GLOBAL GS-1 11 cm Kitchen Knife

GLOBAL GS-1: a compact, precise and versatile kitchen knife

The GLOBAL GS-1 11 cm Kitchen Knife is a compact and versatile Japanese kitchen knife designed for a wide range of everyday food preparation tasks. Its 11 cm blade offers excellent control and manoeuvrability, making it particularly comfortable for cutting, slicing and chopping smaller ingredients.

The GS-1 belongs to the GLOBAL GS series and is designed as a practical multi-purpose kitchen knife. It is ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, herbs, garnishes and other smaller ingredients where a short, easy-to-control blade can make food preparation more precise and comfortable. GLOBAL describes the GS-1 as its smallest stated cook's knife, designed specifically for small kitchen tasks.

11 cm blade for precision and control

One of the main advantages of the GLOBAL GS-1 is its compact size. The 11 cm blade provides excellent control and allows precise movements when working on a chopping board.

This shorter format is particularly useful when a full-size chef's knife is unnecessary. It is ideal for preparing smaller fruit and vegetables, cutting herbs, preparing garnishes and carrying out everyday kitchen tasks that benefit from a more compact blade.

Its size also makes the GS-1 an excellent choice for cooks who prefer a lightweight and highly manoeuvrable kitchen knife.

CROMOVA 18 stainless steel

The blade of the GLOBAL GS-1 11 cm is made from CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, the signature steel used by GLOBAL for its knives.

CROMOVA 18 combines chromium, molybdenum and vanadium to provide a good balance of corrosion resistance, durability and edge performance. GLOBAL knives made from CROMOVA 18 are hardened to approximately Rockwell C56-58.

The result is a durable stainless-steel blade designed to provide reliable cutting performance and maintain its sharpness with proper care.

GLOBAL's 15° cutting edge

The GS-1 features GLOBAL's characteristic 15-degree cutting edge, designed to provide a fine and precise edge for smooth, controlled cutting.

This acute Japanese-style edge is one of the defining characteristics of GLOBAL knives and contributes to their distinctive cutting performance.

One-piece stainless steel construction

The fully stainless-steel construction is one of the most recognisable features of GLOBAL knives.

The GLOBAL GS-1 has an integrated all-metal design without traditional wooden or plastic handle scales. The smooth construction helps eliminate areas where food and dirt can become trapped, making the knife easy to clean and suitable for hygienic professional and home kitchens.

Its characteristic hollow stainless-steel handle is designed to provide the correct balance between the blade and handle. The textured surface provides a secure grip while maintaining the distinctive minimalist GLOBAL design.

A GLOBAL knife for everyday kitchen tasks

The GLOBAL GS-1 11 cm is particularly useful for:

• Cutting fruit.

• Preparing vegetables.

• Chopping smaller ingredients.

• Cutting herbs.

• Preparing garnishes.

• Slicing smaller foods.

• Detailed food preparation.

• Everyday kitchen tasks where precision and control are important.

Its compact blade makes it especially comfortable when working with smaller ingredients or when a larger chef's knife would be unnecessarily bulky.

GLOBAL GS-1: an excellent companion to a chef's knife

The GS-1 is not designed to replace a full-size 18 or 20 cm chef's knife. Its purpose is different.

A larger chef's knife is better suited to cutting and chopping larger quantities of food, while the GLOBAL GS-1 excels at smaller preparation tasks where a short blade provides greater control.

For this reason, the GS-1 works particularly well as a complementary knife alongside a larger GLOBAL chef's knife such as the G-2, GS-100 or GS-98. GLOBAL's GS range includes several compact and medium-sized cook's knives designed to cover different kitchen tasks.

Made in Japan

The GLOBAL GS-1 is made in Japan and belongs to the GLOBAL GS series.

GLOBAL knives are recognised for their distinctive all-stainless-steel construction, hollow balanced handles and CROMOVA 18 stainless steel. The GLOBAL knife design was developed by Japanese industrial designer Komin Yamada.

Lightweight, balanced and easy to handle

Balance is another important part of the GLOBAL design.

The hollow handle is weighted to create a balanced feel between the blade and handle, helping provide control and comfort during use.

This is particularly useful on a compact knife such as the GS-1, where manoeuvrability and precision are key advantages.

GLOBAL GS-1 11 cm specifications

• Brand: GLOBAL

• Model: GS-1

• Series: GLOBAL GS

• Type: Kitchen / cook's knife

• Blade length: 11 cm

• Blade steel: CROMOVA 18 stainless steel

• Hardness: Rockwell C56-58

• Cutting edge: 15°

• Construction: Integrated stainless-steel construction

• Handle: Hollow stainless-steel handle

• Made in: Japan

• Designed by: Komin Yamada

• Care: Hand wash only

How to care for your GLOBAL GS-1

To maintain the sharpness and finish of your GLOBAL GS-1 for as long as possible, we recommend:

• Always wash the knife by hand.

• Dry it immediately after washing.

• Do not place it in the dishwasher.

• Use a suitable chopping board.

• Avoid very hard surfaces such as glass, marble or stone.

• Do not use the knife to cut bones or frozen food.

• Maintain the edge with a suitable sharpening system.

GLOBAL recommends hand washing and immediate drying as part of proper knife care.

Who is the GLOBAL GS-1 for?

The GLOBAL GS-1 11 cm is an excellent choice for professional chefs and demanding home cooks looking for a small, precise and highly manoeuvrable Japanese kitchen knife.

It is particularly suitable for cooks who already have a larger chef's knife and want to add a compact knife for smaller preparation tasks.

It is also a good option for anyone who prefers the control and convenience of a shorter blade for everyday kitchen work.

GLOBAL GS-1 11 cm: Japanese precision for everyday cooking

The GLOBAL GS-1 combines a compact 11 cm blade with GLOBAL's distinctive Japanese design, CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, a precise 15° cutting edge and integrated all-stainless-steel construction.

A small kitchen knife does not have to be limited in what it can do. The GS-1 provides the precision and control needed for a wide variety of everyday preparation tasks, making it a highly practical addition to any kitchen knife collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GLOBAL GS-1 used for?
The GLOBAL GS-1 is a compact multi-purpose kitchen knife designed for cutting, slicing and chopping smaller ingredients, particularly fruit, vegetables, herbs and garnishes.

How long is the GLOBAL GS-1 blade?
The blade measures 11 cm.

Is the GLOBAL GS-1 a Japanese knife?
Yes. The GS-1 is made in Japan and belongs to the GLOBAL GS series.

What steel does the GLOBAL GS-1 use?
It uses CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, GLOBAL's signature knife steel.

What hardness does the GLOBAL GS-1 have?
The CROMOVA 18 steel used by GLOBAL has a hardness of approximately Rockwell C56-58.

Is the GLOBAL GS-1 suitable for professional kitchens?
Yes. Its compact size makes it particularly useful for detailed preparation and smaller kitchen tasks.

Is the GLOBAL GS-1 suitable for left-handed users?
Yes. Its cutting edge is suitable for use by both right- and left-handed cooks.

Can the GLOBAL GS-1 be washed in the dishwasher?
No. GLOBAL recommends washing the knife by hand and drying it immediately after use.

Does the GLOBAL GS-1 replace a chef's knife?
Not necessarily. Its 11 cm blade is designed primarily for smaller tasks and precision work. It works particularly well as a complement to a larger chef's knife.