{"product_id":"global-toshi-5-piece-knife-block-set","title":"Global Toshi 5 Piece Knife Block Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedefine what a knife block looks like on your countertop with the \u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Toshi 5-Piece Knife Block Set\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pairing four of Global's most essential Classic series knives with the brand's striking \u003cstrong\u003eToshi knife block\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sculptural piece of warm bamboo wood floating above a polished stainless steel base — this set brings together professional-grade Japanese cutlery performance and genuinely bold countertop design in a single, cohesive package. This is not just a knife storage solution. It is a countertop statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobal has been manufacturing world-class knives in Japan since 1985 — handcrafted at Yoshikin's factory in Niigata using traditions rooted in centuries of Japanese blade-making excellence. The Toshi collection represents their most architecturally ambitious storage design yet, pairing that legendary knife performance with a block that defies every convention of traditional knife storage. The floating wood and stainless steel aesthetic is compact, space-saving, and completely unlike anything else on the market — equally at home in a sleek modern kitchen and a warm, design-driven home cooking space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJapanese Knife Mastery. Architectural Block Design. No Compromise on Either.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four knives in this set cover the full range of daily kitchen cutting with surgical precision. The \u003cstrong\u003eG-2 8\" Chef's Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is the all-purpose workhorse for chopping, slicing, and dicing across every ingredient. The \u003cstrong\u003eG-9 8.5\" Bread Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e glides cleanly through crusty artisan loaves, pastry, and delicate cakes without tearing. The \u003cstrong\u003eGS-5 5.5\" Vegetable Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers agile, precise control for produce prep, and the \u003cstrong\u003eGS-96 4\" Paring Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e handles all the close-contact detail work — peeling, hulling, trimming, and intricate cuts that larger blades cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blade is forged from \u003cstrong\u003eCROMOVA 18\u003c\/strong\u003e — Global's proprietary Chromium, Molybdenum, and Vanadium stainless steel — hand sharpened at the Yoshikin factory to an acute \u003cstrong\u003e10 to 15 degree edge angle\u003c\/strong\u003e and hardened to \u003cstrong\u003eRockwell C56-C58\u003c\/strong\u003e for a razor-sharp edge that stays sharper far longer than standard stainless steel. \u003cstrong\u003eHollow sand-filled stainless steel handles\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver the precise weight needed for perfect blade-to-handle balance, and the \u003cstrong\u003esignature dimple pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a slip-resistant grip in any kitchen condition. Backed by Global's lifetime manufacturer's warranty. Made in Japan. Hand wash recommended. Block dimensions: 4-1\/8\" x 4-1\/8\" x 10\"; assembled height 14.5\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Product Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Toshi Block — Bamboo Floating Above a Stainless Steel Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Toshi knife block is a bold architectural departure from traditional knife storage — warm bamboo wood appears to float above a polished stainless steel base in a compact, upright design that organizes four knives beautifully while making a genuine countertop design statement in any modern or contemporary kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 Classic Global Essentials — Chef's, Bread, Vegetable \u0026amp; Paring — Complete Daily 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 crusts and pastry, the GS-5 5.5\" Vegetable Knife for agile 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCROMOVA 18 Steel — Hand Sharpened to 10-15 Degrees, Hardened to Rockwell C56-C58:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every blade is forged from Global's proprietary CROMOVA 18 Chromium, Molybdenum, and Vanadium stainless steel, hand sharpened at Yoshikin's factory in Niigata, Japan to an acute 10 to 15 degree edge angle and hardened to Rockwell C56-C58 — maintaining 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 precision-filled with sand achieve the ideal weight for perfect blade-to-handle balance, delivering effortless 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\u003eMade in Japan, Lifetime Warranty — Seamless Single-Piece Stainless Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every knife is handcrafted at Yoshikin's factory in Niigata, Japan, backed by Global's lifetime manufacturer's warranty. The seamless single-piece stainless steel construction — blade and handle as one continuous unit — eliminates the crevices and seams where bacteria accumulate in traditional knives. Hand wash recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Global","offers":[{"title":"Acacia","offer_id":43750832799818,"sku":"G-30500ACA","price":349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bamboo","offer_id":43750832832586,"sku":"G-30500BAM","price":349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/8081\/6714\/files\/G-30500BAM.jpg?v=1782511169","url":"https:\/\/www.ekitchenworld.com\/products\/global-toshi-5-piece-knife-block-set","provider":"eKitchenWorld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}