Konosuke sources these Swedish stainless knives from Ashi Hamono, one of the most respected knife makers in Sakai, Japan. The knives are built to Konosuke specifications and carry the Konosuke name, but the Ashi Hamono connection is known among serious enthusiasts and it is part of what earns these knives such consistent praise - Ashi Hamono produces some of the finest laser-thin gyutos in Japan.
This 240mm gyuto is mono steel - a single piece of Swedish stainless steel rather than a san mai construction - ground laser-thin with a fine-grained structure that takes a very sharp edge and holds it well. At 235mm blade length and 48mm tall it has the proportions of a working chef knife, and the octagonal ho wood handle with buffalo horn ferrule gives it a traditional Japanese presentation. Please note: Konosuke intentionally leaves a small gap between the handle and machi for aesthetic and traditional reasons - this is a deliberate design choice, not a defect.
What Customers Are Saying: One reviewer calls this the best knife currently in their collection after trying many across different price points. They describe it as light, nimble, and exceptionally well balanced, noting it cuts ingredients effortlessly. They also own a 270mm Hitohira Ashi in White #2 and place this Swedish stainless version alongside it at the top of their collection - high praise given the comparison.
Care Instructions: Swedish stainless is a low maintenance steel. Hand wash and dry the blade after each use rather than running it through a dishwasher, and avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods. Use quality water stones when it is time to sharpen.
This 240mm gyuto is mono steel - a single piece of Swedish stainless steel rather than a san mai construction - ground laser-thin with a fine-grained structure that takes a very sharp edge and holds it well. At 235mm blade length and 48mm tall it has the proportions of a working chef knife, and the octagonal ho wood handle with buffalo horn ferrule gives it a traditional Japanese presentation. Please note: Konosuke intentionally leaves a small gap between the handle and machi for aesthetic and traditional reasons - this is a deliberate design choice, not a defect.
What Customers Are Saying: One reviewer calls this the best knife currently in their collection after trying many across different price points. They describe it as light, nimble, and exceptionally well balanced, noting it cuts ingredients effortlessly. They also own a 270mm Hitohira Ashi in White #2 and place this Swedish stainless version alongside it at the top of their collection - high praise given the comparison.
Care Instructions: Swedish stainless is a low maintenance steel. Hand wash and dry the blade after each use rather than running it through a dishwasher, and avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods. Use quality water stones when it is time to sharpen.
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Made by: Ashi Hamono (Konosuke Specifications)
- Knife Type: Gyuto
- Steel Type: Swedish Stainless
- Construction: Mono-Steel
- Edge Grind: Even, 50/50
- Handle: Octagonal Ho Wood
- Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
- Note: Gap between handle and machi is intentional - a traditional aesthetic choice
- Weight: 4.6 oz (132 g)
- Blade Length: 235 mm
- Total Length: 392 mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 48 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Slicey , October 10, 2025Posted By: Jay
2 people found this review helpful
This knife currently ranks supreme in cutting feel within my knife collection and I own a few. Light, nimble and very well balanced. Effortlessly cutting ingredients like no other. I have purchased many knives from CKTG and this is the best one yet. Knife is made by Ashi Hamono rebranded as Konosuke. I also own a 270mm Hitohira Ashi and they both sit at the top as my highest performing knives alongside my Yoshida HAP40. Get it! you won’t be disappointed.
2 people found this review helpful
This knife currently ranks supreme in cutting feel within my knife collection and I own a few. Light, nimble and very well balanced. Effortlessly cutting ingredients like no other. I have purchased many knives from CKTG and this is the best one yet. Knife is made by Ashi Hamono rebranded as Konosuke. I also own a 270mm Hitohira Ashi and they both sit at the top as my highest performing knives alongside my Yoshida HAP40. Get it! you won’t be disappointed.
