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[WA] Global Millennium Knife Block Set 7pc (Made in Japan) $139.98 @ Costco (Casuarina)

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[WA] Global Millennium Knife Block Set 7pc (Made in Japan) $139.98 @ Costco (Casuarina)
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Pengu on 01/07/2023 - 18:12 files.ozbargain.com.au (8397 clicks)
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Saw at my local Costco, seems like a decent deal. I'm not sure if it's available at other Costco in WA /nationwide.

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Like the Samurai swords before them, each Global knife is carefully weighted to ensure perfect balance in the hand. The smooth contours and seamless construction eliminate food and dirt traps, offering the ultimate in safety and hygiene.

This set includes an 8cm peeling knife, 10cm paring knife, 11cm utility knife, 14cm vegetable knife, 15cm serrated utility knife, and 20cm cook’s knife, all presented in a stainless steel knife block

Home & Garden Knife Block Set

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  • motlking on 01/07/2023 - 18:21
    +3

    Waiting for someone to confirm if available in VIC

    • iforumos on 01/07/2023 - 19:47
      +2

      I saw them at Costo Ringwood this afternoon.

      • PcisT on 02/07/2023 - 11:26

        I just called them and they don’t have it. Perhaps it’s sold out now

    • Spilla on 02/07/2023 - 12:42

      Not available in the Adelaide store FYI.

  • drinkin-beer on 01/07/2023 - 18:26

    Is this available in NSW?

  • lostincanberra on 01/07/2023 - 18:28
    +1

    Decent!

    The 20cm Cook's knife is good to work with and a modest serrated knife is handy.

    The rest are nothing that I'd greatly prefer over a handful of Victorinox steak/tomato knives.

    • Doogan on 01/07/2023 - 18:40
      +4

      Have a similar set from 10 years ago. Can confirm chef knife and serrated are good they rest are average, paring knife is terrible because handle is uncomfortable and is difficult to resharpen.
      These days I would always recommend not buying knife sets and just buying individual knifes based on your needs and how comfortable each are to use.
      Vitorinox 20cm chef is like $30 by itself typically, and is more comfortable to use for long periods over global.

      • incipient on 01/07/2023 - 18:48
        +3

        For $140 however, this is still a great buy. Granted it's weirdly lopsided towards the smaller knives, which lots of people really don't have a need for, but it's still better than baccarat etc.

        • rainbowunicorn on 01/07/2023 - 20:35

          I use my small knives (not this set) all the time are good for fruit and cutting kids food. However, I have used global knives and the small handles are way too small and kinda uncomfortable. Still a good price for the set and knife block. Chef and Santoku would be decent.

  • ifcw on 01/07/2023 - 18:47

    Gee these have come down in price a long way. I remember when they were the hype from Masterchef or something….and then hibachi grill happened.

    • incipient on 01/07/2023 - 19:02
      +1

      I think this one is often a bit more discounted as its a bit of a weird set - heavily stacked towards the smaller knives, and no bread knife (but one is serrated which will do bread).

      • Fergy1987 on 01/07/2023 - 19:15

        Serated vs bread knife difference?

        • incipient on 01/07/2023 - 19:21
          +1

          The serrated one here is shorter and more gyuto shaped. A typical bread knife is flat and longer.

          This main issue with the shorter one is if you have a very wide loaf it's, just a bit harder to cut.

  • Seph on 01/07/2023 - 19:08

    Any available in Costco Lidcombe?

  • Manny Calavera on 01/07/2023 - 19:37

    Any recommendations on how to best sharpen these?

    • Laziofogna on 01/07/2023 - 19:41

      They have a blade with different angle compared to German knives, that I read it makes it trickier to sharp correctly. I guess the usual Japanese stone it's the way to go if you learn how to use it

      • Spending2Much on 01/07/2023 - 19:50
        +1

        Global sharpener. Has the right angle for the global knives.

        Caveat, haven't used my Global set for ages and probably not since I sharpened them….I use the Victorinox serrated for practically everything now.

