Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated May 29, 2026
Global G-2 Chef Knife 20 cm + MinoSharp Sharpener (Set)
Bundle: Japanese one-piece CROMOVA 18 chef + MinoSharp sharpener
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- Material
- Acero inoxidable CROMOVA 18 (monobloque)
A bundle to step into Japanese steel: the 20 cm Global G-2 chef, a one-piece CROMOVA 18 knife, with the matching MinoSharp 220-BR sharpener to keep that fine edge. Made in Japan.
Global’s starter set: the iconic 20 cm G-2 chef knife plus the MinoSharp 220-BR ceramic water sharpener. The G-2 is one-piece CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, with a sand-filled hollow handle to balance the weight and the signature non-slip dimpling. A finer, sharper edge than the German school — made for precision cutting, not bashing bone. The ceramic-wheel MinoSharp keeps that keen edge effortlessly. Made in Japan. Honestly a starter bundle, a single blade (not a block), for anyone wanting to try Japanese cutting.
A starter bundle into Japanese edges: the one-piece G-2 + matching MinoSharp. Fine, precise cutting, made in Japan. One blade, not a block — but what a blade.
Pros
- One-piece G-2 knife in CROMOVA 18 steel, made in Japan
- Fine, sharp edge for precision cutting
- Sand-filled hollow handle, balanced and non-slip
- Includes matching MinoSharp 220-BR ceramic sharpener
- Hygienic: one seamless piece with nowhere for grime
- Iconic, instantly recognisable look
Cons
- A single-blade bundle, not a full block
- Fine edge: chips on bone or frozen food (not a force tool)
- Metal handle: slips more than a Fibrox if left very wet
For you if…
The griller who also cooks and wants to try precision Japanese cutting with one reference chef knife.
Not for you if…
Anyone working bone and tough meat: the fine Japanese edge chips, it is no cleaver.
Specifications
| Material | Acero inoxidable CROMOVA 18 (monobloque) |
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FAQ
What's special about the Global G-2 chef's knife?
The G-2 is Global's iconic chef: a very hard Japanese Cromova 18 stainless blade with a fine, sharp edge, and the signature sand-filled hollow steel handle to balance weight, all one seamless piece with no crevices for grime. It cuts with a precision softer European steel can't match, in exchange for demanding more care. It's for someone who enjoys cutting.
What is the MinoSharp sharpener in the set for?
The MinoSharp is a water-fed ceramic-wheel sharpener, designed by Global specifically for the edge angle of its Japanese knives: that's why it ships in the set, because a European steel isn't ideal for Cromova 18. You draw the blade through its wheels with a little water and restore the edge without risking a chip. It solves maintenance without learning to sharpen on a stone.
Can I put it in the dishwasher or use a regular steel?
No dishwasher: the hard Japanese steel is more brittle and aggressive washing chips the fine edge. Hand-wash and dry, always. To maintain it use the set's MinoSharp, not an aggressive European steel like the Arcos, which is meant for softer steels like Wüsthof or Zwilling. Treated with respect, the G-2 cuts like new for years.