Gwyneth Paltrow has sworn by the Global Chef's knife since promoting it in her first cookbook in 2011, featuring it in countless 'Boyfriend Breakfast' Instagram videos. That's why, when we spotted her using a different cutting utensil in her most recent reel, we had to get to the bottom of what possibly could have gotten her to retire her go-to. We've identified the replacement as the HEZHEN 8.5” Chef Knife from Amazon.
So, why the swap? The first thing to note is that Gwyneth's new Japanese knife has a much more striking look than her previous stainless steel pick. Though the Global Knife is highly effective for making precise cuts, the look is relatively basic and uninspiring. On the other hand, the HEZHEN knife has a prettily dimpled blade and gorgeous redwood handle. The unique shape features an angular point on the end, giving it a stylishly individual feel.
