This 165mm nakiri from Konosuke comes with an upgraded ebony handle, a step up from the standard ho wood option also available at CKTG, paired with the same HD2 core and laser thin grind the line is known for. Konosuke has built its reputation over more than 80 years in Sakai City, and the HD line remains one of the most popular single lines at CKTG.
The HD2 core is heat treated to about 61 HRC, easy to sharpen while still holding an edge through long prep sessions. The Khii ebony octagonal handle is paired with a laurel wood ferrule, and 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.
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, easy to sharpen while still holding an edge through long prep sessions. The Khii ebony octagonal handle is paired with a laurel wood ferrule, and 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.
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: Ebony Wood Octagonal
- Ferrule: Laurel Wood
- Weight: 4.7 oz (133 g)
- Blade Length: 165 mm
- Total Length: 325 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 49 mm
