Precisely balanced 10-inch chef's knife for chopping, mincing. Blade made of high-tech molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel. Edge retains razor sharpness. Stainless-steel handle molded for comfort, dimpled for safe grip. Lifetime warranty against defects and breakage.

High tech from tip to handle, Global knives from Japan created a sensation when they burst onto the world's culinary stage as an alternative to traditional European-style cutlery. Blades are made of hard molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel and "face-ground" with a long taper rather than a short bevel so edges remain sharp longer than even the best high-carbon stainless-steel knives. Edges also are ground at a more acute angle than traditional European-style knives and arrive from the factory razor-sharp. Although Global also makes a "heavyweight" line for cooks who like hefty knives, its original knives--of which this one is an example--have thinner blades and are lighter than traditional European-style knives. This 10-inch chef's knife, however, is intended for large-handed cooks and is relatively heavy. Global also dispensed with bolsters on its original knives to reduce weight. Balance is achieved by injecting a precise amount of sand for a particular blade style into a hollow handle. To ensure balance is continuous, the sand flows inside the handle as a blade is maneuvered. A finger notch between blade and handle provides safety.

• Precisely balanced 10-inch chef's knife for chopping, mincing
• Blade made of high-tech molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel
• Edge retains razor sharpness
• Stainless-steel handle molded for comfort, dimpled for safe grip
• Lifetime warranty against defects and breakage