Konosuke YS Gyuto 210mm
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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 an exceptional level.
Note: This knife is sold with a Konosuke magnolia saya designed to fit it included in the price.
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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.
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.
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 210mm
- Blade Length: 216mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 371mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 48.1mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 3.64mm (Spine width above the heel)
- Total Weight: 152 grams
Range Specifications
- Core Steel: GS+ Semi Stainless
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 63-64 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Octagonal enju wood with maguro wood bolster by Studio Khii
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
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.
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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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