Global Mino Sharp Plus Ceramic Water Sharpener - CLEAR

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Designed by the skilled Japanese craftsman Komin Yamada. Skilled Japanese craftsman Komin Yamada designed the first Global knives in 1985. He was to develop a range of knives truly new and revolutionary, harnessing the best materials available and the most modern design concepts and techniques. The series of kitchen knives were to appeal to the professional and amateur chefs, be comfortable and easy to handle and surpass their most demanding requirements. Professional cooks worldwide praise Global cutlery for its perfect balance, light weight and seamless construction. The knives are forged by hand in Japan, using stainless steel that is hardened in a process inspired by the crafting of ancient samurai swords. The Global knife range has now evolved to comprise more than 50 different options, through four series of knives: G, GS, GF and GSF. For all practical purposes, the only difference among the series is that the G and GS knives are lighter in weight than the GF and GSF knives. The lighter weight knives are more characteristically "Japanese”, for which Global is best known. SIGNATURE CHARACERISTICS The two signature characteristics of a Global knife are: its blade and balance of the handle. Unifying function and design, these distinctive Japanese knives combine ergonomic handles with triple-layered steel blades that maintain their exceptionally sharp edges. Where most knives feature beveled edges, Global knives boast large, prominent edges visible to the naked eye, that extend a quarter inch up from the tip of the blade. These edges are then ground to a straight point, resulting in a dramatically sharper blade that keeps its edge longer. The perfectly balanced hollow handle features a dimple on the left side. This is done purely for cosmetic reasons as the knives are designed for both right-handed and left-handed use. The contours provide a smooth, efficient cutting motion and steady, comfortable grip. To balance their knives, Global uses a hollow handle which is then filled with just the right amount of sand to create the correct balance. Global uses this method rather than using a full tang and a bolster to balance their knives for two reasons. First, it is more precise than using a tang and a bolster and second, Asian knives typically do not have bolsters, since they only serve as a hindrance to cutting and sharpening.