Carving chicken or turkey, slicing hams and steak are but a few tasks this knife does with ease. The first Global knives were designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada whose mission was to develop a range of knives which was truly new and revolutionay, harnessing the best materials available and the most modern design concets, and functional. This Knife Block with Black Dot Design is an attractive storage for your knives. Global has received numerous prestigious awards for its outstanding design.