Japan-Exclusive 'GLOBAL-IST' Launches 'All-Purpose 4-Piece Set' with Items for Daily Cooking and Maintenance

Introducing the Japan-exclusive model 'GLOBAL-IST,' designed to complement Japan's diverse food culture, from Japanese to Western cuisine.

We are pleased to announce the release of a 4-piece set containing essential items for daily cooking and maintenance.

This set is offered at a more advantageous price than purchasing items individually and is recommended for those new to GLOBAL-IST.

Sales will begin on July 9, 2026 (Thu) at the manufacturer's directly managed stores (YOSHIKIN SHOP Roppongi, Tsubame, and official online store) and select retailers.

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About GLOBAL-IST

'GLOBAL-IST' is a knife series created for Japan's diverse food culture, developed from the globally supported GLOBAL brand.

This series embodies our philosophy: 'Global knives deliver the ultimate joy, pleasure, and connection.' We named it 'GLOBAL-IST,' meaning 'GLOBAList/enthusiast,' to encourage those who 'create' with our knives to express our philosophy at their dining tables.

GLOBAL-IST Exclusive Edge Grinding: Extra Edge

By applying a fine-grit water stone and leather strop finish, similar to that used for Japanese knives, the blade edge is smoothed for exceptional sharpness and durability*. This results in smoother, more beautiful cuts of food.

*Exceptional sharpness and durability compared to our other products.

Extra Edge grinding with a sharp, straight blade tip.

Features of the All-Purpose 4-Piece Set

The set includes two main knives: the IST-01 (All-Purpose 19cm) and IST-02 (Petite 15cm), along with a GLOBAL-IST exclusive sharpener essential for maintaining a pleasant sharpness and a scraper to aid in comfortable knife work.

This set supports the entire process of 'cutting,' 'sharpening,' and 'gathering' in home cooking.

The versatile IST-01 and the easy-to-handle IST-02 are combined to accommodate various home cooking scenarios.

IST-01 | All-Purpose 19cm

A versatile knife that combines the elements of a chef's knife and a santoku, suitable for a wide range of tasks including meat, fish, and vegetables.

The 19cm blade is ideal for large ingredients like whole cabbages and napa cabbage, and is also effective for slicing sashimi.

IST-02 | Petite 15cm

A slender knife with a pointed tip, ideal for slicing and detailed work.

Using this in conjunction with the 19cm all-purpose knife allows for safer and more efficient cooking.

Combination of two GLOBAL-IST knives suitable for daily use.

GSS-03 | GLOBAL-IST Sharpener

A dedicated GLOBAL-IST sharpener compatible with the sharp edges of double-bevel knives.

It allows for easy edge maintenance at home without the need for difficult sharpening.

Daily care helps prevent a decline in sharpness and maintains comfortable usability for a long time.

Home maintenance made possible with the IST exclusive sharpener.

The砥石 (whetstone) holder is equipped with a spring. This suppresses variations in force applied to the blade edge, allowing even beginners to achieve a uniform edge. (YOSHIHIRO CO., LTD. Utility Model Registration No. 3128435) The砥石 structure polishes the blade edge and removes burrs, further extending sharpness. (YOSHIHIRO CO., LTD. Utility Model Registration No. 3007312) By rotating the砥石 using water, clogging of the砥石 is suppressed, making砥石 maintenance easier. (YOSHIHIRO CO., LTD. Utility Model Registration No. 3007312) Place the knife horizontally on the cutting board along the groove, press the blade edge against the砥石 until the spring in the holder is slightly depressed, and move it back and forth about 10 times to sharpen.

GKW-01 | GLOBAL Scraper

When gathering ingredients with the knife edge, friction with the cutting board can dull the blade, and sometimes cause chips or injuries to the blade edge.

Cut ingredients with the knife. Gather the cut ingredients with the scraper and transfer them to pots or plates.

The scraper is a convenient tool that aids in comfortable knife work.

Using the scraper improves work efficiency.

It can be used like a spatula to scrape ingredients off the cutting board, utilizing its moderate flexibility. When gathering ingredients with the knife edge dulls the blade due to friction with the cutting board, the scraper is the solution.

It is also useful for draining water from cutting boards. Lightly wetting wooden cutting boards before use can help prevent food colors and odors from transferring. The markings can be used as a guide for cutting lengths.

Product Details

[Product Name] All-Purpose 4-Piece Set

[Model Number] IBX-C0102

[Set Box Outer Dimensions] Height 21.5cm / Width 39cm / Depth 7.5cm

[Weight in Box] 1010g

[Set Contents] IST-01 (All-Purpose 19cm), IST-02 (Petite 15cm),

GSS-03 (GLOBAL-IST Sharpener), GKW-01 (GLOBAL Scraper)

[JAN Code] 4943691380470

[Price] ¥30,250 (tax included)

*Dimensions and weight may vary slightly.

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Contact Information

YOSHIKIN METAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. Sales Department

Axis Building 2F, 5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032

Phone: 03-6277-8230

HP: https://www.yoshikin.co.jp

Email: [email protected]