Konosuke BY 225mm Gyuto Shirogami 1 - Ebony

Once again, a marvel comes from the talented craftsmen of Konosuke.

Konosuke BY is one of the latest products from the famous manufacturer from Sakai, Japan. It lives up to all the hopes and expectations one could have when thinking of a Konosuke knife, and then maybe a little more.

The 225mm Gyuto is made in 3 layers. A core of Shirogami #1 (White 1) which is hugged by soft iron. Therefore, you should expect the entire blade to patina, but has extremely high potential for sharpness.

Something we think is really cool about this knife is that it has a little extra height at the heel than you typically see from Konosuke. This gives more knuckle clearance when working with it, and also gives the knife a little more room to thin out.

What really shines through on this knife, besides the fantastic fit & finish, is the immense grind. It is simply so thin behind the edge that it almost 'falls' through raw materials, and is one of the absolute best performers we have had the pleasure of using in the kitchen.