Konosuke has built its reputation over more than 80 years working out of Sakai City, the historic heart of Japanese knife making, and the HD line remains one of the most popular single lines at CKTG. This 165mm nakiri is sized comfortably for a home kitchen, light and nimble enough for everyday vegetable prep.
The HD2 core is heat treated to about 61 HRC, giving the edge an easy sharpening experience along with strong edge retention through long prep sessions. The handle is a finely finished ho wood, also called magnolia, with a traditional buffalo horn ferrule. Konosuke installs the handle with a small intentional gap at the machi, a Tokyo style detail that traces back to when handles were burned into place rather than fitted with modern tolerances.
What Customers Are Saying:One reviewer who also owns a Yuki nakiri finds this one easier to use thanks to a lower blade height, reporting that it handles everything from tomatoes to potatoes and ham with ease and stays comfortable in hand through extended use. Another reviewer calls out Konosuke attention to detail and performance directly, describing this as a true laser category nakiri, very light and capable of genuinely fine cuts.
Care Instructions:HD2 is a semi stainless steel, easier to care for than a fully reactive carbon steel but not entirely rust proof, so hand wash and dry the blade after use rather than running it through a dishwasher. It will develop a light patina over time, or you can keep it polished if you prefer a brighter look. Avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, and sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention.
The HD2 core is heat treated to about 61 HRC, giving the edge an easy sharpening experience along with strong edge retention through long prep sessions. The handle is a finely finished ho wood, also called magnolia, with a traditional buffalo horn ferrule. Konosuke installs the handle with a small intentional gap at the machi, a Tokyo style detail that traces back to when handles were burned into place rather than fitted with modern tolerances.
What Customers Are Saying:One reviewer who also owns a Yuki nakiri finds this one easier to use thanks to a lower blade height, reporting that it handles everything from tomatoes to potatoes and ham with ease and stays comfortable in hand through extended use. Another reviewer calls out Konosuke attention to detail and performance directly, describing this as a true laser category nakiri, very light and capable of genuinely fine cuts.
Care Instructions:HD2 is a semi stainless steel, easier to care for than a fully reactive carbon steel but not entirely rust proof, so hand wash and dry the blade after use rather than running it through a dishwasher. It will develop a light patina over time, or you can keep it polished if you prefer a brighter look. Avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, and sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention.
- Maker: Konosuke
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Construction: Mono Steel
- Edge Steel: HD2 Semi-Stainless Steel
- HRC: 61
- Edge Grind: 50/50
- Machi: Gapped, Tokyo Style
- Handle: Magnolia (Ho) Octagonal
- Ferrule: Traditional Buffalo Horn
- Weight: 4.7 oz (133 g)
- Blade Length: 165 mm
- Total Length: 325 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 49 mm
Reviews
2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) A remarkable toolPosted By: Mauricio
24 people found this review helpful
I went from tomatoes, to bell peppers, back to tomatoes, opening plastic bags, potatoes and ham. this thing has weight, it is sharp (on me), easy on the hands, and easy to use. I have a yuki nakiri, and this knife is a little easier to use thanks to not being so tall. I am happy as anyone can be. Thanks CKTG.
24 people found this review helpful
I went from tomatoes, to bell peppers, back to tomatoes, opening plastic bags, potatoes and ham. this thing has weight, it is sharp (on me), easy on the hands, and easy to use. I have a yuki nakiri, and this knife is a little easier to use thanks to not being so tall. I am happy as anyone can be. Thanks CKTG.
Excellent Craftmanship and performancePosted By: Bob Z
23 people found this review helpful
Konosuke is known for attention to detail and performance and this knife has both. This is a laser category Nakiri so its very light, and able to make fine cuts. Grab one if you get the chance because it doesn't happen too often.
23 people found this review helpful
Konosuke is known for attention to detail and performance and this knife has both. This is a laser category Nakiri so its very light, and able to make fine cuts. Grab one if you get the chance because it doesn't happen too often.
