Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm
Konosuke

Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm

£400.00

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£400.00

Excellent out of the box sharpness coupled with a beautiful kurouchi finish make this a knife that will really stand out in the kitchen both in looks and performance.

A top class workhorse finished to a exceptional standard.

Note: This knife is sold with a Konosuke magnolia saya designed to fit it included in the price.

 
Product Code: KONO-011-##

About this range

First Impressions

This is an absolutely amazing knife, the core steel is semi-stainless at an HRC of 63-64 so has great edge retention.

This does means it will be a bit more brittle than those of a lower HRC but you'll be rewarded for your extra care. Great out of the box sharpness but you could get a screamingly sharp edge with a little touch up.

Beauty

There's no doubt that this one is a stunner, the attention to detail with Konosuke knives is what makes them stand out from others. From the beautiful hammer marks in the kurouchi finish to the beautifully smooth lower blade this will be turning heads. The handle is elegant and the fitting, impeccable.

In Hand

The fit and finish make these knives a joy to use, there's no sharp bits to annoy or rub. The handle is octagonal and longer than a lot of other knives in other ranges, it's also a kind of oval shape so narrower width wise, this is Konosuke's preferred handle shape and it clearly works. Made from enju wood and a maguro wood bolster.

Durability

This will hold an edge very well with the higher HRC and should sharpen up quite easily, just be careful as the trade off with hardness is brittleness. Keep your technique good and you should be rewarded with a very durable knife.

Ease of Care

The core steel is semi-stainless and it's clad in stainless so ease of care should be a breeze. We have been informed that this core steel has slightly more carbon in it than the GS+ range so there could be a slight patina develops on the exposed edge but nothing major. As usual, no dishwasher and wipe and dry after every use.

Our Verdict

Outstanding quality steel, fit and finish are of typically high Konosuke standard - this is an exceptionally high quality knife all round.

Knife Measurements - Konosuke YS Gyuto 240mm

  • Blade Length: 245mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 405mm (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 50.3mm (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 3.3mm (Spine width above the heel)
  • Total Weight: 176 grams

Range Specifications

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.

Sayas, guards and knife protection

Protection & care for this knife

This knife has a saya from Konosuke designed to fit it and we recommend only that to protect it. 

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

Konosuke

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

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