The GS-4 is Global's small version of the Deba Bocho knife, a small version of the G-7 Deba, a Japanese style kitchen knife used to cut mostly fish but also meat. This knife has the traditional Japanese one sided grind, so is not suitable for Western style preparation. It can be used for cutting, filleting and slicing smaller fish, a perfect small utility knife for Japanese chefs who use a larger Sashimi or Deba knife and need something for lighter work.
Features
- Traditional one-sided grind: A genuine Japanese-style edge, not suited to Western cutting technique.
- Suited to smaller fish and light work: A companion piece for chefs who already use a larger Sashimi or Deba knife.
- Acute 15 degree cutting edge: Dramatically sharper than a standard edge, and stays sharper for longer.
- Designed by Komin Yamada: Made in Japan, part of the Global GS range with hollow handles.
Specifications
- Blade length: 12cm
- Blade hardness: Rockwell C56-58
- Cutting edge angle: 15 degrees
- Material: Cromova 18 Stainless Steel
- Manufactured in: Japan
- Designer: Komin Yamada
Care
- Washing: Handwash only and dry immediately. Sharp blades should never go in the dishwasher, as it can blunt and chip the edge and dramatically reduce the knife's lifespan.
Questions and Answers
Q: Is it dishwasher safe?
A: No, handwash only and dry immediately, since dishwashers can blunt and chip the blade and reduce its lifespan.
Q: What's it best used for?
A: Cutting, filleting and slicing smaller fish, and lighter meat work.
Q: Can I use it for Western-style chopping?
A: No, its traditional one-sided grind is specifically Japanese style, and isn't suited to Western preparation technique.