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Global
G-2
15 positive 0 neutral 1 negative
Based on 16 Reddit mentions
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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 5:25 AM
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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 6:54 PM
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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 1:19 PM
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Knives
If you want to do this right, take him to a store and let him get a feel for the knife. As important as a good blade is, the handle and feel is just as important. I have a Global G-2 chef’s knife and it works great, however, after longer sessions, it digs into my index finger and becomes a pain. The
...coriscaa in r/Cooking
September 6, 2025 5:22 PM
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Fellas, I caved and bought a Global
I have a G-2 and it gets a ton of use in my house. 17 year old teenage daughters knife of choice off the rack. Bit prone to chipping but sharpens easily, good edge retention. Great knife for good performance without worrying about who is using it, since most people treat knives like shit. Global is
...AcidReaper1 in r/TrueChefKnives
May 17, 2026 7:48 PM
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I seriously wish for Paris to make these available in a better quality, everyone including me is in love with these 🥹✨
Global G-2 better knife kitchen proven
Kindly-Condition-478 in r/KitchenConfidential
January 7, 2026 1:38 AM
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Which one is most fun to use and worth the money? Global G2 (currently 819SEK)? GF-98(1158SEK)? GF-33(1799SEK)? Another model? (NI / Olive sharpened?) Würsthof Classic(1095SEK), Classic Ikon (1395SEK)? I have average sized hands and I am an amateur and haven't used a brand better than IKEA.
Get yourself the G-2. Not only is it far cheaper, but it's also just the better choice. All three Global knives use the same steel. The GF-98 has double the thickness of the G-2, and that will negatively impact how easily the knife glides through product. The geometry of a knife is more important th
...tzulik- in r/chefknives
August 3, 2025 12:39 PM
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