Konosuke handles collection-manaka-hamono-ats-34 We recommend pairing this stone

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

A superb kasumi finished bunka from of Japan's rising stars and top level sharpeners

plenty of height

Made of Aogami Blue #2 steel and clad in stainless steel this is knife that has the best of both worlds

A tall petty that's almost like a ko-santoku and very versatile as a utility knife

Konosuke handles collection-manaka-hamono-ats-34 We recommend pairing this stoneKonosuke'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