Konosuke GS+ Nashiji Gyuto 210mm

The GS+ from Konosuke has long been one of our favourite ranges, as with all Konosuke knives the first thing you notice is the attention to detail everywhere. 

Fit and finish is top class, the handles are strikingly elegant and the blades in both the extremely light and thin laser Migaki profile and the thicker, flat grind of the Nashiji version are superbly finished and sharpened.

Two different finishes to suit your preferences, they're both classy and give you a great decision to make between them. The migaki finish is subtle and low key and the nashiji a little darker for more contrast but still understated like many Konosuke knives.

The stylised machi gap is a common feature on many Konosuke knives and just gives a little signature flourish to the look of the knives overall.

With the GS+ being available in two different profiles, you'll find that the significant difference between the laser migaki and the thicker flat ground nashiji finishes is noticeable in the weight and in hand feel. 

The migaki version across all the knives of that finish is one of the lightest knives we've ever stocked - this is partly because of the thin blade but also because the chestnut handles are so remarkably light they feel like they're barely there.

If you prefer a heavier knife, the laurel handles on the thicker nashiji finish balance out the heavier blades and feel closer to a Sakai workhorse profile in hand. 

Both cut exceptionally well and the extra length on the Konosuke handles balance out the blades nicely.

GS+ gives a high level of edge retention and at around 61-62HRC is hard enough to stay sharp for extended periods but also offer a good level of robustness at the the impressively thin edge. 

This is a semi-stainless knife so whilst it won't need the care of a full carbon knife, it isn't completely stainless and does develop a very mild patina along the core steel edge over time.