Deba Japanese Fish & Butchery Knives

The deba is Japan's heavy-duty fish and butchery knife - a thick-spined, single-bevel blade built to break down whole fish, cut through bone and cartilage, and fillet with precision. It's a specialist tool that rewards proper technique, and a staple of professional Japanese kitchens.

At Chef & a Knife, we stock deba from Japan's finest makers - from accessible entry points to hand-forged blades for the serious professional or collector.