Same knives as many of the other blocks, this one is cheaper though.
Use the code to get 15% off, and free shipping.
Really great for home kitchen. Recently bought this set for $190. Worth it for this price if u need the set.
I have the cooks and utility knife as my first set of "good knives" and can't see myself going backwards.
Though I paid more for those two than this entire block, so it seems like good value to me
I've had these range of knives at home for the past 12years or so - they are fine for home cooks.
Metal is on the softer side so they don't stay sharp as long as high end Japanese steel (especially if you smash them on hard chopping boards made of plastic or metal) but if you get a decent whetstone and learn to sharpen them properly (no 'rolling' sharpeners… yuck…) then they will serve you well.
The Global rolling sharpeners work really well for me. Quick, no fuss and works every time
Brother Ew
100%. If you're time poor these are great. I got rid of my whetstone after trying the Global rolling sharpener. Considerably quicker and for a low to mid range knife can deal with the extra wear.
Got a link to the sharpener mate?
@tex: https://globalknives.com.au/bestsellers/2-stage-ceramic-wate…
There's also an IKEA version for less
https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/skaerande-knife-sharpener-black…
Not sure why I'm getting negged.
If you're time poor, the rolling sharpener is the opposite of what you want, they're slow and don't allow you to remove the burr. A splash and go stone would be the fastest.
Also, the rolling sharpeners has set angles against a flat surface, which doesn't produce the marked angle due to the varying profiles and sizes of knives.
@rainbowunicorn: yep, completely with you… they don't do a good job, and if anything I have found the 'sharpening' they do is creating small burrs and uneven/not straight surface so it 'feels' sharp… and they just end up blunting the knife.
Not sure why I'm getting negged.
Because you don't know what you're talking about
If you're time poor, the rolling sharpener is the opposite of what you want
Yes it is
they're slow and don't allow you to remove the burr
They're not, and they don't make burs
A splash and go stone would be the fastest.
Still slower that a Global sharpener
Also, the rolling sharpeners has set angles against a flat surface, which doesn't produce the marked angle due to the varying profiles and sizes of knives.
No to doesn't.
This is a what CMYK was talking about
https://globalknives.com.au/bestsellers/2-stage-ceramic-wate…
There's also an IKEA version for less
https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/skaerande-knife-sharpener-black…
@spaceflight: Oh is that the sharpener cmyk was referring to…Brother EW!
Both comments still stand and hold true.
Because you don't know what you're talking about
ok guy.
I'd suggest some research before coming on here trying to argue a ceramic pull through sharpener is better or faster than a good whetstone.
Oh is that the sharpener cmyk was referring to
Yes it is because they said
The Global rolling sharpeners
Notice how that's the exact Global product they referred to
Both comments still stand and hold true.
No they don't
ok guy.
Did you just assume my gender?
I'd suggest some research
Says the person who linked to a video about a knockoff rolling sharpener to demonstrate that rolling shapners are bad when nobody was talking about those sharpeners
before coming on here trying to argue a ceramic pull through sharpener is better or faster than a good whetstone.
I never said that.
@spaceflight: @spaceflight; I can't tell if they have actual experience with using the Global sharpener with Global knives. Perhaps it's "trust me bro".
Anyway, I'm using the 3 stage Mino sharp with Global knives and it just works!
https://globalknives.com.au/bestsellers/minosharp-3-stage-ce…
@cmyk: If they had no idea what you meant when you said Global sharpener then they probably don't.
That style of sharpener has a bad image because of the carbide pull through sharpeners which are not that great.
People don't seem to understand that the ceramic ones might look the same but are completely different.
@spaceflight: You make many incorrect assumptions and have no idea what you're talking about. Please stop spreading misinformation.
The global sharpener is not called a "Roll" sharpener. The word "Roll" isn't used anywhere on the website. The sharpener I originally commented about is actually called a roll sharpener.
I have used the global ceramic water sharpener before.
It does a mediocre job at sharpening and does not compare to a whetstone or diamond stone.
If you like it that's fine but it objectively is worse than a good stone and some skill.
You make many incorrect assumptions
You're talking about yourself as you were the one who went with a compelled different sharpener
and have no idea what you're talking about.
It seems that I do
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16544808/redir
Please stop spreading misinformation.
And that's you, sharing a video about a knockoff sharpener while saying that style of sharpener is always bad.
The global sharpener is not called a "Roll" sharpener.
