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It is recommended that you hand wash this knife which is fine, I hand wash all my knives. I highly recommend this prep knife....The pairing knife has grooves i the blade for airflow and a natural non-stick blade free of chemicals.
Pros: sharpness, sharp blade, packaging
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You will love this knife!...I love this knife. A lot. I have a number of good knives, and I keep them sharpened, professionally, and this is my go to knife. ...Global Hollow-Edged Nakiri Knife is the best purchase I made in years....After years of frustration...
Pros: sharpness, balance, ease of use
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So sharp and weighted beautifully plus the handle are very comfortable. Wonderful knife as the others I have recently gotten. I can wait to replace all my knives I have!...Best knives ever...I've been using Wusthof Classic series knives for over 20 years...Pros: perfect weight, sharpness, comfortable handle
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Love my GLOBAL set of 2 knives!!...These are awesome knives. We are constantly searching for an excellent quality knife(ves) that are not made in China. ...Love these knives...I have been using Global knives for years and have several. This chef's knife...
Pros: lightweight, sharpness, quality
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Fabulous knife...These knives are also great for slicing. Wusthof knives are high quality and reasonably priced...Careful to not buy the wrong line of Knife....Still a good knife.
Pros: reliable, sharpness, durable
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I love this knife. Sharp, light and well balanced. Fits in nicely with my other WÜSTHOF knives....I really like this knife. I'm not a chef, just a home cook and it's nice to have good quality sharp knives in my kitchen.
Pros: sharpness, quality, balance
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The hollow pockets on the edge help keep the meat from sticking to the knife as you go. Four Star knives have comfortable light weight handles with a sturdy forged bolster....Great for carving prosciutto with bone in. I have every knife in the Zwilling...
Pros: sharpness, comfortable handle, quality
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Very nice, lightweight knife...I tend to go for this knife over my other chefs knives now that I've added it to my collection....Always a fan of Wusthof knives...Added this to my Wusthof Classic knife draw. More acute angle edge of your Asian knives...
Pros: efficiency, ease of use, sharpness
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Love this knife...I love this knife and all my wusthof knives! Won't use anything else...Ditto on the 8" knife...One request, though: can you put both knives in those plastic covers?
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GlennPros: sharpness, durability, quality
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Versatile knife...I have other Global knives & needed a multifunctional knife. This one cuts bread easily, but also cuts tomatoes razor thin. ...This knife is the best!...One of the best knives I've ever owned.
Pros: familiarity, comfortable handle, versatility
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This serrated utility knife will be one of your most used knives as it's handy or citrus, tomatoes, bread and sandwiches. ...I literally wait for this knife to go on sale - you can't have too many of this gem!
Pros: versatility, great price, durability
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Chefs knives...Also bought my 93-year-old mother the same knife and a paring knife. She loved it...Not a universal knife, but good...This knife seems to be designed for slicing and does that well, but I have to switch out knives if I need to do anything...
Pros: slices great, best quality, efficiency
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It is a great addition to my knife rack, which also houses a number of good quality knives. ...I have small hands, so small knife 5?~6? is just fit for me and Global knives are very sharp.
Pros: sharpness, size, weight
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The Classic Ikon 7" Hollow Edge Nakiri is a Good Knife...Cons: Not good for chopping, hollow ground is still stickier than other hollow ground knives.
I use this knife primarily for cutting hard cheese and salami. ...Best knives in the world...We have...Pros: versatility, quality, sharp blade
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Shun's superlative slicing knife...I give this carving/slicing knife five stars. It is very sharp, long, balanced, and narrow with dimples, so that the meat slices do not stick to it. ...Amazing knives!
Pros: amazing, ease of use, excellent slicing
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My grandson loves the knife...He loves a knife, but I do have a comment. It was supposed to be a note in there who it was from. ...This knife is fantastic. The handle fits very well in my hand and is one of the more comfortable ones.
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Knife is excellent. Perfect size I was looking for.
Pros: secure grip, comfortable, cuts effortlessly
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The serrations on this utility blade make it ideal for slicing through thin-skinned vegetables, thick cuts of meat or flaky bread. The sharp, stainless steel edge retains its sharpness for longer, while the riveted POM handle creates a well-balanced...
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Wonderful Knives...Beautiful and weighty. I love this knife....We gave a knife set to our son and his wife. They had friends in for dinner, grilled steaks and loved their new knives.
