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Global Ikasu 7pc Knife Block Set $255.20 Delivered @ Kitchen Warehouse eBay

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Global Ikasu 7pc Knife Block Set $255.20 Delivered @ Kitchen Warehouse eBay
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BargainBender on 13/11/2017 - 17:03 ebay.com.au (788 clicks)
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Product Information (from Kitchen Warehouse website)

The Global Ikasu Knife Block Set is our best selling knife block set. The popular Global Ikasu II 7pc Knife Block Set provides a host of versatility and style – everything your kitchen will need in the way of knives, all made according to Global Knives' superior standards.

Set includes:
8cm paring knife
11cm utility knife
13cm cook's knife
14cm vegetable knife
20cm cook's knife
22cm bread knife
Housed in a bamboo block

Key Features:
CrMoVa 18 stainless steel
HRC 56-58 hardness
Unique, seamless construction
Double ground edge at 15 degrees
Hollow stainless steel handle
Lifetime warranty

Home & Garden Global Knife Block Set

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  • stratbargain on 13/11/2017 - 17:23
    +8

    FYI These were $189 back in June

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/315808

    (different knife block but same knives..)

  • voldemort on 13/11/2017 - 17:23
    +1

    Does anyone have one of these and could comment on their quality? Looking to replace my cheap Kmart set

    • stratbargain on 13/11/2017 - 17:24
      +2

      I'm happy with them. It's a nice set.

    • Kozhutki on 13/11/2017 - 17:30

      Anything would be better than those knives, the price point is what your limiting factor would be.

    • cminez on 13/11/2017 - 17:52
      +1

      They are in commercial kitchen or in cafe I have seen before.

    • stig on 13/11/2017 - 17:57
      +2

      I had Global's but left them behind when I moved and have been using a Kmart set temporarily. There is NO comparison. They feel fantastic in the hand (assuming you like the feel of light knives) and they slice and dice like nothing else. Having said that, I'm going to try Kiwi knives before I consider picking up another Global set.

    • eowyn on 13/11/2017 - 18:37

      I bought these a few months ago and they're pretty great. Lightweight and feel good in your hand. They are expensive though. There are other brands available on kitchen warehouse that are good enough but cheaper so it depends on how much you're looking to spend.
      This is a great price. I looked around for about 3 months before buying and didn't see such a low price anywhere. I think I paid around $280

    • lostincanberra on 13/11/2017 - 20:01
      +1

      I use the 20cm chef knife and it is my favourite. I also use a variety of French-style knives (Sabatier etc.) which I prefer when doing 'heavy' work - but the Global is nicer for fine work. Stays sharp with minimal effort.

      I also have a couple of smaller Global utility/vegetable knives - but the 20cm knife is where it all comes together. Personally, I'd buy the 20cm chef knife by itself - but if you have the need and space for the rest of the set, go right ahead.

    • Slippery Fish on 13/11/2017 - 21:00

      Try one first I have big hands and find their handles shit.

    • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2017 - 22:02

      They hold their edge(s) quite well. Like any quality knife you'll need to steel the edges once in a while. I also like Wusthof but the Japanese/Damascus/$$$ knives are unreal.
      The Japanese ones are just too expensive for my budget and I'm really just a pro Chef wannabe' lol. BUT blunt knives drive me absolutely crazy. There is nothing like a super sharp knife.

      I like to get mine professionally sharpened by a mobile sharpener guy 2-3 times a year when the knives don't sharpen up so well as I don't generally have the time (or inclination to do properly).
      I'm also time starved. I have a couple of Victorinox which are cheaper but they don't hold the edges anywhere near as long as my (more expensive) Globals and Wusthofs'.

      I truly believe that with knives, you pretty much get what you pay for. I'd say the Globals are about mid range in pricing and I do like them as again, they hold their edges quite well.
      I wish I had seen the (Global) deal someone else mentioned that occurred in June - this is still a great deal though IMO. Lets face it, you're probably going to have your knives for tens of years.
      Get better ones that will hold their edges.

      • SomeGuyOnOzB on 14/11/2017 - 07:11

        Can anyone comment on the Pure Komachi 2 knives vs these?

  • titanman on 13/11/2017 - 17:24
    +1

    Bought this deal last week and it was on my doorstep in 2 days. The knives are great and cheaper in the set than buying individually but beware the bamboo knife block is pretty average at best.

  • BargainCatch on 13/11/2017 - 17:30
    +1

    Good knife set

  • shankur on 13/11/2017 - 17:39
    +3

    Good knife set, had mine nearly a decade. Just need to sharpen them every now and then, and not wash them in a dishwasher.

    • voldemort on 13/11/2017 - 18:46

      Darn it, I was hoping I could use them in a dishwasher

      • shankur on 23/11/2017 - 14:05

        The issue isn't the dishwashing, it's the environment once the wash cycle is done. So if you are careful enough you could avoid issues. Would need you to insert the knives in a way that water won't pool on them when drying, or open the washer immediately after each cycle.

  • BargainCatch on 13/11/2017 - 17:48

    Sometimes there will be rust

  • heyimsu on 13/11/2017 - 18:18

    Quality is questionable. Ensure you dry well immediately after washing or rust spots will appear. Grab the Gloabl ceremic sharpener to keep these blades sharp.