It doesn't matter what it's marketed as, that's the type of sharpener cmyk was referring to.
The word "Roll" isn't used anywhere on the website.
So?
The sharpener I originally commented about is actually called a roll sharpener.
So?
It wasn't the type of sharpener that cmyk was talking about.
I have used the global ceramic water sharpener before.
And somehow you had no idea that was the type of sharpener that cmyk was talking about. Even though they said "Global"
It does a mediocre job at sharpening and does not compare to a whetstone or diamond stone.
It does compare because it's easier and simpler to use and also a stone/ceramic
It can also do a better job depending on how good and confident you are using a whetstone.
If you like it that's fine but it objectively is worse than a good stone and some skill.
Just like a Formula 1 car is objectively better then whatever car you drive.
But if you drove a Formula 1 car you would drive it worse than you drive your car.
The style of sharpener cmyk mentioned is still a good sharpener and has a place in kitchens.
And it's still nothing related to the tangent you went off on.
I’ve found global knives to be higher carbon and much harder than typical Japanese steel and so they’re much harder to sharpen. Not impossible but much harder if you’ve let them get dull
depends which Japanese steel you are comparing it to, but generally speaking the Cromova-18 alloy that these Global knives are made from are actually softer… HRC of around 58 from memory, vs a lot of blue/white carbon steel with HRC from 62-66, and even other stainless alloys (eg. VG-10) which have HRC of 60+.
Using a whetstone I can sharpen these Global knives pretty quick, but it lasts maybe a month at most.
Any deals on Global Kyoto 7 set please?
Ordered and received tax invoice 10mins later so I guess it works and is available for delivery
Global make good knives for a home cook, but in no world are they worth the RRP of $700.
At this price I'd say it's a good buy if you needed a set.
What is up with these RRPs?
Knife RRP's are like rug RRP, or anything from House. A BS number to make the discount down to regular price make people feel like they are getting a bargain.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but does anyone know where to enter the discount code? Doesn’t appear to be a section on the checkout page.
EDIT… SORTED COMPUTER WAS WIGGIN OUT
Lol i also can't find it. WHERE IS IT?!
Me too. Using phone. Where is it?!!!
Edit: Found it. Tap on order summary. There is an option to enter promo code.
lol I gave up and ended using my tablet. I am going to blame the website rather than me being dumb.
Hopefully a decent upgrade from the old (but decent) Victorinox standalone knives I have…
I was using iPad and was using the split screen function at the time of checkout. Once I made it full screen the voucher tab appeared
Thanks, got one.
I decided to get another set to gift but then found the coupon has expired. Can only get for $180 now.
Is that because the coupon is once per account, or the coupon is actually finished?
EDIT: used a private browser window and ordered another set.
What is the block itself like? I.e. is it prone to delamination or fading or anything like that?
Thanks OP. Got 1.
I'd take some IKEA VG-10 knives over this junk any day.
I agree. Most cases you ending buying a set and using the chef knives 95% of the time and bread knife probably couple times a month. Get one really good chefs knife and enjoy it rather than a set which is mostly for show.
ikea vg-10 that only comes with a full bolster?? no way.
Imo these are just okay. I've had 4 different knives and my best mate has a set. In terms of holding their edge, the hardness, the ergonomics of the handles, I'd say there are better options on every count. Tramontina knives have been a better experience for me in every way. I think Global's best feature is their looks.
Ordered used mobile device, wouldn't work with other payment option and wouldn't let me order via delivery
So used google pay and chose delivery and it worked.
No tax invoice yet but transaction comes up on banking app tho.
I've had a great experience with my Global knives. Sure, you can tell they have a softer blade but they also hone easily. Sharpening is really easy too since I've bought the Global sharpener to match their knives. I bought this set because I was after the longer bread knife than the 16cm one I've got. In true Ozbargain style, why buy one bread knife for $80 or so when I can get 3 more knives and a block for $70 more.
Victorinox knife are go to for value/sharpness ratio.
Global is good too and great design.
I'd go for a G-2 20cm chef knife - and a handful of Victorinox steak/tomato knives.
But a decent bread knife is worthwhile and the utility knife is nice to use.
All-in-all, reasonable value for money. Plus a knife housing too.
Got a shipping tracking number despite it saying not available for online order.
Tracking is showing mine were delivered a few hours ago and should be waiting for me when I get home.
mine was delivered yesterday
Are these any good