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Global IKASU 10 Piece Knife Set $349.50 Shipped (RRP $1399) @ David Jones

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Global IKASU 10 Piece Knife Set $349.50 Shipped (RRP $1399) @ David Jones
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PRODUCT DETAILS
The 10 Piece IKASU X® Knife Block set is our largest block set and includes all our favourite shaped blades and sizes allowing you to complete any task in the kitchen with ease. This knife block features clear acrylic windows which not only allows your knife to be stored safely, but also allows the knife blades to be on display in the kitchen. The name IKASU X® translates to attractive or cool in Japanese, and we feel this name is fitting for such a stylish and popular knife block set.

GLOBAL knives are made from CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, specially developed by GLOBAL as it holds a razor-sharp edge and resists rust, stains and corrosion. Ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56-58, each knife is carefully weighted for optimum performance and balance. Other unique features include its smooth contours and seamless construction which eliminates food and dirt traps offering the ultimate in safety and hygiene. The acute 15-degree angle cutting edge provides unsurpassed performance and superior edge retention.

When purchasing any GLOBAL® knife block set, we strongly recommend investing in a ceramic water sharpener or whetstone in order to maintain your knives and keep them razor sharp.

SET CONTENTS:

•Paring Knife 8cm

•Utility Knife 11cm

•Universal Knife 15cm

•Santoku Knife, Fluted Blade 13cm

•Vegetable Knife 14cm

•Serrated Utility 15cm

•Santoku Knife, Fluted Blade 18cm

•Cooks Knife 20cm

•Bread Knife 22cm

•Bamboo Storage Block

Specifications

CROMOVA 18 stainless steel blade, edge retains razor sharpness and resists rust, stains and corrosion.

Acute 15 Degree Cutting Edge, provides unsurpassed performance and superior edge retention.

Ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56-C58.

Smooth contours and seamless construction eliminate food and dirt traps, offering the ultimate in safety and hygiene.

Perfectly balanced handles precisely calibrated to offset the weight of the blade.

Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Made in Japan.

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  • dasher86 on 17/08/2020 - 10:37
    +3

    Great price.
    Probably only use 3 knives of the above with regularity.

    • askvictor on 17/08/2020 - 12:31

      Bread knife, cooks knife, and paring knife is all you need. Maybe a filleting knife if you cook fish a lot, or a carving knife if you like roasts.

      • dasher86 on 17/08/2020 - 12:49
        +3

        I'm guilty of using my bread knife as a carving knife.

        Global bread knives are too sharp…

  • Kiato on 17/08/2020 - 10:41
    +22

    Haha was going to post this myself but rule one. Secure your own supply first.

    • Click_It on 17/08/2020 - 10:44

      When will the 10 sets be appearing on eBay?

      • Kiato on 17/08/2020 - 10:47
        +11

        Nah fees are to high on eBay. Gumtree will be fine and hey they will know I have a knife with me ahead of time so they won’t try to negotiate.

        • Click_It on 17/08/2020 - 10:50
          +2

          I like your style. Want these knives? Or want the knife!?

  • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2020 - 10:50
    +1

    Good price for so many knives.

    You're never gonna use all those knives.

    • Chirse on 17/08/2020 - 10:50
      +3

      When you get so lazy to wash knives you just zip through all of them

      • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2020 - 10:52
        +9

        That's a very bad and dangerous habit.

        Never leave knives dirty and never leave them in a sink. - El Capitan Safety

        • try2bhelpful on 17/08/2020 - 11:01
          +11

          Always hand wash, dry and put away as soon as you have finished using them.

          • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2020 - 11:15

            @try2bhelpful: why always hand wash?

            • buckster on 17/08/2020 - 11:16
              +3

              @[Deactivated]: Because if you put them in the dishwasher, they get warped and blunted very quickly

              • damion on 17/08/2020 - 13:35
                +2

                @buckster: This is what everyone says, but can you actually explain why?
                How does 75 degree water warp hardened steel?

                • UncleRico on 17/08/2020 - 14:18
                  +2

                  @damion: Rust spots are the big one. Wipe clean, dry and store after use.

                  • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2020 - 19:36
                    -2

                    @UncleRico: These are expendable knives.. put them through the dishwasher.

                    If you're paying $300 per knife then take care of them

                • buckster on 17/08/2020 - 14:57
                  +1

                  @damion: The pressure from the water makes the knife move and vibrate, encouraging hitting the blade against whatever surface it's resting on or adjacent cutlery.

                  Depending on the brand of dishwasher tablet some contain microabraisives also.

                • Mightydealzyeh on 17/08/2020 - 15:44
                  +1

                  @damion: It's the abrasives in the detergent more than the temperature of the water which degrades the edge.

                • jlien on 17/08/2020 - 16:33
                  +2

                  @damion: The metal of the knife itself won't warp from being in the dishwasher.
                  Warping is more a problem for knives with wooden or micarta handles, which can swell and split in the dishwasher.

                  Carbon steel knives will rust badly in a dishwasher after a single cycle.

