Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Difference Between G,GS,GSF& GF Series

There are four series of Global knives. They are G, GS, GF and GSF. For all practical purposes, the only difference among the series is that the G and GS knives are lighter in weight than the GF and GSF knives. The lighter weight knives are more characteristically Japanese and Global is best known for its lighter weight knives. One should decide for him or herself which knives best suit him or her.

Furthermore, The G Series has a traditional handle as the GS have the triangular handle. The GF Series are very similar to the G Series in size, however the GF Series are heavier than the traditional G series. This GF Series is recommended for people who like the wieght of a traditional German Knife.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Well written article.

Anonymous said...

Beyond weight there is no difference between each series' metal characteristics? I'm thinking specifically about the lack of the forged identifier on all of the lines.

I appreciate your article. Thanks for writing it.

Anonymous said...

Is it acceptable that some agents are not letting the custumers to hold the knives to identify which handle or type suit them better????

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Mack The Knife said...

Wow, I never knew that - really informative article, thanks for posting.

Fransisca said...

I like such knives, they are really very sharp. The blades of Global are really hammer-sharp and they remain, provided they are washed by hand (never into the machine) and kept them properly (preferably on a magnetic strip or block). Too bad I just discovered it. If you like to cook and do not shy away from the price, you can found at meesterslijpers.nl. You will enjoy it for a long time.

Anonymous said...

Yeah, this is really incorrect information.

G-Larger knives with hollow handles, and are stamped
GS-Same as above but Smaller (s)
GF-Larger knives, but are forged, not stamped (F, not S)
GFS-(g)lobal (f)orged (s)maller.

Stamped knives are cheaper and more flexible, forged are more expensive, harder and less flexible steel, and hold an edge longer. This has everything to do with the manufacturing process; stamping vs forging the steel.