Japanese Project Knife Set 2x Carbon Steel Made in Japan 1623

Experience the Craft - Vintage Japanese Carbon Steel Knife Blanks

Two unfinished vintage Japanese carbon steel knives, no handles, ready for your own custom fit-out. A Deba at 16cm and a Nakiri at 17cm - two very different knives with two very different purposes, both in carbon steel at 58 HRC, both made in Japan. The Deba is a specialist fish knife; the Nakiri is a flat-profile vegetable knife. Fit them with your own handles and you have a pair of genuinely unique Japanese kitchen knives.

The Specs

• Steel: Carbon steel, 58 HRC
• Handle: None - project knives, handle fitting required
• Knife 1: Deba, 16cm blade (single bevel, fish knife)
• Knife 2: Nakiri, 17cm blade (double bevel, vegetable knife)
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Vintage - unfinished, one-of-a-kind set
• Includes: 2x knife blanks

For the Maker - Two Purposes, One Project

The Deba and Nakiri pairing covers two of the most specialised tasks in Japanese cooking - fish butchery and vegetable prep. Both are forged in Japan in carbon steel, and both are waiting for the right handle. Whether you're a knife maker, a woodworker, or simply someone who wants a truly custom Japanese kitchen knife, this set is a rare opportunity. Carbon steel at 58 HRC takes a razor-keen edge and rewards careful whetstone sharpening.

Care and Maintenance

• Fit handles before use - bare tangs are sharp and unsafe without a handle
• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to prevent rust
• Apply a light coat of camellia or food-safe mineral oil to the blade
• Sharpen on a whetstone once handles are fitted