GLOBAL Marks 40 Years with Limited-Edition Collection

There are kitchen tools you admire, and then there are those you trust with your life—if your life were an onion that needed dicing in 30 seconds flat. For the late, great Anthony Bourdain, that tool was a Global knife.

Bourdain said “Please believe me, here’s all you will ever need in the knife department: ONE good chef’s knife, as large as is comfortable for your hand.”

“If you want to cook like a professional, I recommend you have in your kitchen a decent inexpensive vanadium steel “Global” knife, a very good Japanese product. Use the tip of the knife for the small stuff, the area near the heel for the larger,” Bourdain said.

Coming from the chef who carved his way through Kitchen Confidential and countless TV episodes, that wasn’t just a suggestion—it was gospel. And when he did name names, Bourdain gave his nod to Global, the Japanese knife brand that was already shaking up Western kitchens with its sleek silhouette and samurai-worthy sharpness.

GLOBAL’s 40th Anniversary Collection

Now, to mark 40 years of precision, performance, and revolutionary design, GLOBAL has released an exclusive limited-edition 40th Anniversary Collection—and it’s everything a Bourdain devotee, knife nerd, or serious home cook could dream of.

Crafted in Japan using GLOBAL’s signature CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, this collection doesn’t just celebrate the brand’s legacy—it sharpens it. Each blade is hand-finished, with unparalleled edge retention, rust resistance, and that perfectly balanced feel that made these knives a mainstay in pro kitchens across the globe.

🛒 40th Anniversary 3-Piece Knife Set – Shop on Amazon

This curated set brings together Global’s anniversary editions of essential kitchen tools, thoughtfully designed to blend form and function. Includes:

• 18cm 7″ Oriental Cook’s Knife
• 11cm 4″ Oriental Cook’s Knife
• 15cm 6″ Kiritsuke

The 6″ Kiritsuke Utility Knife handles everything from slicing proteins to prepping herbs with finesse. The 7″ Asian Chef’s Knife is ideal for chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and tackling everyday cooking tasks with balance and control. And the 4″ Paring Knife offers precision for peeling, trimming, and other detailed work that calls for a nimble, compact blade.

🛒 40th Anniversary 6″ Kiritsuke Utility Knife – Shop on Amazon

This flagship knife is a stunner. Forged for versatility, the 6″ Kiritsuke glides from fillets to fine garnishes like a dancer in steel shoes. It’s the embodiment of four decades of innovation—an elegant hybrid blade once reserved for Japanese master chefs, now made accessible for any cook with ambition.

Leading the 40th Anniversary Collection, the limited-edition 6″ Kiritsuke represents the peak of GLOBAL’s four decades of knife-making mastery. Forged from exclusive CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, this distinctive blade—prized by professional chefs for its versatility—moves effortlessly from delicate filleting to detailed garnish work, combining precision and grace in every slice.

🛒 40th Anniversary 7″ Asian Chef’s Knife – Shop on Amazon

Nimble, powerful, and balanced like a gymnast on a tightrope, the 7″ Asian Chef’s Knife handles everything from root veg to fish prep with control and ease.

The Global 40th Anniversary 7″ Asian Chef’s Knife is a true workhorse—crafted for versatility and built to tackle just about anything in the kitchen. From chopping crisp vegetables and slicing fruit to carving thick cuts of meat and breaking down poultry, it’s the blade you’ll reach for again and again.

A slightly thicker blade offers strength and stability, while the ambidextrous thumb rest and ergonomic handle ensure comfort and control for hands of all sizes. True to GLOBAL’s signature lightweight design, this knife delivers perfect balance, reduces fatigue, and gives you effortless precision with every cut.

🛒 40th Anniversary 5-Piece Knife Block Set – Shop on Amazon

Includes:

• 6″ Kiritsuke Utility Knife
• 4″ Paring Knife
• 7″ Asian Chef’s Knife
• 8.25″ Kitchen Shears
• Knife Block

Each knife in the set is adorned with commemorative detailing that quietly tells the story of 40 years of excellence.

Why GLOBAL Still Matters

Founded in 1985 by Komin Yamada, GLOBAL was designed to be nothing short of revolutionary.

Yamada’s mission? To create a knife range that blended form and function with futuristic flair, using the best materials and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques.

The result? Razor-sharp, one-piece knives that were feather-light and perfectly balanced.

While Western chefs were still cleaving with heavy German steel, GLOBAL introduced Japanese sensibility—sleek, exacting, and ready for the limelight. From Tokyo to Tuscany to the set of No Reservations, Global knives have become iconic.

And now, with this 40th Anniversary line, they’ve cemented their place not only in kitchens but in culinary history.

One Knife to Rule Them All?

Bourdain insisted you really only needed one knife—but if that knife happened to come from GLOBAL’s anniversary collection, you might just want the whole set. These aren’t just tools. They’re heirlooms.

Whether you’re prepping a family meal in a country kitchen or plating up for a private dinner party, these knives give you the kind of confidence usually reserved for chefs with Michelin stars and TV deals.

Sharp, simple, and serious about the craft. Just like Anthony Bourdain.

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