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GLOBAL

One-piece stainless kitchen knives made by Yoshikin in Tsubame.

Designed inNiigata, Japan
Made inTsubame, Niigata, Japan
Known forG-2 Cook's Knife
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01 / Story

Craft, factory and place.

GLOBAL arrived in 1985 with Komin Yamada’s seamless stainless-steel form: a blade, hollow handle and dotted grip that read as one object. Yoshikin produces the knives in Tsubame.

  1. 1954

    Yoshikin is established

    The Tsubame manufacturer builds its expertise in stainless-steel housewares.

  2. 1985

    GLOBAL launches

    Komin Yamada introduces the seamless knife and dotted hollow handle.

  3. Today

    Still made in Tsubame

    GLOBAL knives continue to be produced in Niigata, Japan.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define GLOBAL.

03 / Origin

What the manufacturing claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered production
  • G-2 Cook's Knife
  • GS-5 Vegetable Knife
  • G-9 Bread Knife

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The knife origin is well documented; sharpeners, storage and accessories should be checked separately.

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