Konosuke in Sakai – knives of the absolute highest class. The forge, family-owned and today run by Kosuke Kawamura, great-grandson of the original founder, is a relatively small operation. But thanks to entirely exceptional craftsmanship, Konosuke knives have achieved a very special status worldwide – which means the most popular models are almost always sold out.

The common thread across all Konosuke knives is that each one cuts fantastically in its own way, and that particular care has gone into the finish. The GS+ series, for example, features handles made from a single piece of wood – something no other forge does, as it is actually quite difficult. Konosuke knives are often very light, and combined with the understated design, the result is a uniquely refined knife unlike anything else we have seen.