Upscale Living x Konosuke-Sakai HD2 Series

Upscale Living has partnered with Konosuke-Sakai to bring the exclusive HD2 series. The right side of the blade is engraved with the Indonesian flag and the kanji "インドネシア", meaning Indonesia.

First Impression: The HD2 knife offers the perfect balance—not too light, not too heavy—and comes with an incredibly sharp edge right out of the box.

The HD2 series is part of Konosuke's Laser Sakai collection, known for superb craftsmanship, durability, and the use of semi-stainless mono steel, which provides fantastic performance. Additionally, the semi-stainless steel is easy to maintain, and the thin edge delivers an exceptionally smooth cutting experience.

In 2011, Konosuke introduced the original HD series using limited semi-stainless steel. Due to its immense popularity, Konosuke ran out of the material. Now, the HD2 series continues the legacy, using the same high-quality semi-stainless steel that offers excellent edge retention and ease of maintenance. However, as the material is in limited supply, once it's gone, these knives will no longer be produced.

Specifications

• Edge Length: 262 mm

• Total Length: 420 mm

• Cladding (Jigane): No Cladding

• Core Steel (Hagane): Mono Semi-Stainless HD2 Steel

• Handle: Octagonal Teak handle with buffalo horn ferrule

• Weight: 175 g (Weight may vary as the knife is hand-finished by the blacksmith)

• Thickness: 2.1 mm

• Height at the Heel: 37 mm

• Hardness: 61-62 HRC