                  Stainless steel knives with a dishwasher safe handle, (e.g. fibrox, swibo, f.dick expert, wusthof pro etc ) are perfectly fine in the dishwasher, though they may dull a little if they're moving around a lot in there, bumping into other knives or ceramics like cups and bowls.

                  For something like the above globals, they'll survive in the dishwasher fine, but considering their value, people tend to be a bit more precious about them therefore opt to hand wash them and wipe them dry*.

                  Note: Stainless steel is rust resistant but not rust proof, prolonged exposure to water will still rust a stainless knife.

            • try2bhelpful on 17/08/2020 - 14:57

              @[Deactivated]: I had a friend who put hers in the dishwasher and they went rusty. It also means the knife is exactly where it is needed for next time you want it. I use mine for multiple things and it saves contamination between ingredients.

  • Mattske on 17/08/2020 - 10:50

    Perfect timing as I'm moving, ordered! Thanks OP.

    • Mattske on 17/08/2020 - 11:14
      +8

      And I got a cancellation and refund email :-(

  • denmec90 on 17/08/2020 - 10:51
    +3

    And they goneeeeee

  • smack01 on 17/08/2020 - 11:02
    +2

    To many knives for me. I just want the Global Teikoku 4 knife set to get under $200 again.

  • try2bhelpful on 17/08/2020 - 11:02

    The problem I saw, with the set, was no kitchen scissors. I use mine a lot.

  • idonteven on 17/08/2020 - 11:09

    How does Global compare with other Japanese brands, such as Shun?

    • Orico on 17/08/2020 - 11:14

      They're sharp. Just get a 1000 grit sharpening stone too.

    • Mandalorians on 17/08/2020 - 11:19

      overall better value for Global set, Shun Classic is better than Global,damascus looks better but higher price.
      Global CROMOVA 18 HRC56-58
      Shun classic VG10(VGmax) HRC60-61
      Shun Kaji SG2 HRC64

      Shun is less often on sell. if you are looking for a set, go for Global.
      If you only need a knife, go for Tojiro DP3 (VG10) to start with. And add Shun into your collection when on sale.

      • UncleRico on 17/08/2020 - 12:42

        I can't agree that the Global set is better value. I have the Global Ikasu set and Shun Classic and Premier sets. As you point out with the rockwell scales above, the hardness and sharpness of the Shun steel is levels ahead of the Global, and whilst this is subjective - the handles look and feel considerably more premium and comfortable in my hand.

        Rather than looking for a large set, I agree that a good Chef and/or Santoku knife are a better investment, alongside less frequently used personal preferences, such as a mid-sized Utility knife and small paring knife. This collection was outstanding, so keep an eye out for something similar; www.ozbargain.com.au/node/546126. In the premier range, something like this will provide a great base that you may never need to expand on; www.amazon.com.au/PREMIER-PIECE-KNIFE-BOXED-Slicing/dp/B0779…

        Tojiro DP3 was always a solid recommendation in the bang for buck category, albeit when it was selling for half the price it does these days. For the price they ask these days, I'd make the small upgrade to a Shun Classic or Premier line to get the lifetime free sharpening, and some seriously good looking knife porn.

    • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2020 - 19:38
      -1

      Global knives cause blisters. So no chef would ever use them.

      Some apprentices use shun. Some of the knives are decent.

  • he88388 on 17/08/2020 - 11:10

    is this brand any good?

  • Sunshines bright on 17/08/2020 - 11:11
    -1

    shows regular price for me????

    • kerfuffle on 17/08/2020 - 11:12
      +1

      Because it's now sold out

  • Sunshines bright on 17/08/2020 - 11:13
    -4

    and you can't add to cart for shipping

    • kerfuffle on 17/08/2020 - 11:16
      +2

      Because it's now sold out …

      • Sunshines bright on 17/08/2020 - 11:20
        -3

        never existed think it was a pricing error that they are not willing to comply with.

        • Kiato on 17/08/2020 - 11:22
          +3

          Already bought two sets and collected. It existed you were just late to the party.

            • Kiato on 17/08/2020 - 11:28
              +2

              @Sunshines bright: Pick up. And the time the deal was posted isn’t the time goes live. It’s been running since very early this morning.

            • Phil22 on 17/08/2020 - 11:28
              +2

              @Sunshines bright: Maybe get rid of your neg now that you know you were just late.

            • Hinee on 17/08/2020 - 11:33
              +3

              @Sunshines bright: You must be new here to be surprised at a deal expiring in 30 minutes…

  • umadbrahhhh on 17/08/2020 - 11:16

    Can someone please recommend a sharpener for these knives?

    Someone mentioned getting the right sharpener for the angle of the edge in a previous post but I cannot find it.

    • buckster on 17/08/2020 - 11:17
      +2

      Furi diamond fingers has worked well enough for us

    • Mandalorians on 17/08/2020 - 11:22
      +2

      Recommend global 3 stage sharpener if you don't plan to invest whetstones.

