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product_id: 2062714
title: "5 inch Chef's Utility Knife - Lightweight Japanese Stainless Steel, Razor-Sharp Edge, Made in Japan, GS-3"
brand: "global"
price: "KSh30581"
currency: KES
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reviews_count: 10
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# 5-inch razor-sharp blade Lightweight & perfectly balanced Rust & corrosion resistant CROMOVA steel 5 inch Chef's Utility Knife - Lightweight Japanese Stainless Steel, Razor-Sharp Edge, Made in Japan, GS-3

**Brand:** global
**Price:** KSh30581
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice Sharp, Feel Light, Cook Right — Own the Edge of Excellence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 5 inch Chef's Utility Knife - Lightweight Japanese Stainless Steel, Razor-Sharp Edge, Made in Japan, GS-3 by global
- **How much does it cost?** KSh30581 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/2062714-5-inch-chefs-utility-knife-lightweight-japanese-stainless-steel-razor)

## Best For

- global enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted global brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Featherlight Handling:** Weighing just 3.2 ounces, this knife offers unmatched comfort and balance to reduce fatigue during extended prep sessions.
- • **Ergonomic Hollow Handle:** Designed for superior grip and balance, the hollow stainless steel handle ensures control and comfort for every chop and dice.
- • **Built to Last a Lifetime:** Crafted from CROMOVA stainless steel, it resists rust, stains, and corrosion, maintaining its edge and beauty for decades.
- • **Precision in Every Slice:** Experience razor-sharp cutting with a 5-inch ice-tempered stainless steel blade that glides through ingredients effortlessly.
- • **Timeless Japanese Craftsmanship:** Proudly made in Japan, this utility knife blends sleek design with professional-grade performance for your kitchen arsenal.

## Overview

The Global 5-inch Chef's Utility Knife GS-3 is a lightweight, razor-sharp kitchen essential made in Japan from ice-tempered CROMOVA stainless steel. Its corrosion-resistant blade and ergonomic hollow handle deliver precision, balance, and durability, making it a top choice for professional-quality slicing, chopping, and dicing. Perfect for millennial chefs who demand style, performance, and longevity in their culinary tools.

## Description

Product Description "Global 5" Chef's Utility Knife Global knives are appreciated for their sleek, cutting-edge design and quality stainless-steel edges, and this 5-inch utility knife proudly continues the Global tradition. The razor-sharp edge cuts with striking efficiency, resulting in a neatly sliced tomato, cheese slice, or lime. The blade is constructed of ice-tempered and hardened stainless steel, and its edge stays sharp far longer than similar blades while resisting rust, stains, and corrosion. Put a Global knife in your hand and you'll notice its lightweight comfort and delightful balance, which is especially handy when slicing multiple fruits or veggies for a large gathering. The knife features thin blades and a hollow handle, and it should fit in many (if not most) knife blocks. Hand washing is recommended. Rivers Janssen " desertcart.com Global knives are appreciated for their sleek, cutting-edge design and quality stainless-steel edges, and this 5-inch utility knife proudly continues the Global tradition. The razor-sharp edge cuts with striking efficiency, resulting in a neatly sliced tomato, cheese slice, or lime. The blade is constructed of ice-tempered and hardened stainless steel, and its edge stays sharp far longer than similar blades while resisting rust, stains, and corrosion. Put a Global knife in your hand and you'll notice its lightweight comfort and delightful balance, which is especially handy when slicing multiple fruits or veggies for a large gathering. The knife features thin blades and a hollow handle, and it should fit in many (if not most) knife blocks. Hand washing is recommended. --Rivers Janssen