    • UncleRico on 01/07/2023 - 20:37
      +1

      Minosharp.

    • rainbowunicorn on 01/07/2023 - 20:43

      shapton pro whetstone on amazon or cerax from zanvak.com.au

  • Pusheencat on 01/07/2023 - 20:08
    +2

    I'm made in Japan and I'm nowhere close to being the sharpest tool in the shed. Can't see what's the fuss.

    • AngryBlobFish on 02/07/2023 - 01:50
      +2

      Don't worry, neither are Global knives. Gotta have a harder steel for that.

  • McGeeski on 01/07/2023 - 22:59
    +1

    This is a fantastic buy, had mine since 2006, I sharpen them every 3 to 4 months and they still cut like they're new. At this price I'd buy on the spot.

  • cwongtech on 02/07/2023 - 02:14
    +1

    This is cheap for a set of Global knives.. but they're a Japanese company making Western Style knives for western standards.

    Global HRC is below normal Japanese knives :|
    I have Global knives and wouldn't recommend them (OK for this price though..)

    • incipient on 02/07/2023 - 02:37
      +1

      These should be about hrc58-ish, which is pretty ideal for households. Too much harder and sharpening is a lot more annoying, but still hard enough to keep a decent enough for most people.

      Personally I'm looking for something about 60 (vg10/ginsan), but you're definitely not going to get a set for $140, and not something I'd recommend for most people that just want knives.

      TLDR for $140, globals are great for most people that just want a knife.

  • jastreb on 02/07/2023 - 07:47

    How to sharpen my global serrated knife? Any ideas? I have the global sharpener but it doesnt do serrated .

    • UncleRico on 02/07/2023 - 11:00

      The two or three wheel Minosharps are perfect for underrated Globals due to the matching angle, but serrated are more challenging.

      This is generally acknowledged as the best of the budget bunch for preserving serrated blades;

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/757116

    • Fullhalter on 02/07/2023 - 17:42

      Youre right. Global serration is the peak type that can't be sharpened with a jig.

      Your best bet is sandpaper wrapped around a file or chopstick. Clamp the knife and follow the factory angle. Sharpen edge trailing and only in one direction. Nevermind the valleys, just concentrate on the peaks. Four hundred wet and dry should do. Afterwards, flip the knife then strop with folded heavy cardboard I.e. paper towel core etc.

  • whapkaplit on 02/07/2023 - 07:53

    Word of warning, Globals don't suit everyone. They're very light weight and the handles are small. I personally can't stand them and much prefer a knife with some heft to it, but some people love them. You'd want to try using one before buying.

    Like others have said, that's a good price but a terrible selection of knives.

  • Hugh G Rection on 02/07/2023 - 08:30
    -3

    still not worth it at this price. i use to have globe because i thought i got a great deal because there are rrp is over $1000+

    then i realise there "sale" price is there actual regular price, no deal here. I have Shun knifes now, they are fantastic, but you will pay more for a lot better.

    • UncleRico on 02/07/2023 - 10:55
      +1

      Nonsense. The 20cm Gyuto regularly sells for this price alone, and Global are rightfully acknowledged as a decent price/performance offering for those entering the Japanese knife market. No one is saying they’re the equivalent of Shuns (nor that Shuns are the equivalent of genuine Japanese blue steel knives) but $140 is a fantastic price for a set like this.

      And whilst the abundance of smaller knives is questionable as others have noted, a Gyuto alongside a medium utility knife and small petty/paring are the three most used knives in most collections, and they’re all present in this set alongside the serrated knife and block. Great value.

  • Black Hole on 02/07/2023 - 11:28
    -3

    I use a $2 made in Thailand knife. Very sharp.

  • Spilla on 02/07/2023 - 12:46

    Costco Adelaide said it was a clearance line and most stores won’t have stock remaining.

  • cyberboblouth on 02/07/2023 - 13:43

    Its at $199 right now in Casuarina

    • Kahbo on 02/07/2023 - 14:36

      Yea I went as well but $199 now. How upsetting

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