Global Knives were introduced to the market by Komin Yamada, a legendary Japanese product designer that created a series of kitchen knives which brought the art of Japanese knife making to Western consumers and chefs. Global Knives use their proprietary steel, Chromova18 in all their knives, a feature that has become the brand's trademark. Global knives are famous over the world for their outstanding design, performance and ease of use in both home and professional settings. Still the market leader to which all other brands are compared.