{"product_id":"kiriaji-deba-150mm-2259","title":"Vintage Kiriaji Deba Knife 150mm Carbon Steel Magnolia Wood Handle 2259","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the Craft of Sakai - Vintage Japanese Deba Knife 150mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single-bevel deba from Sakai, Osaka - Japan's pre-eminent knife-making region for over 600 years. This 150mm carbon steel example carries a traditional guild quality seal: \u003cstrong\u003e優秀 (Yushuu)\u003c\/strong\u003e meaning \"Excellent Quality\", flanked by \u003cstrong\u003e切味 (Kiriaji)\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"Sharpness\" - and \u003cstrong\u003e保証 (Hosho)\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"Guaranteed.\" A knife with a certified pedigree.\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: 150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Magnolia wood (Ho wood) with resin\/horn 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 Japan's dedicated fish butchery knife - thick-spined for breaking through bone, with a single-bevel edge ground to a fineness that makes filleting feel effortless. Sakai-forged debas are the professional standard in Japanese restaurant kitchens, where whole fish prep is a daily discipline. This 150mm size is suited to medium fish - whole snapper, bream, trout - and is compact enough for precise in-hand work. The magnolia (Ho wood) handle is the traditional pairing for single-bevel knives: lightweight, moisture-resistant, and neutral in the hand so the blade does the talking. The quality seal on this knife is a formal vintage guild certification - not a marketing stamp, but an inspection mark indicating the blade passed a sharpness and quality standard. A collectible that still works.\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":55515235385635,"sku":"VTG-KIRIAJI-DEBA-150-2259","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\/kiriaji-deba-150mm-2259","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}