Global UKU Knife Block Set – 6 Piece

With the GLOBAL UKU Knife Set in your kitchen, you’re assured of having the right knife at hand to fulfil your grandest culinary ambitions. Each knife has been specifically chosen for its practicality and versatility and all pieces come neatly housed in a stunning maple wood storage block.

Set Contents:

• 20cm/8inch Cook’s Knife G-2 SKU-79520- Also referred to as a chef’s knife this is the most versatile and favoured knife for daily tasks like chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing.
• 20cm/8 inch Bread Knife G-97 SKU-79515 – This serrated blade effortlessly slices through crusty loaves, bread rolls and tough skin such as pork crackling.
• 15cm/6 inch Utility Knife GS-103 SKU-79517- This versatile knife excels at everyday tasks and is perfect for small tasks where precise cuts are needed. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich, from tomatoes, meats and cheeses.
• 14cm/5 inch Vegetable Knife GS-102 SKU-79512 – Highly versatile and multi-functional this unique style of vegetable knife is suitable for chopping & slicing fruit, vegetables and small cuts of meat. Its wide blade is perfect for moving ingredients from the cutting board to the pan.
• 10cm/4 inch Paring Knife GS-104 SKU 79504- Intended for coring and peeling fruit such as apples, as well as chopping smaller food items or any other task which requires precise blade control.

Specifications:

• CROMOVA 18 stainless steel blade, edge retains razor sharpness and resists rust, stains and corrosion.
• Acute 15 Degree Cutting Edge, provides unsurpassed performance and superior edge retention.
• Ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56-C58.
• Smooth contours and seamless construction eliminate food and dirt traps, offering the ultimate in safety and hygiene.
• Perfectly balanced handles precisely calibrated to offset the weight of the blade.
• Made in Japan

Komin Yamada designed the first Global Knife in 1983 and it was immediately praised for its pioneering design which combined Japanese craftsmanship, quality, and precision with a contemporary design. With its distinctive dotted handle the GLOBAL Classic knife became and remains a truly global product finding its way into the homes and businesses of many lovers of food throughout the world.