Functional design steeped in tradition
Global manufactures in Japan, and is headquartered in Tsubame, Niigata.
Classic Series, SAI Series, NI Series, Chef's Knives, Santoku, Paring Knives.
Global Knives Review (2026): Are They Good Japanese Knives? Models, Steel & Honest Verdict
Global knives are genuinely made in Japan by Yoshikin in Niigata and are good, with the softer CROMOVA 18 steel offering easier sharpening but requiring more frequent touch-ups, and the seamless metal handle being a love-or-hate feature. The one-piece, all-stainless construction provides hygiene and easy cleaning, wit… — Japanese Knife Lab
Headquarters and manufacturing are recorded separately, because they are often different places: a brand headquartered in one country frequently manufactures in another. Tabarnam lists what the catalog holds and marks the rest unknown. Entries come from public sources and may be incomplete or out of date — production moves.
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