Global G Ham/Salmon Slicer Flexible Knife 31 cm

Global's G-10 Flexible Slicer is a specialist salmon and ham slicer. It has a really long and thin flexible blade that makes it suitable for this purpose only. These knives are typically used for cutting pieces of smoked salmon or trout, the blades are ideal for slicing long thin pieces, which is how smoked salmon is traditionally presented. The handle is the same as other G series knives and is comfortable to hold. There is a gap of about a inch from the handle where the blade is not sharpened to provide a bit of protection. This is the longest knife blade that Global produce and as such does not fit in any of the blocks and would also be a pain to put in a drawer. Ideally it needs to be put on a magnetic rack.

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The G Series consists of larger knives in the Classic collection made from a three-piece construction. Firstly, the handle is made from two identical pieces which is welded together and polished - making a hollow handle. This unique handle is then carefully fused to the patented CROMOVA 18 Stainless Steel blade before being filled with a special sand to perfectly balance the weight of the knife. The G-Series is great for general preparation and for the more adventurous chef.

Global knives have been hand crafted in Japan using the same tradition for over 30 years and are developed using the best raw materials available. The two most innovative features of Global knives are their edge and the way they are balanced. The most important feature of any knife is its edge, and the Global edge is truly its signature. Like the Samurai swords before them, each knife is carefully weighted to ensure perfect balance in the hand. This way they are truly comfortable and easy to handle, and meet the most demanding requirements of professional and amateur chefs alike.

Yoshikin uses its own proprietary stainless steel called CROMOVA 18 Stainless Steel, which has been designed exclusively for Global knives. This steel is hard enough for Global knives to hold that steep acute cutting edge for a long time, yet soft enough so that it is not too difficult to sharpen. The CRO in CROMOVA 18 stands for chromium and the 18 is the percentage of chromium in the steel. This high percentage of chromium contributes to Global’s excellent stain resistance.

The majority of the Global knives are sharpened or ground on both sides of the blade, just like Western style knives. However, their edges are ground steeply to a point and to an acute angle. This is in contrast to Western or European knives that use a beveled edge. The straight edge results in a dramatically sharper knife which stays sharper longer. The edge on a Global knife is so large and prominent that it is easily seen with the naked eye and extends a quarter of an inch or more up from the tip of the knife. It is often asked why Global knives stay sharp so long without sharpening. The combination of the elements molybdenum and vanadium is one reason, but also refer back to the diagrams above of the straight edge vs. the beveled edge.