The Global G-2 has slightly harder steel and is made in Japan. The Furi Pro cook's knife has the much longer guarantee: 25 years against defects, where Global's Australian warranty runs for two. Both are 20cm all-steel knives and both currently sell for under $100.
The difference in the hand is the handle. Global's is hollow steel, weighted with sand. Furi's is shaped as what Furi calls a reverse wedge, designed for a pinch grip, where the thumb and forefinger hold the blade itself.
Furi vs Global at a glance
| Global G-2 | Furi Pro Cook's Knife | |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 20cm | 20cm |
| Steel | CROMOVA 18 | X50CrMoV15 |
| Hardness | 56–58 Rockwell | 55–57 Rockwell |
| Edge angle | 15° | 13° each side |
| Handle | Hollow, sand-weighted steel | Steel, reverse wedge |
| Made in | Japan | Designed in Australia |
| Guarantee in Australia | 2 years | 25 years |
| Dishwasher | Voids the guarantee | Not recommended |
| Price | $50–100 | $50–100 |
Global's figures are from the G-2 page on Global's Australian site. Furi's steel, hardness and edge angle are from Furi's own listing images on Amazon. Prices are from Amazon and Harris Scarfe, checked on 26 September 2026.
Global G-2
The G-2 is Global's 20cm cook's knife. Blade and handle are a single piece of Global's CROMOVA 18 stainless steel with no join, hardened to 56–58 Rockwell and ground to what Global describes as an acute 15-degree edge. The handle is hollow, dimpled for grip and filled with sand to balance the knife.
Amazon owner reviews praise the sharpness and balance, and are mixed on the handle and on durability: some owners find the steel handle uncomfortable after a while, and a few say theirs broke.
What We Like:
- Slightly harder steel
- Made in Japan
- Blade and handle in one piece
What We Don't Like:
- Two-year warranty in Australia
- Some find the handle uncomfortable
Furi Pro Cook's Knife 20cm
Furi is an Australian-designed brand. The Pro blade is X50CrMoV15, the same grade of steel that Wüsthof uses in its Classic knives, hardened to 55–57 Rockwell and finished with a 13-degree edge on each side. The steel handle has Furi's reverse-wedge shape, designed around the pinch grip.
Furi's guarantee is the long one. Its FAQ gives a 25-year guarantee against defects from the date of sale, and a claim means posting the knife and proof of purchase to Furi at your own cost.
Amazon owner reviews describe it as sharp and say it keeps its edge; complaints are few.
What We Like:
- 25-year guarantee
- The cheaper of the two at full price
What We Don't Like:
- Slightly softer steel
- Claims mean posting the knife
What actually differs
The guarantee. Global's Australian warranty covers manufacturing faults for two years, and only on knives bought from authorised stockists. It excludes damage from dishwashers, frozen food and dropping. Global's UK distributor offers a 35-year extended warranty on that page too, claimed by email to a UK address for a £25 fee. Furi's 25 years applies in Australia and New Zealand.
The steel. A point of Rockwell hardness separates them, which is a small gap. Harder steel stays sharp a little longer and takes a little longer to sharpen, so the Global should need sharpening slightly less often and the Furi should be slightly quicker to sharpen.
The handle. Both handles are steel. Global's is hollow, sand-weighted and dimpled; Furi's is shaped for the pinch grip. Some Global owners find the handle uncomfortable; in Furi's owner reviews, handle comfort rarely comes up as a complaint.
Price. Furi's recommended price is in the $100–150 range and Global's in the $150–200 range. Both currently sell for less than that, and under $100.
The santoku versions
Both brands make a santoku, the shorter, flatter Japanese-style blade. The Global G-46 is 18cm with the same steel and handle as the G-2. Furi's Pro East/West santoku is 17cm. The differences above apply to these two as well. For how the santoku shape compares with a cook's knife, see chef's knife vs santoku.
Which suits which cook
Global's G-2 is the one for cooks who want a Japanese-made knife with slightly harder steel, and who find a slim steel handle comfortable.
The Furi Pro suits cooks who want the 25-year guarantee, at the lower full price.
FAQs
Does Global have a lifetime warranty in Australia?
No. Global's Australian warranty is two years against manufacturing faults, for knives bought from authorised stockists. The 35-year warranty on Global's site is offered by its UK distributor.
Is Furi an Australian brand?
Furi's knives are designed in Australia, and furiglobal.com describes itself as Furi's official Australian site.
Can Global or Furi knives go in the dishwasher?
Global's care guide says a single dishwasher cycle visibly marks the knife and voids the guarantee. Furi does not recommend the dishwasher either.
What steel do Furi knives use?
The Pro range uses X50CrMoV15, which Furi describes as Japanese steel, hardened to 55–57 Rockwell. It is the same grade of stainless steel Wüsthof uses in its Classic range.
