The GS+ 210mm gyuto is the knife that built the reputation of this line. Five reviews all at five stars, with language that keeps returning to the same qualities: insanely thin, falls through vegetables, blade becomes almost transparent in a pinch grip. Konosuke produces these in Sakai from GS+ semi-stainless steel at 61-62 HRC - a proprietary steel choice that gives the line better edge retention than the original GS while keeping the stain resistance and low maintenance that makes these knives practical for daily use. The grind on the GS+ is noticeably smoother than the original - both sides of the blade feel refined in a way that makes the cutting action cleaner and less effortful. The Khii chestnut octagonal handle has no ferrule and features the Tokyo-style machi gap that alludes to the tsuba (hilt guard) of traditional Japanese swords - mostly aesthetic, but it also puts the balance point precisely at the pinch grip, which is what the blade-transparent feeling in use is actually describing.
At 200mm actual blade length with 47mm height and a 2mm spine, this is a true laser in every meaningful sense. The knife moves through dense produce and proteins without wedging or resistance, and the 119g weight makes extended prep sessions comfortable rather than fatiguing. One owner bought it as a gift for his father and immediately needed to get one for himself. A second compares it to the 240mm - which he also owns - and notes that both share the same exceptional fit and finish, the same out-of-box edge quality, and the same superb balance in a pinch grip. A strop or leather brings the edge from already-sharp to genuinely screaming. The existing product video shows an older handle version - trust the photos, which show the current Khii chestnut handle.
What Customers Are Saying: Five owners across different experience levels return to the same themes: exceptional lightness, laser-thin geometry that glides through squash as if it were an apple, and balance so well-centered at the pinch grip that the blade feels almost weightless during use. One owner has only sharpened the 240mm version once since November - the 210mm shares the same edge retention. The verdict across all five is unambiguous: this is one of the best knives at its price point.
Care Instructions: GS+ semi-stainless is low maintenance and resistant to staining. Hand wash and dry after use - no dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention and maintain with a strop or ceramic rod between full sharpenings.
At 200mm actual blade length with 47mm height and a 2mm spine, this is a true laser in every meaningful sense. The knife moves through dense produce and proteins without wedging or resistance, and the 119g weight makes extended prep sessions comfortable rather than fatiguing. One owner bought it as a gift for his father and immediately needed to get one for himself. A second compares it to the 240mm - which he also owns - and notes that both share the same exceptional fit and finish, the same out-of-box edge quality, and the same superb balance in a pinch grip. A strop or leather brings the edge from already-sharp to genuinely screaming. The existing product video shows an older handle version - trust the photos, which show the current Khii chestnut handle.
What Customers Are Saying: Five owners across different experience levels return to the same themes: exceptional lightness, laser-thin geometry that glides through squash as if it were an apple, and balance so well-centered at the pinch grip that the blade feels almost weightless during use. One owner has only sharpened the 240mm version once since November - the 210mm shares the same edge retention. The verdict across all five is unambiguous: this is one of the best knives at its price point.
Care Instructions: GS+ semi-stainless is low maintenance and resistant to staining. Hand wash and dry after use - no dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention and maintain with a strop or ceramic rod between full sharpenings.
- Maker: Konosuke
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: GS+ Semi Stainless
- Cladding: Stainless
- HRC: 61-62
- Handle: Khii Chestnut Octagonal
- Ferrule: None - Tokyo Style Machi Gap
- Weight: 4.2 oz (119g)
- Blade Length: 200mm
- Total Length: 355mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 47mm
Reviews
5 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Great knife Excellent Loving this knife! Best knife in my collection so farPosted By: Vladimir - verified customer
20 people found this review helpful
I own this knife for 2 months already and now I don't imagine how would I live without it. It's so sharp. It literally cuts squash as if it's an apple. And it stays sharp for really long time. And it's so light. Definitely good knife for everyday use.
20 people found this review helpful
I own this knife for 2 months already and now I don't imagine how would I live without it. It's so sharp. It literally cuts squash as if it's an apple. And it stays sharp for really long time. And it's so light. Definitely good knife for everyday use.
ImpressivePosted By: Jon - verified customer
24 people found this review helpful
I own the 240 as well, but wife was a bit intimidated by its' size, so we got her a smaller one. Like the 240, the fit and finish is excellent. The out-of-the-box edge was excellent as well. A few passes on a leather strop and it was screamin' sharp! The 240 has great edge retention, and mine has only been sharpened once since getting it (the 240) in November; it's now February :)The blade is insanely thin and slides through the product like a laser. The balance of the knife is superb. With a pinch grip, the entire weight of the knife is in your hand - the blade almost becomes transparent/nonexistent. It's going to be difficult to beat this knife.
24 people found this review helpful
I own the 240 as well, but wife was a bit intimidated by its' size, so we got her a smaller one. Like the 240, the fit and finish is excellent. The out-of-the-box edge was excellent as well. A few passes on a leather strop and it was screamin' sharp! The 240 has great edge retention, and mine has only been sharpened once since getting it (the 240) in November; it's now February :)The blade is insanely thin and slides through the product like a laser. The balance of the knife is superb. With a pinch grip, the entire weight of the knife is in your hand - the blade almost becomes transparent/nonexistent. It's going to be difficult to beat this knife.
