From very modest beginnings GLOBAL has developed into one of the success stories of the 1990's. Still crafted by hand in Yoshikin's factory in Niigata to the most exacting standards, they are sold in more than 65 countries around the world where they are attracting ever more attention and acclaim. During the last few years GLOBAL knives have won a number of prestigious awards.
2014
G-2 selected as winner of the kitchen knife test on TV show PLUS in Sweden
2013
Voted Chef's Favourite Knife Brand by RESTAURANT Magazine in UK since 2009
2011
G-2 selected as BEST BUY by WHICH? Magazine in the UK
2006
Selected as one of Japanese Modern 100 Awards
2001
GS-29 Design PLUS Award in Fraukurt Messe
1996
Selected as Sharpest Knife by A LA CARTE Magazine in Germany
1995
Selected as Best Knife by WHICH Magazine in the UK
1992
Selected as Best Cooks’ Knife in Benelux
1991
Selected for International Design Year Book
1990
Japanese Good Design by MITI