Review: More than just a sharp knife - I've read other reviews about how sharp this knife is, and I feel compelled to respond to those statements. Yes, it's sharp, but I've yet to pull a knife out of its packaging and be disappointed with its ability to slice something. All knives should and probably will be sharp when you buy them, so it's pointless (excuse the pun) to make that part of a knife review. For someone who has never held a Global knife: I have worked in commercial kitchens and have used many types and brands of knives, most of which were less expensive and none of which performed as well as a Global. Here's why. They are light. I never thought I'd get used to a knife this light, but once I did I realized how nice it is to spend a few hours chopping and slicing in the kitchen and not have the degree of fatigue I associate with the same activity using a "heavy" knife. They are well balanced. I don't have to exert any effort whatsoever to orient the blade - if I need to raise the tip, lower it or turn it, I don't have to fight gravity to keep it in position. This also prevents fatigue when working in the kitchen for extended periods. It also makes it safer to work with this knife as fatigue from a heavier knife would also make this more of an issue. If the most you do with a knife is chop a few carrots or slice some cheese from a block this will likely never affect you. They hold their edge well. As much as I do in the kitchen it makes honing the blade the only thing I need to do to keep it in tip-top shape. If you are a "knife nerd" you will be able to figure out why. If not: I'll not waste your time. Sharpening: I admit I don't sharpen my knives as often as I could and arguably should (by hand, with a stone), but because these hold their edge so well, I have been able to get by without doing so annually. I use a set of ceramic honing rods to prevent the edge from rolling and can just keep going. When I first bought these knives it was 1999. I have three. They are still as beautiful as the day I bought them. It's the end of 2020, so 21 years later they perform just like they did when I bought them. In part because I took care of them, but also because of the quality of materials used in making them as well as the philosophy behind the non-beveled edge. You can buy this - or a set - for sheer beauty, and as long as you are able to perform a minimum amount of maintenance in the form of honing, you'll probably be set for life. You can buy this - or a set - for their functionality, and as long as you are able to perform a minimum amount of maintenance in the form of honing, you'll probably be set for life. You can buy this - or a set - to use in a commercial kitchen, and as long as you are able to perform a minimum amount of maintenance in the form of honing and have them sharpened occasionally, you'll probably be set for life. In all cases these knives are so durable you will have them for life and be able to hand them down to someone that will use them properly and take care of them.
Review: IMHO, these are the best knives for a person with small hands - Love, love, love my two Global knives. I have small-ish hands, and most European knives seem heavy and awkward to me in comparison to Global knives. This utility knife and my 6" Global Chef's knife are balanced, easy to handle, easy to sharpen, and a delight to use. I take them with me when I travel so I don't have to be without them in the kitchen. And they don't cost nearly as much as some other Japanese knives. I've tried many brands, and Global is head-and-shoulders above the rest of the crowd for me.

## Features

- Precisely cuts, slices, chops, or dices a variety of foods
- 5-inch blade constructed of ice-tempered and hardened stainless steel
- Resists rust, stains, and corrosion. CROMOVA stainless steel
- Hollow handle provides comfort and balance
- Hand washing is recommended

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00005OL3S |
| Best Sellers Rank | #149,211 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #523 in Chef's Knives |
| Blade Color | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 8.75 Inches |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Global |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Stamped |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (719) |
| Date First Available | July 21, 2009 |
| Department | Cookware |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04943691703446, 04943691703484 |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Item Length | 8.75 Inches |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Item model number | GS-3 |
| Manufacturer | Scanpan / Global |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Size | 8.8" |

## Product Details

- **Blade Edge:** Plain
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Global
- **Color:** Stainless Steel
- **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More than just a sharp knife
*by K***L on December 29, 2020*

