Global GS-1-4 1/4 inch, 11cm Preparation Paring Knife

Love, love, LOVE this knife! I was fully expecting to pull out my whetstone when this arrived to sharpen the factory-edge - but I've had it a couple months now (it gets lots of use) and the factory edge is still wickedly sharp (I hone before use, to maintain it). I had a MAC before this and it developed a couple tiny rust spots and a chip popped out of the blade within a week of purchase, so even though I've never bee partial to the handle design, I opted to give Global a whirl. This little knife has made me a fan and I will definitely consider more Global products down the road if needed. Well balanced, holds the edge well, it's my favourite go-to, even more than my chef's knife. My only caveat - watch when cleaning it because with no bolster, the heel of this puppy can find it's way into a finger pretty quickly.

Top quality knife, razor sharp and feels very good in your hands. Great weight and balance. I will order more of these in different sizes.

Very nice product! Fits well in my hand, very sharp and cuts thru everything easily.

It's Global, so between the high quality steel and the 10 degree edge, it is ridiculously sharper than any other blade on the market. Definitely not for the amateur home cook, but if you have to prep several pounds of product, this is the tool you want to have. Works fantastically for everything from parting poultry to julienne veggies. Highly recommend this blade to anyone putting together a serious set of work knives.

I like the feel of this knife, and reach for it more often than any other small knife in the kitchen. It is a real joy to use when sharp. The only disadvantage I've experienced is that it doesn't hold an edge for long, especially as frequently as I use it. I also find it does not sharpen up well with a ceramic or metal steel. A stone works fine if you have the time and talent, but I've actually found the easiest way to keep it razor sharp is with one of those inexpensive hand sharpeners, such as the Wusthof Precision Edge Sharpener, which I use to touch it up after every 3 or 4 uses.

Razor sharp & very ergonomic (even with arthritis it’s comfortable)

Soon is chef, I gift him global knives. He loves them all

I'll be honest; I ordered this knife because I liked the looks of it, so fortunately it cuts pretty well. If I get the handle wet, though, I find the knife a bit hard to hold, with a tendency to twist in my hand. I get around it by wrapping a bit of paper towel around the handle.

No debería faltar este cuchillo en la cocina de ningún chef. Si no costaran un ojo de la cara compraría 4 más.

Excellent, sharp as buggery !

Very sharp, very easy to use. Make sure you get a sharpener designed for Japanese knives to keep the proper angle on the blade to maintain the sharpness. (German knife blades have a different angle) I also have a chef's knife from global. They are well worth the money.

Outstanding Product and very reliable seller

So wünsche ich mir das perfekte Putzmesser: Handliche Grösse auch für filigrane Arbeiten, richtig scharf und spitz und ein wunderbares Design. Es macht jeden Tag Freude damit zu arbeiten :) Nachtrag Februar 2026: Leider ist mir das Messer auf meinen Fliesenboden gefallen und die kleine Spitze abgebrochen. Das ist aber kein Materialfehler, das liegt einfach an der Sorte Stahl, die hier verwendet wird. Dieses Risiko ist der Preis dafür, dass die Messer so scharf sind. Ich habe mir aber auf einem Schleifstein die Spitze neu geschliffen und kann das Messer immer noch einwandfrei nachschärfen und verwenden. Das ist für mich kein Grund, ein Stern abzuziehen. Ich habe mir mittlerweile sogar noch mehr global Messer zugelegt ;)