G-2 8" Chef's Knife
The 20 cm G-2 chef's knife from Yoshikin's Global line, a one-piece stainless knife with a dimpled hollow handle ballasted with sand.
Estimate: Ricochet editorial estimate, Oct 2026. Editorial, informational, not an appraisal, offer or recorded sale.
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Specifications
| Category | Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Blade steel | Cromova 18 stainless, 56-58 HRC |
| Blade length | 7.87 in (200 mm) |
| Handle | Hollow stainless steel, dimpled, sand-weighted |
| Lock | None (fixed or non-locking) |
| Mechanism | n/a |
| Weight | Not published |
| MSRP | Not published |
| Introduced | Not confirmed |
| Status | In production |
Specs compiled from public maker and retailer information. Variants and production runs differ. Sources: globalcutleryusa.com, chefstoys.com.
Legality at a glance
No special flag. Blade-length and carry limits still vary by state and city.
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Price history
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Questions
How much is the Global (Yoshikin) G-2 8" Chef's Knife worth?
Our editorial secondary-market estimate for the Global (Yoshikin) G-2 8" Chef's Knife is $55 to $95 (Oct 2026). This is an informational estimate, not an appraisal or a recorded sale.
What is the MSRP of the Global (Yoshikin) G-2 8" Chef's Knife?
We could not confirm a published list price for the Global (Yoshikin) G-2 8" Chef's Knife.
What steel is the Global (Yoshikin) G-2 8" Chef's Knife made of?
Global (Yoshikin) G-2 8" Chef's Knife uses Cromova 18 stainless, 56-58 HRC blade steel in a 7.87-inch blade.
Is the Global (Yoshikin) G-2 8" Chef's Knife discontinued?
No, Global (Yoshikin) G-2 8" Chef's Knife is listed as in production as of our last review (Oct 2026). Check the maker for current availability.
Can the Global (Yoshikin) G-2 8" Chef's Knife be shipped or carried everywhere in the US?
Ordinary knives are generally legal to buy and ship, but blade-length and carry rules vary by state and city. Check your state with our ship-check tool.