Does it have a slot specifically for asian (santoku) knives?
1542759
no....not a good investment at all. Doesn't do the basic sharpening very well.
1542760
I really can't answer that question because I'm not familiar with that type of Knife... Sorry! As for just your everyday sharpening of regular knives I must say that it's just O.K., I do better with my hand held sharpener!
234236
I am not familiar with Global knives but unless the knife has only one side to sharpen it should work very well. Yes, I have used the second slot only. Since I have had this sharpener for a short time I have found it to be avery good, and safe item. I would highly recommend it.very
1849951
There are 3 open slots in the top of the block and 4 below for steak knives. The block fits an 8" chef's knife so it should fit both the santoku and bread knife.
1028471
I don't Believe it will. I have a shun 8 inch chef knife and, it doesn't even fit in the slot well. Hope that helps:)
792775
yes. I would suggest, however, spending more money on a better set of knives. knives will be with you for the rest of your life if you take care of them. Ginsu knives as advertised on Amazon are a low quality knifes. so don't make my mistake!!!
203515
Can't say for sure since I don't own a Japanese single edge knife but my guess is, yes it will since it has two angled sharpeners.
984648
Sorry, I can't help. While I ordered this item, it was not suitable for the Asian knife I have. So I returned the item and ordered a different sharpener.
1379788
No, and I wish it did....mine are still sitting in the box they came in.... I've looked for a knife block too, with no success.
724683
I wanted to answer this question and comment on other responses because I used these as basis to determine if my knives would fit. The largest slot would NOT hold my 8" Wusthof chef knife, which was the reason I purchased the product.
1560878
The slot is 3/32" wide. I have no idea whether an electric knife would fit.
607285
No I don't think so, plus don't care for the design or looks. I have a 17 slot one in cherry and love it. All my knives fit plus shears have there own slot.
797011
Actually there are only two sharpening options since the American and European blades both have the same angle with the Japanese angle being the one that is different. I am using the term "Japanese" because that is the word used in the instruction manual that comes with the sharpener. So each of the sharpening slots has two sides (left and right side of the knife), then you pass the sharpened blade through the honing/polishing slots - once again two slots for left and right side of the knife. It got a little tricky for me when I realized that my European brand knife had a Japanese angle blade. I almost messed that one up before I caught my mistake. Actually there are only two sharpening options since the American and European blades both have the same angle with the Japanese angle being the one that is different. I am using the term "Japanese" because that is the word used in the instruction manual that comes with the sharpener. So each of the sharpening slots has two sides (left and right side of the knife), then you pass the sharpened blade through the honing/polishing slots - once again two slots for left and right side of the knife. It got a little tricky for me when I realized that my European brand knife had a Japanese... » Read More Actually there are only two sharpening options since the American and European blades both have the same angle with the Japanese angle being the one that is different. I am using the term "Japanese" because that is the word used in the instruction manual that comes with the sharpener. So each of the sharpening slots has two sides (left and right side of the knife), then you pass the sharpened blade through the honing/polishing slots - once again two slots for left and right side of the knife. It got a little tricky for me when I realized that my European brand knife had a Japanese angle blade. I almost messed that one up before I caught my mistake. « Show Less
240274
I bought it as a gift and haven't used it. From what I understand global knifes are shapend at a different angle than German knifes. It wouldn't be ideal.
2212475
No problem with knife slots... be aware, the color is not really walnut. It's like dark cherry.
1170547
i dont know but i think there is a diferent knife for this. see the sushi knife
267189
I don't know - apparently you can, but it has Japanese on it and I can't tell which one fits. As is in my review, I just got an extra saw because the majority of the purchase by far is the blade anyway.
2041475
Yes it does. The asist open knives are fantastic! I have bought several different models.