    • Kiato on 17/08/2020 - 11:26
      +1

      These and the 3 stage variant work fine for refining the edge.
      https://www.davidjones.com/Product/20020173/Knife-Sharpener

      But if you really want to sharpen it you will need to go for some whetstones.

    • UncleRico on 17/08/2020 - 12:48
      +2

      Global Minosharp - $34 delivered.

      www.amazon.com.au/Global-220-GB-Sharpener-Multicolored/dp/B0…

      It's only the two stage, but that's ample. If you need the three stage, chances are you're approaching a level of commitment that should invoke investment into a whetstone instead. But the minorsharp is fantastic at maintaining the Global 15 degree cutting angle in a minimal amount of time and with no fuss. Just do it…

  • SamyKn on 17/08/2020 - 11:18

    it's gone… :(

  • saine on 17/08/2020 - 11:20

    Toooooo late. :(

  • wordpickle on 17/08/2020 - 11:21
    +2

    No one needs 10 knives - it might be counter to ozbargain, but consider quality over quantity.

    • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2020 - 11:30

      Global IS quality.

      • wordpickle on 17/08/2020 - 11:56
        +1

        To be clear I quite like global knives!

  • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2020 - 11:30

    Missed out :( This would've made the perfect wedding gift for my friend considering they just bought a new place too…

    • ts13 on 17/08/2020 - 11:57
      +1

      Not sure how superstitious you are but it’s very unfashionable to give knives as wedding presents.

      • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2020 - 12:56
        +2

        Not superstitious at all. Although, the bride and groom might be considering their ethnicity. Thanks for brining this to my attention!

        • vinteo on 17/08/2020 - 13:02
          +2

          When I gave a knife as a housewarming gift, I included a 10 cent coin. The receiver is supposed to give back the coin, in an act of "paying" for the knife to counter the superstition.

  • zan5hin on 17/08/2020 - 11:51
    -1

    For those who don't need shmancy knives, I had a good run with this set: https://www.amazon.com.au/Kitchen-Chef-Knife-Set-Sharpener/d…

    • dasher86 on 17/08/2020 - 11:57
      +4

      I'd rather buy 1 good quality chefs knife than that entire collection.

  • ycon on 17/08/2020 - 12:29
    +1

    Darn! I missed out on this. If anyone impulse purchased and regrets - PM me and I'll buy from you.

    Also, if anyone has a good alternative- let please suggest

  • Dajaba on 17/08/2020 - 12:30

    Damn missed it!!!

  • Sr11 on 17/08/2020 - 12:34

    Anyone knows the difference between global Takashi, IKASU, Takumi and Hiro Shiro?

    • ash2000 on 17/08/2020 - 12:57

      I'm pretty sure it's just the block they sit in. I have the synergy set, the knives themselves look identical to every other global knife.

  • phoenx on 17/08/2020 - 14:37

    I just want a good set of knives, there's so many choices :(
    big sets are probably a bit overkill, set of 4-6 is probably fine.

    • UncleRico on 17/08/2020 - 16:07
      +3

      Keep an eye on these and jump in next time Ebay have a 15-20% discount code;

      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Shun-Classic-5pc-Block-Set-R…

      Depending on your tastes, you could add a decent mid-sized utility knife and/or bread/serrated knife but the three included knives will suit 99% of needs and the knife block adds capacity to grow.

      They were available for $300 during the 30% off kitchenware code a couple months ago, but that was lifetime best pricing. If you could land them anywhere under $400, I reckon you'd find them an infinitely better and more useful purchase.

      As long as you're right handed…

      • dasher86 on 17/08/2020 - 16:58
        +2

        Shun also provide lifetime free sharpening (just pay postage)

        • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2020 - 19:41

          Another downfall of Global, they were bought out by Scanpan years ago and offer no sharpening.

          A sign of a good knife is sharpening should be free

      • phoenx on 18/08/2020 - 09:28
        +1

        thanks very much, this sort of recommendation is exactly what I was looking for. I have a set of raco so just need to fill in the important slots.

      • diddy50 on 24/08/2020 - 14:41

        do you know how long the top knife slot is?

        I have a fairly big Cook's knife to fill that top slot, but wont buy this if it wont fit.

        • UncleRico on 24/08/2020 - 16:36
          +1

          A lot of men think they have fairly big Cook's, but you'd be amazed how much that slot can stretch to accommodate…

    • try2bhelpful on 18/08/2020 - 09:39
      +2

      I would, also, recommend getting a Good pair of kitchen scissors that sit in the knife block. Preferably ones that pull apart so you can clean, and dry, them properly after use.

  • Sr11 on 17/08/2020 - 14:51

    Thanks.

  • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2020 - 17:10

    Any suggestions on just a 2 knife set? Paring and chefs knife.

    How about these two?
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Shogun-Japanese-210mm-Kitchen-Ch…
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Shogun-150mm-Japanese-Petty-Util…

    • dasher86 on 17/08/2020 - 20:19

      Victorinox over those.

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