{"product_id":"santoku-knife-fluted-blade-18cm","title":"Global Z 7\" Santoku Fluted Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary Technology. Legendary Performance. Exclusive Availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the new Global Z GZ-80. An 18 cm olive-ground santoku, combining iconic Global design with advanced DLC technology. Exceptionally hard. Incredibly smooth. Made for precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over 40 years, GLOBAL has redefined what it means to create the perfect kitchen knife. From the iconic dimpled handles to the seamless stainless-steel design, GLOBAL knives are recognized by chefs worldwide for their precision, balance, and legendary edge retention. Now, GLOBAL introduces the next chapter: GLOBAL Z – a limited-edition breakthrough in professional cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGLOBAL Z is the first full stainless-steel kitchen knife to combine our renowned CROMOVA 18 stainless steel with a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. This exclusive surface treatment delivers diamond-like properties, elevating the blade to new levels of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness \u0026amp; Durability – The DLC layer reinforces the steel for unmatched toughness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge Retention – Maintains razor-sharp performance far longer than traditional knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion Resistance – Protects against rust, stains, and daily wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffortless Cutting – DLC reduces friction for smoother, cleaner slices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapsible-label-feature.tab\" class=\"active\" role=\"tab\" data-role=\"collapsible\" data-collapsible=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-role=\"trigger\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" data-role=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Material: CROMOVA 18 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoating: Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Benefits: Harder surface, longer-lasting edge, superior corrosion resistance, reduced slicing friction, safe for food contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Limited worldwide release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GLOBAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50849467596900,"sku":"79493Z","price":499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/7516\/7844\/files\/79493Z_1_1ddce763-59e3-403a-9083-16c6f00a0201.jpg?v=1790573703","url":"https:\/\/globalknives.com.au\/products\/santoku-knife-fluted-blade-18cm","provider":"Global Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}