Konosuke Sanjo GS+ 210mm Gyuto SLD Khii Laurel Handle with Leather Sheath

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Konosuke GS+ new wide bevel ground blade with stainless clad SLD steel core and octagonal Laurel wood octagon handle and leather sheath.

Konosuke GS+ series knives are a wide bevel ground three layer san mai forged blade with a stainless cladding and a semi-stainless/stainless SLD core with a laurel wood handle (video shows older chestnut model). SLD steel is an improved SKD11 steel most commonly used in tap and die tools and metal stamping dies. It is designed to stay tough when treated hard and to retain its workability at a high hardness as well. For knife making this translates to a very long lived tough edge with near stainless or stainless properties; it holds an edge well and even cuts well as it dulls.

*Please note that some leather sheaths include a leather spacer, please remove before inserting the knife into the sheath.

 

Brand: Konosuke
Producing Area: Sanjo, Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 210mm
Grind: Wide Bevel
Blade Type: Stainless Clad Semi Stainless
Steel Type: SLD
Handle: Khii Laurel Wood Octagonal
Total Length: 357mm
Handle Length: 141mm
Handle to Tip Length: 216mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Length: 206mm
Thickness: 12.27mm
Weight: 154g
Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Bias Double Bevel
Leather Sheath: Included
HRC: 61-62

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.