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New Old Stock First Generation Konosuke Sanjo GS 240mm Gyuto SLD Khii Rosewood Handle

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First generation Konosuke GS (pre-GS+) 240mm gyuto with octagonal rosewood handle unused in original box. 

These were a bit thicker and a hair softer than the current GS+ giving them a little more significant feel, they hold their edge a long time yet are easy to sharpen. 

Konosuke, a Sakai-based company, works with top skilled blacksmiths from all over Japan to create unique, top quality kitchen cutlery. Konosuke’s knives spare no attention to detail, from the heat treatment and grinds to the packaging. Their focus is on knives forged in their hometown of Sakai City, where the Kawamura family and parent company Kaneshige has operated for many generations, but have also started to work with smiths from Sanjo as well. We are always happy to stock a new batch of knives from Konosuke, and finding old ones unused is a real bonus. 

Brand: Konosuke
Producing Area: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 240mm
Blade Type: Semi-stainless
Steel Type: SLD
Handle: Khii Rose Octagonal
Total Length: 394mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Handle to Tip Length: 248mm
Edge Length: 236mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Thickness: 2.09
Weight: 140g

*Measurements are taken from a random sample and each knife may vary

This is a semi-stainless steel knife. The blade has higher corrosion and stain resistance than carbon steel knives but will slowly oxidize with use over time. Hand wash and towel dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Do not air dry.



Twisting, scraping and heavy use as well as use on hard and very dense objects can lead to edge damage. Using a quality wooden cutting board will keep a sharper edge for longer. Cutting surface materials like glass, ceramic and bamboo will make the edge go dull quickly and should be avoided.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most Japanese knives perform best at a finer finish starting around 4000 grit. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Ceramic honing rods are preferred.

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