Global 3 inch Forged Paring Knife, Lightweight Japanese Stainless Steel, Razor-Sharp Edge, Made in Japan, GSF-46

I ordered a Global Santoku knife a while back from a recommend in a knife forum. Turns out it was a great knife, and it quickly became my wife’s favorite kitchen knife - we had Zwilling/Henkels for the most part before I got these. They’re light weight, keep the edge for a reasonable amount of time (they all get dull, these commercials for the “world’s sharpest knife!” are silly, whack stuff up on a cutting board, go through some turkeys and roasts and it’s as dull as the $4 knife at the dollar store). They’re kitchen knives, so rust really isn’t an issue. They’re also lightweight (I believe on the bigger knives, the handle has a hollow cavity) – it’s all one-piece construction, so no handles coming off or getting damaged or destroyed by washing or leaving it too close to a burner. For Christmas I decided to replace all of our Zwilling/Henkel knives with Global knives. I ordered them à la carte – like everybody else, Global’s big sets had more than I needed and not enough of what I wanted, so if you see this review in multiple places, that the reason. Anyway, the 3” pairing knife is very nice, functional and worth the money.

Handy and sharp!

This knife is amazingly sharp although you do have to take care of it to maintain the edge. Wipe it off after each use, don't put it in the dishwasher, and sharpen it with a wetstone periodically and you'll enjoy a lifetime of use from this amazing knife. In addition to being razor sharp it's lightweight, ergonomic, and a pleasure to use. It's a little expensive but worth the money and much better than other knives we have of the same price. Using this knife will spoil you. You won’t want to use other knives. We have global knives in three other sizes/styles and each one is the same - fantastic!

Best pairing knife I have purchased, my go too brand before was Chicago. Global is def more pricey, however its been well worth the price. Its not light, which is good, it has weight to it which helps with cutting. Its easy to grip with all the little holes, it does get a little slippery if your hands are wet since its metal however thats easy to work around, just keep your hands dry. Overall awesome knife, cuts well, cleans easily.

I like the slender handle, which I hold with my fingers, not in a "fist". This is not the knife for jobs that require power -- you will want a knife with a thicker, rounder handle for those jobs. This is a knife for jobs that require finesse. It is perfect for hulling strawberries, or similar fine work. I've had other Global knives, and I enjoy the extremely sharp (and narrow) edge and how long they remain sharp. It's also extremely easy to clean, as it's all one piece, with no joints or cracks.

global knives tend to be a higher rockwell and are prone to chipping, but they are great overall. This cuts like a laser overall. The handle is quite thin so anyone considering that aspect should take it into account. My wife loves the handle profile, but it is not may favorite. As is most globals, i love the cutting edge, and could do with a better handle. With any steel that is harder, chipping becomes a possibility. Given the thin nature of this blade it is more of a concern, and I've had to repair a couple of issues due to mishandling by family members. Harder diamonds are needed to reprofile the edges, or you could just have someone else do it if you are without the tools, or experience. Overall, the price point is really attractive for global knives including this one.

I really love my Global knives. I have a variety of excellent knives in my kitchens, but I always reach for these first. It appears that someone else reached for my little Global paring knife (waaa!) but this is reasonable replacement. The blade is actually larger than my original, so I'll be looking for another tiny Global paring knife to augment my collection. In the meantime, this one will serve nicely. Love the heft, the balance, the assurance that blade & shaft won't separate, and the easy grip. Holds an edge well, but do insure you're using an Asian-angled sharpener. I certainly recommend it.

Great pairing knife and super sharp

Top brand. Great knife. Really nice to handle.

Je suis fan de cette marque depuis près de 10 ans mais là... Seulement qq semaines et déjà des traces de rouille, des tâches noires sur la lame.... Jamais au lave vaisselle et pourtant... Un éplucheur à ce prix doit être dans la lignée de cette gamme... Irréprochable ! Très déçu !!!!

Global no defrauda

Conoscevo già il marchio Global e questo spelucchino GSF-46 non fa altro che confermare perché lo adoro. Lama da 8 cm, bilanciamento perfetto, manico ergonomico in acciaio senza parti in plastica: si sente immediatamente la qualità. Lo uso quotidianamente per le preparazioni più delicate: sbucciare, affettare piccoli ingredienti, rifinire i dettagli in cucina. Non trovo coltelli migliori dei Global! Li ricomprerei altre mille volte.

c’est du global , compte tenu de la qualité le prix est raisonnable.