In 1985, Komin Yamada was granted an unlimited design budget and a commission to create a superb knife using the best materials and most modern design concepts. Given this remarkable assignment, Yamada developed a range of knives which are truly new and revolutionary that have become a favorite of both amateur and professional chefs. The Global knives feature blades that are made of CROMOVA 18, a molybdenum/vanadium stainless alloy, sub-zero quenched and hardened to a Rockwell C 56º-58º which hold a razor sharp edge, resist rust, stains and corrosion. The smooth contours and seamless construction eliminate food and dirt traps, offering the ultimate in safety and hygiene.