Pros: excellent quality, cut, feel
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Besides being a great looking knife, it handles extremely well. I love my Santoku knives, but this Nakiri is fantastic for chopping my vegetables....Fantastic kitchen knife...The Kramer Zwilling knives are superb. I have bought many high-quality kitchen...
Pros: effectiveness, quality
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A really good knife. I previously owned the Shun Premier knives and can say these easily top them....Beautiful sharp knife...Looking forward to using it on a regular basis along with all my other knives.
Pros: stylish, functional, comfortable handle
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The bread knife does the job. I have the knives on a magnetic bar....Great Knife...Global knives a great and extra sharp. This bread knife is wonderfully sharp.
Pros: sharpness, effectiveness, quality
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Awesome Bread Knife...This is an absolutely amazing bread knife. Incredibly sharp and easy to hold like all the Miyabi top end knives. ...Ive been building my set of Miyabi Birchwood knives for years, and the bread knife was the last.
Pros: beautiful birchwood handle, effectiveness for slicing bread, beautiful handle
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I have some Epicurean boards (and I love them) but I did not have one with groove. It really adds to this high quality product. ...We have several sizes and now my goal is to collect all the sizes with the grooves. Well worth the investment.
Pros: cutting board quality
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Knife With Grooves
Upgrade your kitchen arsenal with these knives with grooves. Designed to effortlessly glide through your ingredients, this versatile knife is a must-have for almost any home cook or professional chef. The grooves along the blade help reduce friction, allowing for precise and smooth cutting every time. Whether you're slicing, dicing, or chopping, this knife's exceptional performance will make your prep work a breeze.
Knife With Grooves
Choosing the right knife with grooves depends on how you like to cook and what you prepare most often. For those who love experimenting with new recipes or who appreciate the ritual of prepping ingredients, the tactile satisfaction of a grooved blade gliding through food can be a small but meaningful upgrade to your daily routine. These knives are particularly handy for anyone who enjoys making sandwiches or sushi, as the grooves help maintain the integrity of delicate foods and prevent tearing. They also make thoughtful gifts for newlyweds, recent graduates setting up a first apartment, or seasoned cooks looking to refresh their collection—practical, yet a little bit special. If you’re building a knife set from scratch or searching for something to complement your existing tools, a grooved knife offers a distinctive blend of utility and style. For those interested in exploring even more options that stand out from the ordinary, our curated selection of Unique Knife styles is a great place to find inspiration.
Maintenance for knives with grooves is straightforward, but a little care goes a long way in preserving their performance. Hand-washing and immediate drying are recommended to keep the blade sharp and free from corrosion, and regular honing ensures the edge remains ready for any task. If you find joy in the rhythm of chopping summer herbs or the precision of slicing ripe peaches, you’ll appreciate how easily a grooved knife handles both everyday meals and special occasions. Whether you’re prepping vegetables for a crisp salad, portioning grilled steak for a family cookout, or crafting an impressive cheese board for friends, a knife with grooves brings confidence and ease to your kitchen. With their blend of practicality, innovative design, and timeless appeal, these knives are a staple worth considering for cooks of all skill levels.
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FAQ List
Yes, knives with grooves are designed to be ambidextrous and can be comfortably used by both left-handed and right-handed individuals.
While knives with grooves do not require any special maintenance, it is recommended to hand wash them and dry them immediately to maintain their sharpness and longevity.
Absolutely! The grooves on these knives help reduce friction, making them ideal for delicate ingredients like tomatoes or soft cheeses, ensuring clean and precise cuts.
To preserve the quality and lifespan of knives with grooves, it is best to hand wash them. Exposing them to the high heat and harsh detergents in a dishwasher can potentially damage the blade and handle.
While both knives have their unique features, a knife with grooves typically has a straight edge with small indentations, whereas a serrated knife has a jagged edge with teeth-like serrations. The grooves on a knife with grooves help reduce friction and prevent sticking, while serrated knives are best for sawing through hard crusts or tough-skinned fruits.
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"Global makes beautiful knives and Sur la Table offered it at such a great price"
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"Fantastic knife block - knives are all great quality and VERY sharp"
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"ve ever purchased such high-quality knives. Whether you are slicing a tomato or a loaf of bread the serrated blade is awesome the steak knives cut through wagyu like butter"
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"Not only do they work well in the kitchen, they look great too. No more cut fingers rumbling through a drawer full of knives"
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"I've used Wusthof knives for many years, mostly the Classic line. When it was time to replace my Hollow Edge Santoku because the handle cracked (which Wusthof graciously and efficiently replaced under their lifetime warranty) I upgraded slightly to the Classic Ikon"
