The GS-8 is a specialist peeling knife and has a curved blade to work around carrots, potatoes and other vegetables and fruits. The knife has the same blade as the GSF-17, but the GS-8 has the standard hollow handle of the Global GS range. We recommend this peeler for chefs with bigger hands who find the GSF range too small.
Features
- Curved blade: Designed to work around the curves of carrots, potatoes and other produce.
- Standard GS hollow handle: A larger grip than the GSF range, suited to bigger hands.
- 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.
Specifications
- Blade length: 7cm
- 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: Peeling and working around curved vegetables and fruit like carrots and potatoes.
Q: How is it different from the GSF-17?
A: It shares the same blade, but the GS-8 has the larger standard GS hollow handle, recommended for chefs with bigger hands.