What is the sharpening angle for Global knives?

between 10 and 15 degrees
Global Knives are factory sharpened at an angle between 10 and 15 degrees. Sharpening at this angle results in a thinner edge, so some words of caution are necessary.

What is the combination of Whetstone?

Experience with sharpening does matter when choosing a whetstone. If you are only starting or use whetstones only occasionally, you’d better get a combination of between 1000 and 6000 grit. The combination of these two will do the work for many years.

How often should I sharpen Global knives?

GLOBAL recommends periodically sharpening your knives using either a waterstone or ceramic stone. In between stone sharpenings, it is recommended that you use the GLOBAL fine ceramic or diamond rod to keep the edges of your knives aligned.

Are Global knives 15 or 20 degree?

Regarding angles on Global knifes, they are between 10-15 degree each side when they are new.

Which side of whetstone goes first?

To use it, hold the knife at a 20-degree angle against the whetstone, and gently drag each side of the knife against it a few times. Most whetstones have both a “coarse-grind side” and a “fine-grind side”—start with the coarse side if your knife is especially dull, then repeat the process on the fine-grind side.

How do I choose a whetstone?

For those who have reasonable experience with sharpening, we recommend a finish stone of 8000 grit. If one is not certain, or for beginners, stones with a grit between #3000 and #6000 will produce acceptable results. So, in principle one needs at least three stones if one has to do significant amounts of sharpening.

Can I use a steel on global knives?

NOTE: DON’T use traditional steels made from other materials as they are likely to damage your GLOBAL knives. NOTE: The ceramic steel through use can discolor – this is residue that has built up in the pores of the ceramic. Use warm soapy water and if necessary a scourer to help keep your ceramic steel clean.

Is Global a good knife?

Bottom Line: Are Global Knives Any Good? Global is one of the best kitchen knife brands due to the unique steel design, high-quality materials (CROMOVA18), razor-sharp edges, and commitment to traditional Japanese knife-making techniques.