Konosuke YS Gyuto 210mm

Name: Konosuke YS Gyuto 210mm
Brand: Konosuke
SKU: KONO-010-##
Price: 350.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£350.00

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 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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Product Code: KONO-010-##

Knife & Range Specifications

Knife Measurements

Blade Edge Length: 216mm / 8.5" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Knife Length: 371mm / 14.61" (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 48.1mm / 1.89" (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 3.64mm / 0.14" (Spine width above the heel)
Total Weight: 152 grams / 5.36 oz

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 finishes.

Range Specifications

Core Steel: GS+ Semi Stainless
Cladding Steel: Stainless
Blade Finish: Kurouchi | Nashiji
Hardness: 63-64 (HRC)
Handle Style:
Handle Material: Octagonal enju wood with maguro wood bolster by Studio Khii
Left or Right handed: Suitable for both (Double Bevel)

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

Konosuke - YS

Our in-depth range review

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 & Maintenance Tips

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.

Meet the maker

Konosuke

Konosuke is a renowned knife maker based in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, a region with more than six centuries of blade-making history. Founded by the fifth-generation Yamamoto family and led by Kosuke Kawamura, the brand evolved from a long lineage of expert sharpeners serving Japan’s top chefs.

Konosuke is celebrated for its collaborations with distinguished blacksmiths such as Yoshikazu Tanaka and Kenichi Shiraki, producing some of the most sought-after kitchen knives worldwide.

Known for their precise geometry, balance, and elegant finish, Konosuke knives embody the skill and refinement that define Sakai’s knife-making heritage.

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