# Global 71G80 7-Inch Fluted Santoku Knife

Global 71G80 is a 7-inch santoku knife with a fluted stainless-steel blade and an all-stainless-steel handle. Its listed 172 g weight and hand-sharpened 12.5-degree edge suit buyers seeking a lightweight knife for everyday chopping and slicing, while the listing's durability feedback is mixed.

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Brand: Global
- Model: 71G80
- Category: Home & Kitchen > Cookware & Kitchenware > Kitchen Knives & Cutting Tools
- Price: 109.79 CAD
- Previous price: 145.00 CAD
- Discount: 24%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T20:49:23.869Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 531

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## At a glance

- Fluted blade design is described as reducing food sticking and cutting friction.
- The listing specifies a hand-polished 12.5-degree edge and three-ply stainless-steel construction.
- Stainless-steel handle includes a thumb rest, according to the product description.
- Made in Japan, according to the listing.

## Pros

- At 172 g, the listed weight makes this a relatively light option for buyers who prefer less heft in hand.
- Fluted sides are intended to help food release more easily during cutting.
- The stainless-steel blade and handle give the knife a consistent material design.

## Cons

- The 7-inch blade may be less suitable than a longer knife for buyers who prefer a larger cutting surface.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Global
- Model: 71G80
### Blade
- Blade length: 7 inches
- Edge: Plain
- Construction: Forged
### Materials and appearance
- Material listed: Stainless Steel
- Blade colour: Silver
### Dimensions and weight
- Item length: 18 centimetres
- Weight listed: 172 g

## Before you buy

- The listing describes a 7-inch blade and separately gives an item length of 18 centimetres. These are different measurements, not a stated contradiction. It also uses both fluted and hollow-ground/Granton wording for the blade. Confirm the exact blade design and measurements in the selected listing if these distinctions matter.

## A good fit for

- Home cooks looking for a 7-inch santoku for chopping and slicing.
- Buyers who favour a light knife with a stainless-steel handle and a thumb rest.
- Those interested in a fluted blade intended to reduce food sticking.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who prefer a heavier knife or a longer blade.
- Shoppers seeking consistently positive reports about long-term durability.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights perceived sharpness, quality, light handling, balance and cutting performance. Those impressions are relevant to a 172 g santoku presented for chopping and slicing, but reports on durability are mixed. The supplied rating distribution is mostly five-star, with a smaller spread across lower ratings, so it does not establish how the knife will hold up for an individual buyer.
- Positive themes: Customers report favourable impressions of sharpness, quality and cutting performance.
- Positive themes: Some feedback appreciates the knife's light handling and balance.
- Mixed feedback: Durability feedback is mixed.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the listed blade length?
The listing gives a blade length of 7 inches and separately lists an item length of 18 centimetres. It does not clearly explain how the item-length figure is measured.
### What does the fluted blade design aim to do?
The listing says the grooves are intended to reduce friction and food sticking during cutting.
### What is the knife made from?
The listed material is stainless steel for both the blade and handle. The feature text also describes a three-ply construction using 18/8 and CROMOVA 18 stainless steel.

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