2016 - 22:00
      +1

      Sounds like someone is having a stab at this deal!

      • jjno41 on 30/08/2016 - 22:07
        +1

        Sharp observation sir

        • abacus on 30/08/2016 - 22:49
          -1

          Please keep to the point.

        • FatBlanket on 31/08/2016 - 07:03

          @abacus: cut it out guys

        • QuiOui on 31/08/2016 - 08:16
          -1

          someone is on knife edge..

        • abacus on 31/08/2016 - 12:49
          -1

          Never seen so many useful comments on Ozbargain, especially ozbragain above. Too much to handle.

  • joeno on 30/08/2016 - 22:10
    -7

    How is $300 for knives a bargain?

    • sauce2k on 30/08/2016 - 22:42
      +2

      Different people views the word bargain differently. The knives I have at home are crap and I would rather spend a bit extra in one go to get a good set. Great reviews online , a lot of people vouched for these!

    • jaygee on 30/08/2016 - 23:13

      I've said this before - bargain is in the eye of the beholder.

      If you buy business class seats for $6000, then you see one for $3000 - that's a bargain for them.

      Similarly, if you cook - a good set of knives is important - if not critical. These are good knives, and these will probably last you much longer than 3 sets of cheaper ones. And hey, they're on discount!

    • FatBlanket on 31/08/2016 - 07:03
      +1

      Buy it nice or buy it twice.

    • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2016 - 08:38
      +2

      OzBargain not OzPoverty

  • T-man on 30/08/2016 - 22:14

    Does anyone know if this set or this set: http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Global-Synergy-7pc-Knife-Block-… is better?
    Thanks.

    • fruxo on 30/08/2016 - 22:39
      +1

      If you read description you'll see that they both come with the exact same knives. The only difference is the knife block, which is very subjective. I prefer the look of the ikasu I think.

    • blamesociety on 30/08/2016 - 22:43
      +1

      They are identical knives, so go with whichever knife block you prefer.

    • Slave1 on 30/08/2016 - 22:58
      +1

      The Synergy actually post from Sydney, whereas the Ikasu are sent from WA, so if potential quicker delivery is factored in then the Synergy is the better option. I'm not quite sure which block I prefer.

      edit: Myer is actually charging $719.25 for the Synergy block!!

    • T-man on 31/08/2016 - 02:47

      Thanks mates.

    • Spending2Much on 31/08/2016 - 06:19

      Paid 245 for same synergy block set earlier this year.
      Keep looking around.

  • lasertip on 30/08/2016 - 22:25

    Got this set during the last deal- they're great

  • Frozensage on 30/08/2016 - 22:37

    can anyone recommend any good pots and pans set?

    • jjno41 on 30/08/2016 - 23:27
      +1

      I got the Scanpan impact 6 piece set ( with the roasting tray ) and I'm happy with it. Just be mindful that it's recommend to have a good quality tefal non stick fry pan too.
      http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/301221672718?_trkparms=&rpp_cid=579…
      +
      http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/301829411233?_trkparms=&rpp_cid=579…
      Pretty much what I'm using.

      • abacus on 31/08/2016 - 00:50

        We have a 10 year old 32 cm Scanpan impact frypan that can be cleaned perfectly in seconds. another one purchased recently is basically impossible to clean without using steel wool as the oil burns, turns yellow and sticks like crazy. We use both exactly the same. I rang Scanpan and they are not interested, we have no idea why they clean differently.

        • ozy on 31/08/2016 - 07:26
          +1

          Do a cook test and clean test with both pans im a video and post it on YouTube.
          Send support the link and have them watch it.
          I'm sure they'd see the issue and replace the obviously inferior metal pan

        • abacus on 31/08/2016 - 19:25

          Very good idea, thanks. I will give it a go and let you know.

  • reventon on 30/08/2016 - 22:53

    I have this knife set, absolutely love them.

    I recommend this knife sharpener: https://www.petersofkensington.com.au/Public/Global-MinoShar…

    • Slave1 on 30/08/2016 - 23:00

      Do the clear perspex side panels remove at all? Just thinking of crumbs or something getting down the blade slots if it would hard to clean? Or is the base open and it's just the sides that are protected?

      edit: I'm referring to the knife block, not the sharpener.

      • jjno41 on 30/08/2016 - 23:06

        Base is open mate

        • Slave1 on 30/08/2016 - 23:07

          Cheers mate

  • cashless on 30/08/2016 - 23:08

    Kill Bill

  • justtoreply on 30/08/2016 - 23:14

    Has been cheaper at WAHS

    • Slave1 on 30/08/2016 - 23:48
      -1

      How much cheaper are we talking?

      • justtoreply on 31/08/2016 - 10:44

        $20

        Has been $237 from this mob under special circumstances

  • Zaenille on 30/08/2016 - 23:24

    I want to buy this, but I don't want my housemates using it. Would be weird to bring out my knife set whenever I would cook. Lol.

    • cminez on 30/08/2016 - 23:37
      +3

      That's what I do and they want to use my knives and I say no. Knife is like samurai sword, only who deserve.

    • KBZ on 31/08/2016 - 00:04

      Course not! How pissed would you be if you saw they dried it with the edge against the rack or if they chipped it.

    • cwongtech on 31/08/2016 - 00:14
      +1

      Get a Victorinox Cooks knife, they're cheaper and perform just as well ($50 vs $100)
      Smaller investment.
      May just need to find a good paring knife and you're set, don't need the entire set.
      I have a Victorinox Cooks knife and a few Globals.
      The Victorinox knives are stupidly good value, I'm surprised about their quality at their price.

      Different steel of course to jap knives, but because the low priced Victorinox cooks knife are stamped blades, they're very light as well!

      • devilbabies on 31/08/2016 - 01:02

        or a kiwi .. ridiculously good value for money .. i cut everything with the one knife (i think it's a 173), so that's all the knives i need for less than $5

        • Slippery Fish on 31/08/2016 - 08:29

          Kiwi are hollow grind 1 round knives, unless you can hollow grind the steel is very soft and will not hold a new edge well, that said for $5 or so whos complaining!

      • Slippery Fish on 31/08/2016 - 08:32

        If $50-60 is to expencive there are also cheap German steel stamped knives getting around atm aswell at 20-25 bucks, less edge retention obviously but still good.

        Ive personaly got 5 sharp brand ones with blue handles for our staff to use.

    • FatBlanket on 31/08/2016 - 07:07

      Just give them the tiny one. No one knows what that one is for anyway.

  • Cluster on 30/08/2016 - 23:56
    +1

    These knives are a cut above the rest.

  • lowFi on 31/08/2016 - 00:19

    It's a great looking knife set at a good price.
    Be aware, I have seen these break where the blade meets the handle the weld point as depicted in the video.
    These knives are not forged but stamped so tend to hold their edge for a shorter period than a forged knife.

    Other minor things to consider to get the best use out of your investment
    1. Don't chop on glass or marble get a decent chopping board, the harder the surface the quicker you dull your knives.
    2. Learn to hone and sharpen your knives
    3. Invest in the right knife sharpener as Japanese blades and European blades have different angles.

    Video from Global on the process of making their knives.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVYhG5Y0uZc

    For the record I bought 2 Zwilling Miyabi 5000DP knives for a little more than this complete set.

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