About the Shape -Deba means “short fat tooth” and this describes the shape of the knife. This is the first knife a sushi chef would use when preparing fish. It is used to fillet fish and butcher boneless meat. The Deba is a traditional Japanese blade that is only sharpened on one side. This is called “single bevel.” Don’t let the shape and weight of a Deba fool you; they are nimble and precise. Choose the length of your Deba based on the size of fish you’ll be butchering most often.
About Sakai Takayuki Michiko Special Engraved - Sakai Takayuki is well-known as the largest knife maker in Sakai. The company hosts a number of blacksmiths and craftsmen who work together to create a huge array of knives. Although the Sakai region traditionally specializes in single-bevel blades, Sakai Takayuki makes many different shapes.
Michiko Kubota-san from Sakai Takayuki is a master engraver with insane self-taught skills. Her knives are as much art as they are functional tools.
Knife Shape | Deba |
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Blade Length | 240mm |
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Steel Type | Shirogami #3 (White Carbon Steel)core with Carbon Steel Cladding |
Rockwell Hardness | 59-61 |
Edge/Bevel | Single Bevel, Right hand bias |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle, D-Shape Magnolia wood handle with horn collar |
Maker | Sakai Takayuki |
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