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Global Classic 8" Japanese Chef Knife

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Global Classic 8" Japanese Chef Knife

Model G-2

Blade length7.9 in (200 mm)
Blade height1.85 in (47 mm)
SteelCROMOVA 18 stainless steel
OriginJapan
Profile/StyleGyuto
BolsterNo

Matched Sheath Options

Sheaths matched to Global Classic 8" Japanese Chef Knife

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Chef Knives To Go CKTG Gyuto Saya 210mm A product photo
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Fit details
Konosuke Konosuke Leather Sheath - 210mm product photo
Dark Brown — Leather — Sheath

Sheath (210mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $60
Fit details
EDRO Made Poplar Knife Saya for 210mm Gyuto product photo
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 52mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height2.05 in (52 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Fit details
Wüsthof Wide Magnetic Blade Guard (up to 8") product photo
Black — Plastic — Hinged

Hinged (203mm sheath length, 51mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Sheath length7.99 in (203 mm)
Sheath height2.01 in (51 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $25
Fit details
DChoi Designs Walnut Magnetic Saya for 5.9" Petty product photo
Dark Brown — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (203mm sheath length, 48mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Sheath length7.99 in (203 mm)
Sheath height1.89 in (48 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $40
Fit details
Chef Knives To Go CKTG Kiritsuke Saya 210mm product photo
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Fit details

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Asaya Asaya Professional Knife Edge Guard 8.5" (Slim) product photo
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 32mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height1.26 in (32 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $23
Fit details
Bernal Cutlery 210mm Gyuto Magnetic Saya product photo
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 57mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height2.24 in (57 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Fit details
Chef Knives To Go CKTG Black Felt Knife Guard 8" / 220mm product photo
Black — Felt — Slip On

Slip On (220mm sheath length, 50.5mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.66 in (220 mm)
Sheath height1.99 in (50.5 mm)
MaterialFelt
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $5
Fit details
Dchoi Designs Poplar Wood Saya for Gyuto 210mm product photo
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 55mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height2.17 in (55 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $47
Fit details
Asaya Asaya Professional Knife Edge Guard 8.5" product photo
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 51mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.01 in (51 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $23
Fit details
Hitohira WB 210mm Gyuto Saya (Ho Wood) product photo
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 54mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height2.13 in (54 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $40
Fit details
Messermeister Midnight Navy Leather Magnetic Edge-Guard 8.5" product photo
Blue — Leather — Hinged

Hinged (216mm sheath length, 53.97mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade. Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.12 in (54 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $35
Fit details
Bernal Cutlery 8.5" Knife Guard (Felt-Lined) product photo
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 55mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (200 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.17 in (55 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6
Fit details

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