{"product_id":"global-hashira-5-piece-knife-block-set","title":"Global Hashira 5-Piece Knife Block Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your kitchen knife collection — and your countertop — with the \u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Hashira 5-Piece Knife Block Set\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pairing four of Global's most essential knives with the brand's innovative \u003cstrong\u003eHashira maple wood and acrylic knife block\u003c\/strong\u003e, this set is as much a design statement as it is a professional-grade cutting toolkit. The Hashira block's open-frame construction and transparent acrylic panels make it unlike any traditional knife block — an architectural piece that showcases your knives rather than hiding them, while keeping blades safely slotted and accessible at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobal has been manufacturing world-class knives in Japan since 1985, and the Hashira collection represents their most design-forward storage solution yet — built around the same philosophy that has always defined their knives: every detail serves performance, and nothing is included that doesn't need to be. The maple wood frame, the clear acrylic sides, and the minimal slot design work together to create a compact, space-saving block that feels as contemporary as it looks, without sacrificing any of the practicality that serious home cooks demand from their knife storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour Essential Knives. One Iconic Block. Infinitely Better Kitchen.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four knives in this set cover the full range of everyday kitchen cutting with no gaps. The \u003cstrong\u003eG-2 8\" Chef's Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e handles all-purpose chopping, slicing, and dicing. The \u003cstrong\u003eG-9 8.5\" Bread Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e saws cleanly through crusty loaves, pastry, and delicate cakes without crushing. The \u003cstrong\u003eGS-5 5.5\" Vegetable Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers precise, nimble control for produce prep, and the \u003cstrong\u003eGS-96 4\" Paring Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e handles all close-contact detail work — peeling, trimming, segmenting, and intricate cuts where a full-size knife is too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blade is forged from \u003cstrong\u003eCROMOVA 18\u003c\/strong\u003e — Global's patented Chromium, Molybdenum, and Vanadium stainless steel alloy — ground to a razor-sharp \u003cstrong\u003e15-degree edge angle\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eice tempered to Rockwell C56-C58\u003c\/strong\u003e for an edge that holds its sharpness far longer than standard stainless steel. The \u003cstrong\u003ehollow sand-filled handles\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver perfect blade-to-handle balance for effortless control, and the \u003cstrong\u003esignature dimple pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a secure, slip-resistant grip in any condition. The open-frame Hashira block allows proper airflow around every blade to prevent moisture buildup — one of the most overlooked but genuinely important features in knife storage. Made in Japan. Hand wash knives recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Product Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 Essential Global Knives — Chef's, Bread, Vegetable \u0026amp; Paring — Complete Cutting Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the G-2 8\" Chef's Knife for all-purpose chopping and slicing, the G-9 8.5\" Bread Knife for clean sawing through crusty loaves and delicate cakes, the GS-5 5.5\" Vegetable Knife for nimble produce prep, and the GS-96 4\" Paring Knife for close-contact peeling and detail work — four knives covering the full spectrum of everyday kitchen cutting with no gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHashira Maple \u0026amp; Acrylic Open-Frame Block — Design-Forward Storage That Showcases Your Knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e The innovative Hashira knife block is crafted from light maple wood with transparent acrylic panels and an open-frame construction that displays your knives at a glance rather than hiding them — a contemporary, architectural countertop piece that allows proper airflow around every blade to prevent moisture buildup and simplifies cleaning compared to traditional enclosed knife blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCROMOVA 18 Patented Steel — 15-Degree Edge, Ice Tempered to Rockwell C56-C58:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every blade is forged from Global's patented CROMOVA 18 Chromium, Molybdenum, and Vanadium stainless steel, ground to a precise 15-degree edge angle and ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56-C58 — a combination that maintains a razor-sharp edge significantly longer than standard stainless steel kitchen knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSand-Filled Hollow Handles for Perfect Balance \u0026amp; Signature Dimple Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow stainless steel handles are precision-filled with sand to achieve the ideal lightweight balance between blade and handle for optimal control during every cutting motion. The signature dimple pattern provides a secure, slip-resistant grip even when hands are wet, greasy, or fatigued during extended prep sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Single-Piece Stainless Steel Construction — Hygienic \u0026amp; Made in Japan:\u003c\/strong\u003e The seamless single-piece stainless steel construction eliminates the crevices, seams, and rivets where bacteria accumulate in traditional handle-and-blade knives, delivering superior hygiene and structural integrity across all four knives. Made entirely in Japan. Hand wash recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43750833160266,"sku":"G-79670","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/8081\/6714\/files\/G-79670.jpg?v=1782511191","url":"https:\/\/www.ekitchenworld.com\/products\/global-hashira-5-piece-knife-block-set","provider":"eKitchenWorld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}