GLOBAL knives are made by Yoshikin in Niigata, in production since 1985, and the American arm runs its own store with free shipping over $50. Two models are cut for left hands: the G-11L Yanagi, a 10 inch single bevel slicer, and the G-7L Deba at 7 inch. Both follow the house recipe, one piece of CROMOVA 18 stainless with no bolster or wooden scales to trap food, and a hollow handle filled with sand so the balance sits right at the pinch grip.
A sensible pick for someone who wants a proper left bevel without adopting the rust routine that carbon steel demands. Anyone hunting a left-handed chef knife should look elsewhere: the Western shapes are ground symmetrically and the thumb rest favours the right hand. Wet hands on the dimpled handle can feel slick. Customer care works weekdays 8 to 5 Pacific.
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