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Tojiro
$139.00
Professional Chef Knife - Flagship Model
91 opinions
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Global
G-2
58.7/100
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found: knife in sink
The Global G-2 8" Chef's knife. Good enough for Bourdain, good enough for me.
m3sm3r in r/KitchenConfidential
June 20, 2026 at 6:44 PM
194
My 12 year old has become obsessed with cooking. She has asked for a chefs knife for her birthday. Do you have any recommendations under $300? Thank you
Anthony Bourdain recommended the Global G-2. They’re affordable and pretty cool looking, but I don’t really know what else is out there. I use a Tramontina chef’s knife.
Joliet-Jake in r/knives
July 7, 2026 at 11:43 PM
13
(Semi) Hot Take - The Wüsthof fish spatula is … alright i guess.
In Kitchen Confidential, Bourdain famously endorsed the Global G-2 as his recommendation for one "good" knife. I'd say that makes it a hot take in r/KitchenConfidential
10001110101balls in r/KitchenConfidential
January 10, 2026 at 12:42 PM
14
What is a 'buy it for life' item that is offensively expensive, but the moment you use it, you realize your entire life before that point was a lie?
I got the one recommended by Anthony Bourdain (RIP) = "Anthony Bourdain famously recommended the Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife (G-2) as the primary, and often only, knife a cook needs. He praised it for being lightweight, sharp, affordable, and durable, noting it is excellent for both professionals and
...QueenoftheWaterways2 in r/AskReddit
March 29, 2026 at 5:25 AM
7
My cousin with three kids and a full time job asked me what knives I’d recommend she stock her new house with. What maker would you recommend to someone who is definitely not a knife person and just needs something reliable to do the work?
i like victorinox rosewood. this matsu is also nice. https://www.japaneseknifeimports.com/products/matsu-180mm-stainless-gyuto?_pos=2&_sid=d9a195c4b&_ss=r sturdy enough for a non knife person. https://www.japaneseknifeimports.com/products/gesshin-stainless-150mm-wa-petty?_pos=14&_sid=d9a195c4b&_ss=r this
...NapClub in r/TrueChefKnives
July 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
10
I get the impression that Global knives aren't that popular in Western countries
Global knives were huge at one point, but interest has tapered off a bit. Anthony Bourdain singled it out in "Restaurant Confidential" as being a real pro tool. They were stocked in retail shops like Williams-Sonoma, so were easily obtained in malls across America and were a big alternative for thos
...cosa_horrible in r/Cooking
January 24, 2026 at 4:54 PM
4
found: knife in sink
They're a little cheaper than a Shin these days, not a lot. $115 for the Global G-2, the equivalent Shin is $180 Personally if I was gonna buy a workhorse chef's knife to abuse, I'd get another one of the first knife I ever bought: an 8" Victorinox. Pretty much the same as you described, never amazi
...goodnames679 in r/KitchenConfidential
June 20, 2026 at 11:49 PM
2
Why are Global knives hated on so much? Is the quality of the knives really that bad?
Makes sense. I personally wouldnt pah MSRP for a global. I bought a 3 piece set for 110 USD on the official global store including the G-2, GS-5, and GS-61. I thought 36 USD per knife seemed very reasonable.
QuestionUnsolved in r/chefknives
January 24, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Why are Global knives hated on so much? Is the quality of the knives really that bad?
I got a set of 3 global knives for 110 USD off of the official global store. A G-2 + GS-5 + GS-61. Happy with the quality for 36 USD per knife.
QuestionUnsolved in r/chefknives
January 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM
3
Kitchen Knives & Sharpening
This is my sharpener. Nothing fancy. https://www.amazon.com/AccuSharp-ACCU-001C-001C-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B00004VWKQI think maybe saw it on ATK and a Global chef knife https://www.amazon.com/Global-G-2-inch-Chefs-Knife/dp/B00005OL44 When my niece went to culinary school they used Global knives and I d
...reduser876 in r/Cooking
August 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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