{"title":"Japanese Bread Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese bread knives follow a different philosophy than European knives: thinner blade, sharper, and less weight. They are ideal if you want to feel the knife while cutting and prefer precision over traditional bread knife weight. They require a little more caution in maintenance, but the reward is control.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"global-g9-broodmes-22-cm-4943691809483","title":"Global G-9 Bread Knife 22cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSerrated knives are often associated with bread knives. In addition to slicing bread, this G9 knife is also suitable for cutting, for example, a head of lettuce or other delicate products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthermore, the knives are sharp, as you would expect from Global. With the patented steel and the fine balance in the knife, it is a valuable addition to any kitchen. The handle of Global knives has small dimples that ensure a fine grip during cutting. The handle is made of stainless steel and contains sand, which gives the knife an excellent balance. Since its establishment in 1985, Global knives have won dozens of awards for their quality and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42973731750058,"sku":"0030","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/8898\/8586\/files\/G-9.jpg?v=1775398694"},{"product_id":"global-gs14-kartelmes-grof-15-cm-4943691714480","title":"Global GS-14 Scalloped Utility Knife 15cm","description":"The GS14 is essentially the GS-11 with large serrations in the blade. A multi-purpose knife, the serrations allow the utility knife to cut through tougher materials, such as bread, or to be used with fruits and vegetables with thick skins and soft insides. The knife has a medium-sized blade, which means it will be used often and is an excellent addition to any set without a bread knife or simply for those who don't often use bread knives and need something to use.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFurthermore, the blades are sharp, as you would expect from Global. With the patented steel and fine balance in the knife, it is an asset in the kitchen. The handle of Global knives has small dimples that provide a fine grip during cutting. The handle is made of stainless steel and contains sand, which perfectly balances the knife. Since its establishment in 1985, Global knives have won dozens of awards for their quality and design.","brand":"Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42973734469802,"sku":"0114","price":91.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/8898\/8586\/files\/gs-14.jpg?v=1775398602"},{"product_id":"gs-61-broodmes-16cm","title":"Global GS-61 Bagel-Bread knife 16cm","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Global range lacked a small bagel and bread knife, as the GS series included everything except a smaller variant of the bread knife. At 16 cm, it is suitable for most breads, and it is also a cheaper alternative than buying the full G-9. In addition, the \u003cstrong\u003eGS-61 Bagel and Bread Knife 16cm\u003c\/strong\u003e also serves as a good all-purpose knife for vegetables with a hard peel and a soft core. So it is also excellent for slicing large tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits the 'ship shape' knife block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was realized that some smaller Global knife blocks could not accommodate the large bread knife. So if you have the smallest size of the so-called '\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/braadbaas.nl\/products\/global-messenblok-boot-zwart-4943691052230?variant=44082379915434\" title=\"Messenblok boot zwart\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eship shape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e' block, the GS-61 is a good option. This knife fits well in smaller kitchens or for users who prefer a more compact knife for their cutting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe advantages of Global knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlobal knives are made from patented and extremely hard Cromova 18 steel. No other knife brand is allowed to use this steel. The handle is the most striking part of Global knives. The small dimples provide more than average grip when cutting, even with wet hands. In addition, the handle is hollow and filled with sand, so the knife fits perfectly in your hand. The sand is measured very carefully, so your knife is perfectly balanced in your hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Cromova 18 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fine grain structure of this unique steel ensures that the knives can be sharpened very sharply. \u003c\/span\u003eCromova 18 steel has a hardness of 58 HRC. The hardness is therefore slightly less than many other Japanese knives. The big advantage of this is that you can easily sharpen your knives yourself. Global knives are convex ground. This means that the edge of the blade is not ground in a V-shape, but in a U-shape. This makes the edge much stronger. You can also sharpen these convex ground knives yourself. Use a sharpening stone for this!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to maintain your Global knives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe advise you not to put your Global knives in the dishwasher. In the dishwasher, your knife can come into contact with other (flying) kitchen utensils. You don't want scratches or dents on your blade, do you? Fortunately, a Global knife is easy to clean by hand. The handle and the blade merge seamlessly, so dirt cannot get stuck anywhere. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47550570430812,"sku":"01161","price":97.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/8898\/8586\/files\/gs-61.jpg?v=1775398457"},{"product_id":"gn-004-broodmes-23cm","title":"Global GN-004 Bread Knife 23cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe GN-004 is the large bread knife in the Global Ni series and features a serrated blade to saw through crusty breads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe advantages of Global knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlobal knives are made from patented and extremely hard Cromova 18 steel. No other knife brand is permitted to use this steel. The handle is the most striking feature of Global knives. The small dimples provide above-average grip during cutting, even with wet hands. Additionally, the handle is hollow and filled with sand, ensuring the knife fits perfectly in your hand. The sand is measured very carefully so that your knife is perfectly balanced in your hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Cromova 18 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fine grain structure of this unique steel ensures that the knives can be sharpened to be very keen. Cromova 18 steel has a hardness of 58 HRC. The hardness is therefore slightly less than many other Japanese knives. 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The knife feels very comfortable in the hand and is therefore easy to control.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-quality blade for consistent performance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe blade has a core of MOVAX Superior stainless steel, clad on both sides with high-quality stainless steel. This type of steel—a composition of chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium—achieves a hardness of 58 HRC, ensuring an excellent balance between sharpness, durability, and ease of maintenance. The result: long-lasting cutting performance, day in and day out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect balance and comfortable handle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe octagonal handle made of dark brown pakkawood offers optimal grip and balance. This promotes control and comfort, even during prolonged use. 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