Global Knives vs Ninja:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ninja had more branded searches than Global Knives among knife set brands in New Zealand. Ninja had about 1,270 branded searches, while Global Knives had 530. Ninja made up 12% of all knife set brand searches we track, and Global Knives accounted for 5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about knife set brands, Global Knives appeared in three of the five answers and Ninja in none.
Who do people search for more?
Ninja, about 2 searches for every 1 for Global Knives
Who does AI mention more?
Global Knives, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Ninja in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Global Knives, the only one of the two named
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Top knife set brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Global Knives was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ninja did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Victorinox4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wusthof4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Global Knives3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ZWILLING3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
KitchenAid0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Ninja0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Joseph Joseph0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which knife set brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best knife set brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best knife set brand in New Zealand for a home kitchen?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best knife set”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kitchen knife set”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Global Knives or Ninja more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Global Knives and Ninja by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven knife set brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ninja, Global Knives. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | KitchenAid | Ninja | Victorinox | Joseph Joseph | Global Knives | Wusthof | ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.2% | 8.8% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.3% | 8.9% | 7.9% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.1% | 8.5% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.1% | 10.2% | 10.4% | 5.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 66% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 5% | 4.1% | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.4% | 8.1% | 10.2% | 6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.2% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 63.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.9% | 11.3% | 9.9% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 57% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.6% | 10.1% | 11.5% | 6.4% | 6.8% | 7% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.5% | 12% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 5% | 4.9% | 1.6% |
How has the Global Knives and Ninja comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ninja was ahead of Global Knives in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Global Knives’ share of searches among knife set brands in New Zealand moved from 5.6% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 600 to 530.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ninja’s share of searches among knife set brands in New Zealand moved from 8.8% to 12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 930 to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand knife set brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ninja overtook Victorinox to rank 2nd among knife set brands in New Zealand, with 12% of the searches.
In September 2026, Global Knives lost share of searches among knife set brands in New Zealand, from 6.8% to 5%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Global Knives’ and Ninja’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Global Knives
3 branded search terms
- global knife
- global knife set
- global knife sharpener
Ninja
2 branded search terms
- ninja blast
- ninja foodi
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