Name: Konosuke SLD Gyuto 240mm
Brand: Konosuke
SKU: 8952
Price: 338.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

First Impressions

The SLD is a great all rounder, it's robust and the high hrc (apx 65) of the core steel means edge retention if very good and the lightweight handle combines to make an easy to use knife that doesn't have particularly high care requirements like some others.

Beauty

The SLD is mesmerising, it's so subtle and understated with the kurouchi nashiji finish paired with that slightly oversized long octagonal laurel wood handle.

There's depth to its looks but not something that screams for attention. As with many Konosuke knives, the devil is in the detail and the finish is superbly done all round.

In Hand

Fantastic, we're massive fans of the slightly longer than typical studio khii handles fitted to Konsuke knives. They just have a nice feel in hand and while they're octagonal, they're slightly taller on two sides so they're not quite equal on every side which again just makes a small but noticeable improvement on the feel in hand.

They're also very light so the blade feels light and nimble in hand and it's a great handling knife that's a pleasure to use.

Durability

The SLD steel is treated to a high hrc so will retain an edge well and with the stainless cladding steel makes it pretty easy to care for overall.

Ease of Care

The core steel is semi stainless SLD so is reactive but on a fairly low level so when combined with the stainless cladding it's pretty easy to keep the knife in great order.

Normal care instructions apply and we'd definitely recommend pairing this with one of the Konosuke saya or storing it on a magnetic rack of stand.

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Product details

Blade Length: 245mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Length: 404mm (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 49.5mm (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 3mm (Spine width above the heel)
Total Weight: 163 grams
Core Steel: SLD
Care Tip – Reactive Carbon Steel

The core (and on some ranges, the cladding steel too) of this knife is made using a carbon steel which can react with moisture and acids in your food and so is not stainless or rust-proof.

Read our carbon steel care guide

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Cladding Steel: Stainless
Hardness: 65 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese
Handle Material: Octagonal laurel wood from Studio Khii
Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)

Product SKU: 8952

Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.

Protection & care for this knife

The Konosuke GS+ 240mm saya is a great fit for this knife.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

Konsouke

Konosuke Knives and Cutlery Company are based in Sakai City and their fit and finish on all their knives is second to none.

Konosuke SLD Gyuto 240mm