{"product_id":"japanese-deba-160mm-2264","title":"Vintage Japanese Deba Knife 160mm Carbon Steel Magnolia Wood Handle  2264","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Sakai Craft - Vintage Japanese Deba Knife 160mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 160mm single-bevel deba forged in the Sakai tradition - the region that has produced Japan's finest single-bevel knives for over 600 years, evolving directly from the same forging culture that produced samurai swords. This carbon steel deba is a specialist fish butchery tool built to last generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Deba (single-bevel, right-handed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 160mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Magnolia wood (Ho wood) with ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sakai, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Nationally certified traditional craft product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage \/ pre-owned - one-of-a-kind piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeritage and Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deba is the traditional Japanese fish knife: thick-spined for breaking through bone, ground to a single-bevel edge fine enough for precision filleting. Sakai-forged debas are shaped by master artisans using time-honoured forging and sharpening techniques passed down through generations of craftspeople. At 160mm this deba sits between the compact 150mm format and the full-size 180mm - versatile enough for medium to large fish, precise enough for detailed work. Carbon steel at this geometry means a harder edge, finer grind, and more responsive sharpening than stainless - the professional's choice for serious fish work. A specialist tool built to a standard that modern production rarely matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-bevel blade - sharpen on the flat (ura) face only using Japanese water stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo honing rod - resharpen on stones when needed (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in original box or on a magnetic rack - never loose in a drawer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55515239711011,"sku":"VTG-JAPANESE-DEBA-160-2264","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/1237C688-1E78-4A79-89A4-2BE467C85EA4.jpg?v=1790494644","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/japanese-deba-160mm-2264","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}