Konosuke handles collection-manaka-hamono-ats-34 Please note that this knife

Please note that this knife is stocked with either a black (pictured) or dark red bolster on the handle depending on handles available at the time they are made

A truly classic knife made in a style only possible by the most skilled master blacksmiths and we've paired the mirror finish blade with an equally sensational custom handle to make a one-off piece any serious collector would give pride of place to in their home and kitchen

We recommend pairing this stone with a leather strop with which to finish your sharpening process

the handle is a good length and fits comfy in the hand

the edge performance and finish helps make those smooth

Konosuke handles collection-manaka-hamono-ats-34 Please note that this knifeKonosuke's handles are like their knives, understated works of art finished to an excellent standard. A tall octagonal handle with no taper and typically longer than most Japanese wa handles which allows for the lightweight construction and balances out a blade superbly. The edges and ends of the handles are smooth and the heel is finished with Konosuke's mark branded into them on the medium size but please note that the logo is NOT present on the X