This 165mm nakiri from Konosuke pairs the HD2 core and laser thin grind the line is known for with a Khii laurel handle, a lighter colored alternative to the ebony option also available at CKTG. The nakiri shape is sized comfortably for everyday vegetable prep in a home kitchen.
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 octagonal laurel handle is finished to the same high standard found across the rest of the Konosuke catalog, and the handle is installed 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, giving the edge an easy sharpening experience along with strong edge retention through long prep sessions. The octagonal laurel handle is finished to the same high standard found across the rest of the Konosuke catalog, and the handle is installed 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: Laurel Wood Octagonal
- Weight: 4.7 oz (133 g)
- Blade Length: 165 mm
- Total Length: 325 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 49 mm