  • poxy001 on 13/11/2017 - 18:48

    How do you reckon they compare to these https://www.house.com.au/product//baccarat-damashiro-knife-b… @ $145

    Both have lifetime warranty The baccarat have Rockwell 53 hardness compared to HRC 56-58. China Vs Japan origin… hmmm

    • basicerno on 13/11/2017 - 19:19

      I just bought the Baccarat ones, i wish i could return them and get these Globals.
      I have used this exact set of Globals at my mates and they are great, the Baccarats are good and sharp but i think ive already put a notch on one from chopping a duck…

      • dasher86 on 13/11/2017 - 19:57

        You wouldn't chop dock with the above global knives either.

      • Slippery Fish on 13/11/2017 - 21:02

        Chinese clever from local halve shop?

  • KangaBanga on 13/11/2017 - 20:16
    +1

    These are the kinds of knives you want when buying Japanese Knives. Hammered Damascus is the way to go, HRC(Hardness Rockwell C scale of 60-61), looks wicked and razor sharp as hell…
    https://www.hocho-knife.com/iseya-i-series-33-layer-vg-10-da…

    Globals and Shuns are pretty good but tend to be overpriced usually.

    • Yaren24 on 13/11/2017 - 20:29

      Agree, I think the best bang for the bucks knife is the Miyabi Knife in Australia, or Tojiro Pros via Ebay, I think the major problems are the knives stores mainly store Shun, Global or lower end Japanese Knives, when comes to performance there are heaps of better options out there. I am personally thinking about getting a Miyabi Santoku.

      • evie on 13/11/2017 - 20:47

        Agreed.
        but i personally think SHUN is wayyyyyyy better than Global. at least you get VGMAX as core. Global's steel goes off pretty quickly. I bought a normal Shun classic chef in 2010 and it still going strong. but recently I upgraded to Shun premier.
        Miyabi is pretty good, also got my eyes on it.
        There are a wide range of Japanese knives perform better but need more daily maintenance, I am quite happy with SHUN for the last 8 years.

      • KangaBanga on 13/11/2017 - 21:22

        this Miyabi santoku looks quite good.
        https://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-806653/Miyabi+Kaizen+…

        I use this 240mm Gyuto one for most things. most people use 210mm but 240mm is really good once you get used to it..
        https://www.hocho-knife.com/sakai-takayuki-45-layer-swedish-…

        Have a cheapie pearl finish yanagiba for sushi prep which has a one sided edge. And a big chinese cleaver for chopping bony stuff. Wife uses a cheapie scanpan santoku for most things.

      • Yaren24 on 13/11/2017 - 22:31

        Yes, Hocho is pretty good, Not sure how much shipping cost for Surlatable. But under my impression buying overseas gives a more varieties, one of the most important thing is to do the maintenance is to buy a good stone for sharpening, I am using the F dick steel for honing, unsure about the gratz of the stone (prob 2000 -3000 to 6000). Using 8 inch knife and 10 inches knife, the 10 inch obviously has more weight, better for rough chopping. The problem is that I have a small bench having big knives there is inconvenient, my mum won't let me put a magnetic knife holder on the wall lul. I noticed on Hocho's website, they have Globals for sale at $170, and Iseya cost a lot less……The Miyabi Gyuto after discount in Aus is about 250 include delivery, buying gyutos from Hocho may be slightly cheaper…

        Back to topic, OP, for the same price, get a tojiro DP, way better than Global brands, Global's one body built makes the grip slip when it become oily or not holding properly, It officially claims 172 grams, for me, it was only 161 grams. The aldi chef knife I bought was 250 grams, bit too heavy, I think 200 grams is about the right amount.

        All these knives are expensive, should last 10 years at least. Even my kiwi knife lasted me 4 years which cost me $7, sharpening every once per month will allow retaining its edge.

        After a hard day at work, you want something smooth, chef knives is one of the options

        • KangaBanga on 13/11/2017 - 23:10

          hocho sells on ebay as well under another name. Will be much cheaper when Ebay does 20% off but you gotta wait for that ;)

          yep a good stone is essential, use a double sided stone with #1000 grit and #6000 grit on the other side.

    • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2017 - 22:10

      Very nice indeed! But I do think the extra you pay for the G's and S's add value as the edges typically hold for a longer period of time as opposed to cheaper knives.
      No offence, I do like your taste! You can certainly bet the knife in the link you provided would hold it's edge for a very long time! It really does look amazing, and the Rockwell rating… wow.
      I'd bet it cuts like a… well like a great knife should!

      • KangaBanga on 13/11/2017 - 23:22
        +2

        This is how my knife cuts.. No joking when I say its razor sharp. Gotta watch your fingers always ;)

        Check out this vid…
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs31tRwyNDg

        But as with all razor sharp knives it cant do bones, really need heavy cleaver class knife for bones.

        • [Deactivated] on 14/11/2017 - 00:11

          Unreal - as close to perfection as one could expect!

  • garage sale on 13/11/2017 - 22:21

    most of these knives are based on a core of VG10 steel, which they buy from the same mill and them fashion into knives, so they will keep a similar cutting edge.
    big differences are shape of blade and handle and appearance and what you preffer.

    i preffer shun handles to global, but they both keep the same edge in use.

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