I've read other reviews about how sharp this knife is, and I feel compelled to respond to those statements. Yes, it's sharp, but I've yet to pull a knife out of its packaging and be disappointed with its ability to slice something. All knives should and probably will be sharp when you buy them, so it's pointless (excuse the pun) to make that part of a knife review. For someone who has never held a Global knife: I have worked in commercial kitchens and have used many types and brands of knives, most of which were less expensive and none of which performed as well as a Global. Here's why. They are light. I never thought I'd get used to a knife this light, but once I did I realized how nice it is to spend a few hours chopping and slicing in the kitchen and not have the degree of fatigue I associate with the same activity using a "heavy" knife. They are well balanced. I don't have to exert any effort whatsoever to orient the blade - if I need to raise the tip, lower it or turn it, I don't have to fight gravity to keep it in position. This also prevents fatigue when working in the kitchen for extended periods. It also makes it safer to work with this knife as fatigue from a heavier knife would also make this more of an issue. If the most you do with a knife is chop a few carrots or slice some cheese from a block this will likely never affect you. They hold their edge well. As much as I do in the kitchen it makes honing the blade the only thing I need to do to keep it in tip-top shape. If you are a "knife nerd" you will be able to figure out why. If not: I'll not waste your time. Sharpening: I admit I don't sharpen my knives as often as I could and arguably should (by hand, with a stone), but because these hold their edge so well, I have been able to get by without doing so annually. I use a set of ceramic honing rods to prevent the edge from rolling and can just keep going. When I first bought these knives it was 1999. I have three. They are still as beautiful as the day I bought them. It's the end of 2020, so 21 years later they perform just like they did when I bought them. In part because I took care of them, but also because of the quality of materials used in making them as well as the philosophy behind the non-beveled edge. You can buy this - or a set - for sheer beauty, and as long as you are able to perform a minimum amount of maintenance in the form of honing, you'll probably be set for life. You can buy this - or a set - for their functionality, and as long as you are able to perform a minimum amount of maintenance in the form of honing, you'll probably be set for life. You can buy this - or a set - to use in a commercial kitchen, and as long as you are able to perform a minimum amount of maintenance in the form of honing and have them sharpened occasionally, you'll probably be set for life. In all cases these knives are so durable you will have them for life and be able to hand them down to someone that will use them properly and take care of them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ IMHO, these are the best knives for a person with small hands
*by J***B on October 17, 2025*

Love, love, love my two Global knives. I have small-ish hands, and most European knives seem heavy and awkward to me in comparison to Global knives. This utility knife and my 6" Global Chef's knife are balanced, easy to handle, easy to sharpen, and a delight to use. I take them with me when I travel so I don't have to be without them in the kitchen. And they don't cost nearly as much as some other Japanese knives. I've tried many brands, and Global is head-and-shoulders above the rest of the crowd for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GLOBALS ARE GREAT!!!
*by C***E on March 3, 2015*

I am an amateur home chef who really enjoys cooking. For many years, I unknowingly suffered with inferior, infomercial-purchased knives. I was never schooled on the importance of quality cutlery and didn't think much of it. Well, a little over a year ago I purchased my first Global Knife. It was the 7in. Santoku that included a Minosharp-2 sharpener/honer, and I fell in LOVE! Every time I used it I found myself saying "I LOVE this knife." I'm on a pretty tight budget but I became obsessed with acquiring more Globals so I recently added the GS-3 - 5 inch utility knife and it did not disappoint either. In many ways, I can see how this will become my go-to knife for most of my cooking needs. Global knives are the sharpest I've ever encountered. They hold their edge and sharpness for a LONG time. Just a few weeks ago, I barely (and I mean BARELY) touched my thumb with the santoku that I purchased over a year ago (and haven't sharpened/honed other than on the Minosharp-2 that came with it), and it sliced my skin so easily. I'm thankful that I didn't hit it any harder or it certainly would've required stitches. Well, the GS-3 is equally sharp and even more nimble. I now have purchased the Global G-2 Chef's knife and it's en route. Almost ALL of my infomercial knives have now ended up in the garbage, and will be entirely replaced very soon. I have no previous experience with quality cutlery other than my mother's Cutco knives so I'm by no means an authority on the subject. However, I did demo knives at a local dept. store and liked the feel of Global knives over the German manufacturers. While those knives were also well crafted, sharp, and highly reviewed, I preferred the light weight of the Global line. I've read other reviews saying Globals are great for smaller hands, but I am a big guy at 6'3" and I love how they feel in my hands. If you enjoy cooking and have the financial means of investing in quality cutlery, you will not be sorry you went with the Global line.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Global 5" Chef's Utility Knife
- Global 3.5" Paring Knife
- Global 8" Chef's Knife

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