Konosuke'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-Small size handles. Sizes X-Small: Designed for petty or other small knives up to around 150mm. Length is 128mm / Weight: Chestnut 18g | Laurel 27g | Ebony 34g Medium: Designed for mid sized knives such as santoku, nakiri, gyuto typically up to 210mm although this size is also fitted to Konosuke's 240mm gyuto knives too. Length is 143mm / Weight: Chestnut 20g | Laurel 37g | Ebony 46g
